UTILITIES-AGGREGATION PILOT

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Creates the regional aggregation program that will be available to certain people receiving residential electric service from an investor-owned utility. Provides that a specified unit of local government may aggregate the retail electrical load located in its boundaries either individually or jointly with any other unit of local government authorized to participate in the program. Provides that a unit of local government or regional aggregator shall adopt an operation and governance program. Provides that a unit of local government or regional aggregator shall not require a license or permission from the Illinois Commerce Commission, nor shall it be subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission. Provides guidelines for a company's coordination with regional aggregators. Provides opt-in or opt-out notification requirements that are the responsibility of the unit of local government. Effective immediately.