Energy Assistance Charges & Renewable Energy Charges

Legal References

Statutory

Energy Assistance Charge 305 ILCS 20/1 to 20/14
Renewable Energy Resources and Coal Technology Development Assistance Charge 20 ILCS 687/1 to 687/99

Regulations

Energy Assistance Charge - Part 516
Renewable Energy Resources and Coal Technology Development Assistance Charge - Part 517

Electronic Services

MyTax Illinois

Definition

Each public utility must collect an Energy Assistance Charge monthly from each of its customers for electric or natural gas services delivered by the utility, or supplier.

Each public utility must collect a Renewable Energy Charge monthly from each of its customers for electric or natural gas services delivered by the utility, or supplier.

Note: Electric Cooperatives or Gas Cooperatives and Municipal Electric Utilities or Municipal Gas Utilities may choose to collect and remit the Energy Assistance and Renewable Energy charges but must notify the department in writing.

Tax Rate

Rates are imposed for each of the energy charges depending upon the type of customer and the customer’s electric or natural gas usage during the past calendar year. Use the Tax Rate Database to determine the monthly rates for the Energy Assistance Charge and the Renewable Energy Charge.

Form/Filing & Payment Requirements

Electricity distributor’s return

Form RPU-6, Assistance Charges Return for Electricity Distributors, is due on or before the 20th day of each month following the month for which the return is filed.
Returns may be filed electronically at MyTax Illinois.

Natural gas distributor’s return

Form RG-6, Assistance Charges Return for Natural Gas Distributors, is due on or before the 20th day of each month following the month for which the return is filed.
Returns may be filed electronically at MyTax Illinois.