Energy Program

Long before Illinois deregulated its electric and gas markets, IRMA provided its members with important legislative and regulatory proposals and changes. IRMA also directed retailers to the right people and resources to help with public utilities matters. 

While this support continued through Illinois deregulating its markets, additional services and programs were developed including IRMA and its members, together, advancing an energy procurement program that continues to evolve and expand today. 

IRMA member-companies, including those that employ the country’s most respected and knowledgeable national energy managers, move forward having two decades operating in Illinois’ deregulated market. They continue to influence and drive product development, pricing and contract transparency, and buying strategies.

IRMA credits its members for the success deregulation has experienced in Illinois and across the country sharing their expertise, experience and recommendations for the benefit of the entire membership and, ultimately, all customers operating in deregulated markets. Efforts continue in identifying and developing new and innovative initiatives, programs and services that impact the bottom lines of businesses.

The Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) chose Constellation as their endorsed energy supplier to provide value to members like you. IRMA members can manage energy costs in new and powerful ways to achieve budget certainty, cost savings, and financial protection with Constellation’s full range of integrated energy solutions. Constellation also provides IRMA with educational materials and a dedicated focus serving retailers.

The Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) works to help members access incentives and rebates from various sources to recover the maximum dollars available when implementing efficiency and sustainability efforts. This includes keeping members informed on incentives available from utility companies in Illinois.

Illinois Utility Energy Efficiency Incentive Programs

Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Programs (Electric and Gas)
ComEd Energy Efficiency Programs (Electric Only)
Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Programs (Gas Only)
North Shore Gas Energy Efficiency Programs (Gas Only)
People’s Gas Energy Efficiency Programs (Gas Only)

In addition to staying up to date on available energy efficiency incentives and opportunities, IRMA keeps an eye on emerging technologies and R&D opportunities, working together with members to identify beneficial and cost savings products and services.

Association members know IRMA’s reputation is second to none when it comes to advocacy including keeping a close eye on energy-related regulatory and legislative issues. IRMA communicates important proposed or enacted changes that can have significant impact on a member’s bottom line.

For example, retailers know all too well the tremendous impact laws and regulatory rulings can have on the cost of supply, transmission and distribution charges. Knowing of important changes, IRMA members are better prepared when making short- and long-term energy-related decisions.

We continue to be at the table on behalf of our members as we have been throughout the history of the association.

Energy-related updates, programs and services –including Utility Assistance Services– are available to Members of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) regardless of their procurement decisions.

Since its inception, IRMA has gone the extra mile assisting Members with all issues affecting their electric and gas services, helping to navigate and direct Members to the right people, the right resources, and the right information in a timely fashion. IRMA assists Members in their efforts to access help with billing and service issues, helps Members navigate ‘new construction’ protocols, stays current on energy data tools provided by our utilities, and more.  Most importantly, we work to ensure Members receive accurate information knowing the wrong information can have costly implications. Members are also provided information about, and assistance with, Energy Efficiency Programs such as available incentives and rebates, and special programs and opportunities provided through Illinois utility companies; below are links to these programs.

If you have a question or need assistance with a utility issue, contact us at info@irmaenergyservices.org.

ComEd to Provide $2.5 Million in Bill Relief to Help Eligible Small/Medium Business Customers

June 11, 2026
ComEd, together with its community partners, announced $2.5 million in new bill assistance that will soon be available to help eligible small/medium business customers cope with higher PJM-related supply costs (such as Capacity and Transmission charges) during the summer. The Customer Relief Fund will offer a one-time, matching grant of up to $500 to eligible small- and medium-sized business customers located within ComEd’s northern Illinois service territory.

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!
The program is scheduled to launch June 15, 2026, and will remain open until funds are fully exhausted.

Visit ComEd.com/SMBRelief for information including how the fund works, who is eligible and FAQs about the program and how to apply and who to contact for help or questions.