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Illinois Energy Industry Licensing

Licensing requirements for energy industry companies in Illinois.

This page provides an overview of energy industry licensing in Illinois for businesses. You will find state requirements, application fees, ongoing reporting due dates, and more. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.

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Illinois Energy Company Licenses

Illinois Agents, Brokers, and Consultants (ABC) Certification

Agency:Illinois Commerce Commission
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

ABC Application Form

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Form:

ABC Report Form

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Annually by March 31.

Supplemental Reporting
Designated Agent Report

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Annually by January 31.

Notes:

Designated agent reports can be emailed to ICC.Public.Requests@illinois.gov.

Illinois Alternative Electric Retail Supplier (ARES) Certification

Agency:Illinois Commerce Commission
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes

Initial Registration

Form:

Certification Application Form

Agency Fee:

$0

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal
Annual Recertification

Form:

ARES Annual Report Form

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Annually by March 31.

Supplemental Reporting
Designated Agent Report

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Annually by January 31.

Notes:

Designated agent reports can be emailed to ICC.Public.Requests@illinois.gov.

Supplemental Reporting
Call Center Information Report

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Annually by March 1.

Notes:

Call center reports can be emailed to ICC.Public.Requests@illinois.gov.

Supplemental Reporting
Rate Report

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Annually by May 31.

Notes:

Rate reports can be emailed to ICC.Public.Requests@illinois.gov.

Supplemental Reporting
Net Metering Report

Filing Method:

Online or email to ICC.Public.Requests@illinois.gov.

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Annually by April 1.

Supplemental Reporting
Annual Report of Compliance with Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Annually by September 1.

Notes:

This report can be emailed to ICC.Public.Requests@illinois.gov.

Supplemental Reporting
ARES Kilowatt-Hour Report

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Annually by March 1.

Notes:

The annual kilowatt-hour report can be emailed to ICC.Public.Requests@illinois.gov.

Illinois Alternative Gas Supplier (AGS) Certification

Agency:Illinois Commerce Commission
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes

Registration Renewal

Form:

AGS Annual Report Form

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Annually by January 31.

Supplemental Reporting
Designated Agent Report

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Annually by January 31.

Notes:

Designated agent reports can be emailed to ICC.Public.Requests@illinois.gov.

Supplemental Reporting
Net Metering Report

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Annually by April 1.

Notes:

Net metering reports can be emailed to ICC.Public.Requests@illinois.gov.

Supplemental Reporting
Call Center Information Reports

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Annually by March 1.

Notes:

Call center reports can be emailed to ICC.Public.Requests@illinois.gov.

Supplemental Reporting
Total Dekatherm Report

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Annually by March 1.

Notes:

Dekatherm reports can be emailed to ICC.Public.Requests@illinois.gov.

Supplemental Reporting
Interruptions of Service Report

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Annually by April 1.

Notes:

Interruptions of service reports can be emailed to ICC.Public.Requests@illinois.gov.

Supplemental Reporting
Annual AGS Rate Report

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Annually by January 1.

Notes:

Rate reports can be emailed to ICC.Public.Requests@illinois.gov.

Illinois Natural Gas Broker License

Not required



Natural Gas Agent/Aggregator, Broker, or Consultant licensure is not required on the State level in Illinois.