Lawmakers target hidden fees, predatory sales tactics with electric supply legislation
Two bills seek to regulate hidden fees and predatory sales tactics.
Energy
The latest energy coverage throughout the state of Illinois
What does Gov. JB Pritzker’s nuclear energy executive order do?
Order sets a timeline for identifying potential new nuclear sites and reviewing existing regulations.
Battle over data centers in Illinois pits consumer costs vs. state competitiveness
Lawmakers are trying again to regulate the data center industry as Pritzker moves to pause incentives.
POWER Act: Lawmakers seek to regulate new data centers’ power, water usage
The bill covers three major areas of concern.
Taxpayers could be on the hook for millions in cleanup costs from old oil and gas wells
Illinois could be on the hook for plugging and cleaning up thousands of inactive and abandoned oil and gas wells.
State high court rejects challenge to wind-generated transmission line
The transmission line project still faces a major question.
ComEd files $15.3 billion grid plan proposal addressing rising demand
The company says the investment is necessary to meet increased electricity demand in Illinois.
Nicor files for $221M gas rate hike less than 2 months after last increase approved
If approved, Nicor customers can expect to see around $6 more per month on their bills in 2027.
Pritzker signs major energy reform bill amid projected shortages
Supporters hope the measure can help stave off future projected energy shortages.
Peoples Gas files $202 million rate increase request with Illinois regulatory body
Consumer advocates call Peoples Gas’ rate hike request “unconscionable.”
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