Utility Tariff and Cost Data Analysis

Utility Tariff and Cost Data Analysis Commission seeks to hire an independent consultant to assist by compiling and analyzing utility tariff and cost data, and by assessing current practices against Title 83 Ill. Admin Code and other jurisdictions and developing policy options consistent with 220 ILCS 5 and the State's decarbonization and consumer-protection goals. Item # 2: Commission seeks to hire an independent consultant to assist by compiling and analyzing utility tariff and cost data, and by assessing current practices against Title 83 Ill. Admin Code and other jurisdictions and developing policy options consistent with 220 ILCS 5 and the State's decarbonization and consumer-protection goals. The consultant will deliver a final report no later than May 18, 2026. See attached contract which includes additional scope of work information. Commission seeks to hire an independent consultant to assist by compiling and analyzing utility tariff and cost data, and by assessing current practices against Title 83 Ill. Admin Code and other jurisdictions and developing policy options consistent with 220 ILCS 5 and the State's decarbonization and consumer-protection goals. The consultant will deliver a final report no later than May 18, 2026. See attached contract which includes additional scope of work information. Item # 1: ( 918 - 97 ) Task No. 1 - Project Planning and Support, including the kickoff meeting; development of the detailed project plan outlining data needs, analysis methods, schedule, milestones, templates, and analytical frameworks; monthly plan updates; and ongoing coordination with ICC Staff. Task No. 1 - Project Planning and Support, including the kickoff meeting; development of the detailed project plan outlining data needs, analysis methods, schedule, milestones, templates, and analytical frameworks; monthly plan updates; and ongoing coordination with ICC Staff. Item # 3: ( 918 - 97 ) Task No. 2 - Data Collection and Analysis, including review of record evidence from the identified dockets; obtaining and compiling utility data; validating datasets; conducting quantitative analyses of line-extension costs and comparative metrics; assessing long-term cost impacts and inequities; and preparing monthly progress memos documenting data received, gaps, analytical findings, and stakeholder input. Task No. 2 - Data Collection and Analysis, including review of record evidence from the identified dockets; obtaining and compiling utility data; validating datasets; conducting quantitative analyses of line-extension costs and comparative metrics; assessing long-term cost impacts and inequities; and preparing monthly progress memos documenting data received, gaps, analytical findings, and stakeholder input. Item # 4: ( 918 - 97 ) Task No 3. - Regulatory and Policy Review, including comparison of utility practices to 83 Ill. Adm. Code 501 and Commission precedents; review of line-extension policies in other states; identification of trends and best practices; and development of policy options and recommended Commission actions such as rulemaking, investigation, guideline revisions, or workshops. Task No 3. - Regulatory and Policy Review, including comparison of utility practices to 83 Ill. Adm. Code 501 and Commission precedents; review of line-extension policies in other states; identification of trends and best practices; and development of policy options and recommended Commission actions such as rulemaking, investigation, guideline revisions, or workshops. Item # 5: ( 918 - 97 ) Task No. 4 - Findings and Documentation, including maintaining detailed records of data sources, methods, and analysis; validating findings with ICC Staff; preparing internal-use summaries and briefing-ready materials; and documenting how input was incorporated throughout the process. Task No. 4 - Findings and Documentation, including maintaining detailed records of data sources, methods, and analysis; validating findings with ICC Staff; preparing internal-use summaries and briefing-ready materials; and documenting how input was incorporated throughout the process.