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.
Company Licenses
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
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| Filing Method: | Mail or Online |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Annually by March 31. |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
Supplemental Reporting
Designated Agent Report
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Annually by January 31. |
Illinois Alternative Electric Retail Supplier (ARES) Certification
| Agency: | Illinois Commerce Commission |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Yes |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Annual Recertification
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Annually by April 30. |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
Supplemental Reporting
Designated Agent Report
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Annually by January 31. |
Supplemental Reporting
Call Center Information Report
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Annually by March 1. |
Supplemental Reporting
Rate Report
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
Supplemental Reporting
Net Metering Report
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Annually by April 1. |
Supplemental Reporting
Annual Report of Compliance with Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Annually by September 1. |
Supplemental Reporting
ARES Kilowatt-Hour Report
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Annually by March 1. |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
Illinois Alternative Gas Supplier (AGS) Certification
| Agency: | Illinois Commerce Commission |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Yes |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Annually by January 31. |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
Supplemental Reporting
Designated Agent Report
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Annually by January 31. |
Supplemental Reporting
Net Metering Report
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Annually by April 1. |
Supplemental Reporting
Call Center Information Reports
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Annually by March 1. |
Supplemental Reporting
Total Dekatherm Report
| Filing Method: | Mail or Online |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Annually by March 1. |
Supplemental Reporting
Interruptions of Service Report
| Filing Method: | Mail or online |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Annually by April 1. |
Supplemental Reporting
Annual AGS Rate Report
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or Email to ICC.ORMD@illinois.gov |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Annually by September 30. |
Illinois Natural Gas Broker License
Not required
Natural Gas Agent/Aggregator, Broker, or Consultant licensure is not required on the State level in Illinois.
