Lesser-known ComEd law cost customers $600 million last 7 years, says new analysis as negotiations continue amid scandal – Chicago Tribune*

"The law in question came about when the Illinois Commerce Commission, which oversees public utilities, rejected ComEd’s interpretation of portions of the 2011 smart grid law, specifically three key provisions the company sought. ComEd balked at the ICC’s resistance and took its grievance to the General Assembly, which passed a bill that left no doubt about the interpretation: ComEd’s position would prevail over the ICC objections."