HB4514

Illinois HB4514 mandates public hearings for general rate increases by gas, electric, water, or sewer utilities.

HB4514 amends the Public Utilities Act to require the Illinois Commerce Commission to hold at least one public hearing for any general rate increase requested by gas, electric, water, or sewer public utilities. The hearings must be held in the service territory of the requesting utility, with reasonable notice provided to the public and affected customers. The Commission must consider public input during its deliberations on the rate increase and include it in the formal record. The hearings can be conducted by the full Commission, a single commissioner, or an administrative law judge.