The Illinois Energy Efficiency Stakeholder Advisory Group (SAG) is an advisory body established by the Illinois Commerce Commission that is open to all interested participants. SAG is a forum that allows parties to express different opinions, better understand the opinions of others, and foster collaboration and consensus.
Upcoming Deadlines
There are no SAG deadlines at this time.
Upcoming SAG Meetings
SAG Plan for 2026
Due to the impacts of recently passed Illinois legislation (Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act), the 2026 SAG Plan will not be developed under after the June 1, 2026 statutory filing deadline for utilities filing updated EE Plans with the ICC for approval. Visit the SAG Planning page for 2025 plan materials.
2027-2029 Revised Energy Efficiency Plans
Due to the passage of the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act that was effective on June 1, 2026, Ameren Illinois (electric) and ComEd were required to file revised EE Plans for 2027-2029 on June 1, 2026. Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas each had the option to refile revised EE Plans for 2027-2029. ICC docket numbers for each utility’s revised EE Plan are linked below.
ComEd Energy Efficiency Program – Plan 7 Market Development Initiative Request for Proposals (RFP)
Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas Energy Efficiency Program – Intent to RFP
Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program – RFQ Preview for Suppliers
Illinois Technical Reference Manual
The Illinois Technical Reference Manual (TRM) Version 15.0 update process kicked off in March, facilitated by VEIC, the Illinois TRM Administrator.
Net-to-Gross Policy
Net-to-Gross (NTG) ratios are updated annually each September through SAG. Click here to visit the NTG home page, where you can find links to each year’s NTG update.
SAG Meeting Follow-up
Click here to download a summary spreadsheet with follow-up items raised during Large Group SAG meetings in 2024.
Click here to download a summary spreadsheet with follow-up items raised during SAG meetings in 2023.
2026 SAG Working Groups (contact the SAG Facilitator to join a Working Group):
2026 SAG Subcommittees (contact the SAG Facilitator to join a Subcommittee):
Are you looking for information on the Income Qualified Energy Efficiency Committee (or LIEEAC)? Click here to visit the IQ Energy Efficiency Committee website.