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Illinois Power Agency says solar battery storage proposal could save ratepayers $13.4b over 20 years
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Illinois Power Agency says solar battery storage proposal could save ratepayers $13.4b over 20 years

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Oct 28, 2025

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

New Google energy plant expected to attract other businesses to Decatur
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New Google energy plant expected to attract other businesses to Decatur

  • Doug Wolfe
  • Updated Oct 27, 2025

A joint venture between ADM, Broadwing Energy and Google could result in additional new businesses coming into the City of Decatur. 

Back in action: Illinois House Speaker, Minority Leader break down veto session priorities
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Back in action: Illinois House Speaker, Minority Leader break down veto session priorities

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Oct 14, 2025

The Illinois Capitol is buzzing again as lawmakers have returned to Springfield for veto session.

ADM partnering with OCOchem to build new CO2 conversion facility
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ADM partnering with OCOchem to build new CO2 conversion facility

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Aug 21, 2025

ADM is forming a production partnership with an out-of-state company to build a new CO2 conversion facility. 

Springfield continuing push for clean energy with $2.3 million agreement for solar project
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Springfield continuing push for clean energy with $2.3 million agreement for solar project

  • Hannah Flayhan
  • Updated Aug 4, 2025

The Springfield City Council passed ordinances that will allow the city to apply for an expedited program to build a 1,200-acre solar project adjacent to Abraham Lincoln Capitol Airport. 

Ribbon cutting held for Decatur Civic Center's solar canopy project
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Ribbon cutting held for Decatur Civic Center's solar canopy project

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jul 18, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A ribbon cutting was held Friday afternoon for the Decatur Civic Center parking lot solar canopy project, a new clean e…

IL senators, advocates discuss plan requiring data centers use renewable energy for power
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IL senators, advocates discuss plan requiring data centers use renewable energy for power

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Apr 18, 2025

Illinois leaders want to bring more data centers to the state, but lawmakers are also concerned about their high demand for energy.

Bill filed could add new batteries to try and fix an incoming energy crisis
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Bill filed could add new batteries to try and fix an incoming energy crisis

  • Cameron Maine
  • Updated Feb 25, 2025

Right now, Illinois produces enough electricity to power its cities and even export some power out of state. However, with new technology such as AI, the state is predicted to receive higher electricity bills by 2030 if action isn't taken.

Central Illinois receiving $4.7M grant for clean energy pre-apprenticeship program
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Central Illinois receiving $4.7M grant for clean energy pre-apprenticeship program

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Jul 9, 2024

The Pritzker administration hopes to get more women and people of color working in the clean energy industry. 

U.S. Secretary of Energy visits University of Illinois
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U.S. Secretary of Energy visits University of Illinois

  • Dec 10, 2021

CHAMPAIGN , Ill. (WAND) - U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm toured the University of Illinois' Center for Advanced Bioener…

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