The Effects of Federal, Regional and State Policies on Illinois’ Energy Future

Agenda

October 25-26, 2022

Abraham Lincoln Hotel

Springfield, Illinois

Sponsored by

The Institute for Regulatory Policy Studies

Department of Economics, Illinois State University

Tuesday, October 25^th

1:00 pm      Welcome:  *David Loomis, Executive Director, Institute for Regulatory Policy Studies

1:15 pm     Keynote Address:  *Commissioner Ann McCabe, Illinois Commerce Commission

1:45 pm      Session 1: Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

• What are the energy and environment provisions in the Act?
• How will it affect Illinois?
• How do the extended tax credits for renewable energy interact with the CEJA provisions?
• How do the extended tax credits for nuclear energy interact with the CEJA provisions?
• How do energy efficiency provisions interact with recently approved Illinois energy efficiency plans?

Moderator: *Commissioner Ann McCabe, Illinois Commerce Commission

Speakers:      

    *Kathleen Barrón, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Office, Constellation Energy

    *Robert Haggart, Policy Advisor to Chairman Zalewski, Illinois Commerce Commission

    *Doug Scott, Vice President, Great Plains Institute

3:00 pm      Afternoon Break

3:30 pm      Session 2: Former Regulator Roundtable

• What is it like being a Commissioner at the Illinois Commerce Commission?
• What is a typical day like?
• What decisions do you look back on as being pivotal over the long run?
• What issue that you championed are you most proud of?
• How has the role of Commissioner changed over time?

Moderator: *D. Ethan Kimbrel, Commissioner, Illinois Commerce Commission

Speakers:      

    *Former Chairman Doug Scott, Illinois Commerce Commission

    *Former Chairman Kevin Wright, Illinois Commerce Commission

    *Former Commissioner Maria Bocanegra, Illinois Commerce Commission

    *Former Commissioner John Rosales, Illinois Commerce Commission   

5:00 p.m.  End        

5:00-7:00 pm  Reception

Wednesday, October 26^th

7:30 am      Breakfast

8:15 am      Welcome

8:30 am      Session 3: Building New Transmission to Accommodate Renewables and Alleviate Congestion

• MISO plan to build 18 transmission projects
• PJM planning schedule
• Cost allocation issues

Moderator: *Commissioner Michael Carrigan, Illinois Commerce Commission

Speakers:      

    *Jeremiah Doner, Director, Cost Allocation & Competitive Transmission, Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)        

    *Stephen Bennett, Manager, Regulatory and Legislative Affairs, PJM Interconnection

    *Kate McCormick, Assistant Director of Policy, Illinois Commerce Commission

10:00 am    Morning Break

10:30 am    Session 4:  Update on CEJA Implementation

• What decisions have been made by the respective agencies so far?
• What is currently under consideration?
• What is the timeline for full implementation?

Moderator: *Chairman Carrie Zalewski, Illinois Commerce Commission        

Speakers:       

    *Jim Zolnierek, Public Utilities Bureau Chief, Illinois Commerce Commission

    *Anthony Star, Director, Illinois Power Agency

    *Jason Horwitz, Deputy Director, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity