{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"Citizens Utility Board","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org","title":"What is the Future Energy Jobs Act? | Citizens Utility Board","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"bIAmEy0d74\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/future-energy-jobs-act\/\">What is the Future Energy Jobs Act?<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/future-energy-jobs-act\/embed\/#?secret=bIAmEy0d74\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;What is the Future Energy Jobs Act?&#8221; &#8212; Citizens Utility Board\" data-secret=\"bIAmEy0d74\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! 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It followed nearly two years of negotiations between energy companies, consumer advocates, and environmental groups. This fact sheet is designed to show you how the new law will impact electric customers.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;What are the main features of the Act?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text]Energy efficiency: Requires Commonwealth Edison and Ameren Illinois\u2014the state\u2019s two biggest electric utilities\u2014to dramatically expand their energy efficiency programs and reduce electricity waste, lowering Illinois power bills by billions of dollars through 2030. Expands the definition of \u201clow income\u201d beyond just people who qualify for state assistance, and it directs the utilities to engage with economically disadvantaged communities in designing and delivering new programs for customers most challenged to pay bills. Renewable energy: Fixes Illinois\u2019 renewable energy laws, which will spark billions of dollars in new investment to develop wind and solar power in Illinois. Creates a community solar program that will allow entire neighborhoods to enjoy the benefits of solar energy, whether they can install solar panels on their rooftops or not. Job training and payment help: Devotes $750 million to programs that provide training for new energy jobs and help consumers cut their utility bills. Improves the state\u2019s on-bill financing program, which helps people pay for efficiency upgrades through their utility bills. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1475699797969{background-color: #0f4b91 !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How do these consumer protections help me?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Energy efficiency&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text]What the act does: It requires Illinois\u2019 largest electric utilities to launch one of the nation\u2019s most ambitious plans for customer electricity savings. By 2030, ComEd must expand and enhance customer efficiency programs to cut electricity waste by a record 21.5 percent, and Ameren by 16 percent. Why that\u2019s important: For years, Illinois efficiency standards have required utilities to offer a whole menu of helpful programs\u2014such as refrigerator recycling and rebates on efficient appliances\u2014that allow customers to reduce their energy usage and save money.The Future Energy Jobs Act improves and expands these programs. For the first time, ComEd and Ameren will have an incentive to meet their efficiency goals, with bonuses for exceeding targets and penalties for falling short. They also have an incentive to invest in longer-lasting efficiency programs \u2013 things that save money year after year. The biggest winners will be Illinois consumers. The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) conducted an analysis that estimated the act could lead to up to $7 billion in net savings for residential and business customers.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; align=&#8221;align_left&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1475699807900{background-color: #0f4b91 !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Community Solar&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text]What the act does: It launches a \u201ccommunity solar\u201d program that will allow more consumers to enjoy the benefits of solar energy\u2014even those who can\u2019t install solar panels directly on their own property because they can\u2019t afford them, don\u2019t have the space, or are limited by local zoning laws. Why that\u2019s important: For years, Illinois\u2019 biggest utilities have resisted community solar. Illinois homeowners with their own rooftop solar panels have long been able to [&hellip;]","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/CUB_IL_LogoBadgeRGBAdminLogo.png","thumbnail_width":254,"thumbnail_height":254}