The GOP leaders told reporters in Springfield Wednesday that ratepayers deserve immediate relief and a renewed push for baseload energy.

Democrats say the law can prepare the state's energy for the future, but Republicans stress it will make life more expensive for families and manufacturers.

Illinois lawmakers ended 2025 with two bills left on Gov. JB Pritzker's desk and several plans failing to cross the finish line during veto session.

Democrats and clean energy advocates are excited for the future with this legislation, but Republicans and manufacturers argue the plan will hurt family budgets.

The Illinois Senate passed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act after a lengthy debate Thursday night.

Illinois House Democrats passed a massive clean energy bill Wednesday night. 

The Illinois Power Agency says deploying three gigawatts of battery storage technology could save Ameren and ComEd customers $13.4 billion over 20 years.

The Illinois General Assembly will have three days of session this week to figure out the best way to add energy to the grid and lower utility bills.