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IL Senate Republicans bash new energy law, urge investments in baseload power plants
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IL Senate Republicans bash new energy law, urge investments in baseload power plants

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Jan 14, 2026

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

Pritzker signs Clean & Reliable Grid Affordability Act into law
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Pritzker signs Clean & Reliable Grid Affordability Act into law

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Jan 8, 2026

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.

Looking ahead: What Illinois lawmakers could address in 2026
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Looking ahead: What Illinois lawmakers could address in 2026

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Jan 1, 2026

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.

IL House Democrats pass Clean & Reliable Grid Affordability Act, send bill to Senate
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IL House Democrats pass Clean & Reliable Grid Affordability Act, send bill to Senate

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Oct 29, 2025

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

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.

Illinois could give families, businesses rebates for installing solar powered batteries to address energy demand
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Illinois could give families, businesses rebates for installing solar powered batteries to address energy demand

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Sep 25, 2025

State lawmakers are reviewing multiple proposals to help lower utility bills and increase energy capacity during veto session.

EPA cuts to 'Solar for All' won't stop IL's program
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EPA cuts to 'Solar for All' won't stop IL's program

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Aug 8, 2025

The IPA said that the Illinois Solar for All program does not depend solely on federal funding, but instead uses the grant money as an additional budget. 

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