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Clarity and perspective
on state climate policy.
Eliminate gas & service
line extension allowances statewide.
PROPOSAL
RATIONALE
1. LEAs conflict with transition away from fossil fuels,
and thus IL's decarbonization goals.
2. LEAs increase inequitable energy burdens and stranded asset risk.
—CPUC rationale for eliminating gas line extension allowances in 2022
"Any new gas infrastructure is likely to become a stranded asset."
The ICC would initiate a rulemaking to:
PROCESS
1. mains: repeal Title 83 Part 501.600 of IL Admin Code
2. services: eliminate ratebasing of service line extensions
How much are LEAs costing IL ratepayers today?
We present estimates based on data requests from recent Ameren, NICOR, and PGL rate cases.
- ~$7K on mains, $? on services
per new connection in 2025
- $22M on total LEA spending in 2022
AMEREN
Sources: Dockets 23-0067, 25-0084
- ~$15K per new connection in 2022
- $65M on total LEA spending in 2022
NICOR
Sources: Dockets 23-0066, 25-0055
- ~$12K per new connection in 2022
- $26M on total LEA spending in 2022
PEOPLES
Sources: Docket 23-0068
Bottom line: IL ratepayers spent at least ~$113M to grow the gas system in 2022, and costs have grown since then.
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LEAs in Illinois
By Juan-Pablo Velez
