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
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
Registration Renewal
| 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: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Annual Recertification
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Annually by March 31. |
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. |
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
Net Metering Report
| Filing Method: | Online or email to ICC.Public.Requests@illinois.gov. |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Annually by April 1. |
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
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
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 Gas Supplier (AGS) Certification
| Agency: | Illinois Commerce Commission |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Yes |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
Registration Renewal
| 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.
