Under Public Act 95-0481, D.C.E.O. Bureau of Energy and Recycling, Ameren Illinois and ComEd are required to develop a portfolio of electric efficiency programs to achieve targeted annual energy savings goals. Over $50 million will be utilized for the Portfolio programs during the first year which began June 1, 2008. The portfolio program funding will double during the second year and triple in the third year. DCEO will work with Public Sector entities whereas Ameren Illinois and ComEd programs are focused on residential, commercial and industrial sectors.
For more information on the legislation, background and history, please click on the green box, titled Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standards in the sidebar to the right of this page or go to www.ileeps.org.
Information take from Illinois DCEO website...
http://www.commerce.state.il.us/dceo/Bureaus/Energy_Recycling/
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