With electricity price spikes coming, environmental and industry groups pitch reform
With electricity prices expected to spike this summer in norther Illinois, lawmakers are offering various proposals to keep prices low. ...
energy
State appeals court tosses proposal for new transmission line in central Illinois
Advocates say the controversial project is necessary to meet renewable energy needs
Regulators slash Chicago gas utility’s rate request, setting up likely legal battle
Illinois Commerce Commission met with condemnation from union
Lawmakers pitch sweeping changes to energy industry and Chicagoland transit system
As legislative session nears its end, policy platform part of ongoing clean energy debate
Regulators weigh future of gas industry in Illinois, while clamping down on Chicago utility
Illinois Commerce Commission sparked controversy among unions
Transmission line monopoly back on agenda at Statehouse after Pritzker’s veto
‘Right of first refusal’ controversy returns after last-minute bill and governor’s veto
Pritzker proposes over $2B in spending growth, backed by tax increases for corporations, sportsbooks
Governor’s budget fills previously projected deficit with changes to tax code
With influx of state and federal funding, Illinois looks to add enough chargers to support 1 million EVs
State EV coordinator says 30,000 more charging ports needed to reach energy goals
Customers pay for utilities’ lawyers and corporate donations. Advocates want to change that.
Tens of millions of dollars in cost recovery would be disallowed under legislative proposal
Pritzker touts climate investments despite renewables lagging state goals
State’s top utility regulator up for Senate confirmation vote
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