IL SB3765

Director of the Public Utilities Act must conduct research within 12 months and develop a detailed plan to promote retail electric competition for residential and small commercial consumers while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable service.

Plan must be presented to the Illinois Commerce Commission, General Assembly, and Governor, with opportunity for interested parties to provide written comments that will be posted on the Commission's website.

Commission must initiate any proceedings called for in the final plan within 60 days of receipt and complete those proceedings within 11 months of initiation.

Beginning in 2013, the Office of Retail Market Development shall review door-to-door sales practices in electric and natural gas markets, gather stakeholder input, and present a plan to the Commission, General Assembly, and Governor identifying problems and recommending legislative or regulatory solutions.

Act takes effect upon becoming law.