Environment America: New Illinois Energy Law Advances Clean Energy, But Prioritizes Utility Interests
September 17, 2021
September 17, 2021
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 (TNSPol) -- Environment America issued the following statement:
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A sweeping new energy law, signed by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday, commits Illinois to reaching 100% carbon-free electricity by 2045. At the same time, only a small fraction of the bill's spending will go to advancing renewables -- top expenses include a $694 million nuclear bailout to ComEd parent company Exelon Corp and utility profit guarantees. The poli . . .
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A sweeping new energy law, signed by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday, commits Illinois to reaching 100% carbon-free electricity by 2045. At the same time, only a small fraction of the bill's spending will go to advancing renewables -- top expenses include a $694 million nuclear bailout to ComEd parent company Exelon Corp and utility profit guarantees. The poli . . .