SCH CD-ENERGY CONSERVATION

Amends the School Code. Provides that a duty of the regional superintendent of schools is to inspect the energy conservation measures of schools under the Code. In the Article concerning school energy conservation and savings measures, makes changes concerning definitions, the evaluation and submission of guaranteed energy savings contract proposals, performance reviews, the award of a contract, the written guarantee, installment payment contracts and lease purchase agreements, cost savings, and available funds. Prohibits guaranteed energy savings contracts from being entered into on or after January 1, 2022. Repeals the Article 20 years after the effective date of the amendatory Act. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 105 ILCS 5/19b-1.3 from Ch. 122, par. 19b-1.3 105 ILCS 5/19b-95 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the contents of the bill with the following changes. Removes the provisions changing the definition of "qualified provider". In the provisions concerning installment payment contracts and lease purchase agreements, removes the amendatory language relating to proprietary information or practices. Prohibits guaranteed energy savings contracts from being entered into on or after January 1, 2026 (rather than on or after January 1, 2021). Removes the provisions repealing the Article.