Installer Certification

Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) Installer Certification Requirement

Illinois Law requires contractors who are installing certain measures for Energy Efficiency Programs in Illinois to be certified by the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC). ICC certified contractors must renew their certification each year. Ameren Illinois will help you become certified.

Please refer to the information and instructions below to fulfill the Installer Certification and Recertification requirements.

CLICK HERE to learn more directly from the Illinois Commerce Commission’s website.

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First-Time Installer Certification

Installer certification went into full effect Jan. 1, 2018.
This requirement applies to the following energy efficiency measure criteria:
- Any measure that requires an electrical connection
  AND
- Any measure that will receive an incentive greater than $300
Certified installers agree to comply with building and electrical codes and manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Certification is only required when applicable measures are installed by a third-party external contractor; self-installed measures (those installed by an internal employee or staff member) are excluded from the certification requirement.
Incentives cannot be paid by the Program unless a certified installer is used. The Program must wait for confirmation of Ally certification before issuing payment to the Ally or the customer.
Company will need to be re-certified annually with the State of Illinois.

The Installer Certification Application is available online through the Illinois Commerce Commission. The ICC will provide you with step-by-step instructions as you complete the application. Click the button below to get started.

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Learn More About the Certification From the ICC

Installer Recertification

The Illinois Commerce Commission requires all Certified Installers to renew their certifications by June 1 annually. There is no cost to renew, but there are late fees from $100 – $1,000 for missing the renewal due date. Please refer to our Installer Recertification Guide Video to determine where you stand as well as next steps.

To view your current ICC Installer Certification listing, visit the ICC’s Energy Efficiency Measures Installer webpage HERE.

Additional Resources

The Future Energy Jobs Act signed into law by the State of Illinois in December 2016 requires contractors who are installing energy efficiency measures to be certified. Per the legislation, only a “qualified person” may install select measures.

ICC Certified Installer Flowchart

What if I am a Sole Proprietor instead of an LLC or Corporation and don’t have a listing on the Illinois Secretary of State website?
If you are a sole proprietor and are not registered with the State but rather a county or municipality, please provide proof of registration with your local government agency and the contact information for the agency. Please include this with your application sent to our program.

On the Certificate of Insurance, to whom do I make out the certificate holder section?
Please make the certificate holder out to:
Illinois Commerce Commission
527 E. Capitol Avenue
Springfield, IL 62701

We cannot submit any applications that do not have the Illinois Commerce Commission in the certificate holder section.

Our company has two different business names — which one do we need to include on the application?
You must apply under the exact company name that appears on the Secretary of State’s website. If you have two companies registered with the State, you must submit separate certification applications for each company listed.

The recertification application asks for my docket number. Where do I find this?
Please see the recertification instructions dropdown on this page for information on how to find your docket number.

Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) Installer Certification Requirement

First-Time Installer Certification

ICC Installer Certification Instructions

Installer Recertification

Installer Recertification Instructions

Additional Resources

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Frequently Asked Questions