R-1105 - 06/14/2011 - GENERAL LEGISLATION - ResolutionsRESOLUTION 2011 -GL-CWE-1 105
A RESOLUTION URGING THE GOVERNOR
TO MODIFY SMART GRID BILL
WHEREAS, the Illinois General Assembly recently approved Senate Bill 1652, which could
increase electricity rates over the next five years in return for power grid upgrades ( "smart grid "); and
WHEREAS, this legislation would reduce the authority of State utility regulators over electricity
rates; and
WHEREAS, Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) estimates that a typical consumer who pays $82.00
per month for electricity would have to spend an extra $3.00 per month for ten years; and
WHEREAS, ComEd believes that the efficiency of the Smart Grid technology could help
consumers save money by running appliances at off -peak hours; and
WHEREAS, although certain groups including the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference
(DMMC) and the Oak Brook Area Chamber of Commerce support this legislation, it is opposed by the
Citizens Utility Board, AARP, the Illinois Attorney General's Office and other organizations; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Oak Brook supports the portion of the ComEd smart grid legislation
that upgrades its system and reliability, but it believes improvements can be made to this bill; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that Governor Quinn will veto all or part of Senate Bill 1652.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, DU PAGE AND COOK COUNTIES,
ILLINOIS as follows:
Section 1: That the Village of Oak Brook calls on Governor Quinn and the members of the Illinois
General Assembly to modify the Smart Grid Bill so that it ensures a rate review process that protects
ComEd consumers.
Section 2: That the Village Clerk is hereby directed to send copies of this Resolution to Governor
Quinn, the legislative leaders of both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly and members
representing the Village of Oak Brook.
APPROVED THIS 14th day of June, 2011.
Gopal G. Lalmalani
Village President
PASSED THIS 14th day of June, 2011.
RESOLUTION 2011- GL -CWE -1105
Smart Grid Bill
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Ayes: Trustees Aktipis, Manzo, Moy, Wolin, Yusuf and Zannis
Nays:
Absent:
ATTEST:
Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk