Energy Sustainability
BOMA/Chicago Submits Gas Incentive Proposal to ICC
BOMA/Chicago Submits Gas Incentive Proposal to ICC BOMA/Chicago submitted a legislative incentive proposal to the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) through the Future of Gas Workshop process. The proposal outlines a new incentive to help large buildings reduce energy use and emissions in a cost-effective, practical way. Under ICC oversight, gas and electric utilities would be…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Advocates for Fairer Property Taxes
BOMA/Chicago Advocates for Fairer Property Taxes BOMA/Chicago has formally submitted public comments and recommendations to the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) as part of the agency’s upcoming Property Tax System Study, required under Public Act 103 1002 and scheduled for release on July 1, 2026. This study represents a significant opportunity to shape long-term improvements…
Read MoreVictory for Building Data Access: HB3312 Passes in Veto Session
Victory for Building Data Access: HB3312 Passes in Veto Session BOMA/Chicago, in partnership with the Illinois Green Alliance, successfully advocated for the Utility Data Access Act (HB3312), which was passed as part of the comprehensive Energy Omnibus Bill during the Illinois General Assembly’s Veto Session. This legislation requires utilities to provide whole-building energy data to…
Read MoreEnergy Omnibus Bill Passes Both Houses in Veto Session
Energy Omnibus Bill Passes Both Houses in Veto Session The Energy Omnibus bill (SB 25) passed both houses of the Illinois General Assembly during Veto Session, and the Governor is expected to sign the legislation into law. This bill is one of the most significant updates to Illinois’ energy policy in recent years. SB 25…
Read MoreBOMA-Backed Lithium-Ion Battery Bill Passes through MarkUp
BOMA-Backed Lithium-Ion Battery Bill Passes through MarkUp H.R. 973: The Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act, has passed the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce by a unanimous vote. Similarly, S. 389, the Senate version of the bill, passed through the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation favorably without amendment. The bipartisan bill,…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago and Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet Advance Downtown Revitalization Task Force Legislation
BOMA/Chicago and Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet Advance Downtown Revitalization Task Force Legislation With a focus on strengthening Chicago’s downtown economy, BOMA/Chicago has partnered with State Representative Kimberly Du Buclet to champion legislation (House Bill 2757) creating a Downtown Revitalization Task Force. The bill successfully passed the Illinois House and the Senate and will continues to advance…
Read MoreUtility Data Access Act Passes House Committee with BOMA/Chicago Support
Utility Data Access Act Passes House Committee with BOMA/Chicago Support Legislation ensuring building owners have access to whole-building utility data for benchmarking purposes (House Bill 3312) has passed the Illinois House Public Utilities Committee. The bill requires utilities to provide aggregated energy data while safeguarding tenant privacy. Sponsored by State Representative Mary Beth Canty, the…
Read MoreMembers with Nonstandard Riders Encouraged to Request New Annual Report from ComEd
Members with Nonstandard Riders Encouraged to Request New Annual Report from ComEd Due to BOMA/Chicago’s arguments for greater transparency and fairness in ComEd’s Rider NS billing, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) now requires ComEd to provide a Rider NS Annual Report by March 1,2026 upon customer request. The report was among several reforms to the…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Prevails in Utility Rate Design Case to Lower Costs, Increase Transparency
BOMA/Chicago Prevails in Utility Rate Design Case to Lower Costs, Increase Transparency Two BOMA/Chicago recommendations supporting large office buildings were adopted by The Illinois Commerce Commission (“ICC”) in its final order for ComEd’s Rate Design Case. The ICC’s order approves reduced Beneficial Electrification (“BE”) plan costs allocated to large office buildings compared to ComEd’s original…
Read MoreIllinois Commerce Commission Slashes Proposed Rate Increases from ComEd, Peoples Gas
Illinois Commerce Commission Slashes Proposed Rate Increases from ComEd, Peoples Gas BOMA/Chicago intervened in both cases on behalf of our member buildings In 2023, ComEd and Peoples Gas both filed utility rate increases with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC). Given the significant impact of those increases on our member buildings, BOMA/Chicago intervened in both cases…
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