Illinois Utility Restructuring Legislation

Legislation Cite and Date
Public Act 90-0561 (11/97)
SB 2235

Low-Income Provisions
"Consumer protections must... ensure all customers receive safe, reliable, affordable and environmentally safe electric service."

Low-Income Rates
The Supplemental Low-Income Energy Assistance Fund (SLEAF) provides electric and natural gas bill assistance to customers of utilities who collect a meter charge. Approximately 80 percent of the fund is allocated to rate assistance.

Low-Income Conservation
Approximately 10 percent of SLEAF is allocated to low-income conservation targeted to households not served under the federal weatherization program because their dwellings need roof replacements or other major repairs.

Annual Funding (2007)
Rate Assistance: $65 million
Conservation: $7 million

Funding Mechanism
Gas and electric customers assessed $0.40 per month per residential account, $4 per month per non-residential account, up to $300 per month for largest accounts.

Administration
Department of Healthcare and Family Services, the LIHEAP and WAP grantee.

Pre-Restructuring Funding
Rate Assistance: None
Conservation: None

Page Last Updated: February 25, 2008