HB2855 Summary

• Illinois Commerce Commission must initiate a process within 120 days to develop a forward-looking plan for increasing transportation electrification in the state, with the process to conclude within 270 days.

• The plan shall be developed through an open and transparent process including stakeholder interests, particularly those representing environmental justice communities.

• The plan shall incentivize transportation electrification through beneficial electrification programs, which include time-of-use rates, managed charging programs, electric vehicle-to-grid technology, demand response, and renewable energy generation located near users.

• The plan should address environmental justice interests and provide opportunities for residents and businesses in environmental justice communities to directly benefit from transportation electrification.

• The bill becomes effective immediately upon enactment.