Even as President Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the U.S. and remains the leading source of new power. New reports released Wednesday by global energy think tank Ember and the Solar Energy Industries Association show the continued growth of solar and decline of coal in the United States despite federal policy. Ember says that in May, for the first time, solar supplied more of the nation’s electricity than coal, or 12.8%. Coal supplied 12.2%, its fourth-lowest monthly share ever. Trump has been helping the struggling U.S. coal industry while curtailing solar and wind. He says coal’s a great business.
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.
An Illinois state senator said she wants to lower property taxes by having wind and solar energy companies pay their fair share.
State lawmakers are reviewing multiple proposals to help lower utility bills and increase energy capacity during veto session.
Illinois lawmaker proposes ban on foreign clean energy components to protect grid, national security
An Illinois Republican lawmaker has filed a bill to ban the use of renewable energy components made by foreign adversaries in any Illinois energy projects.
CHICAGO, Ill. (WAND) - A new solar plant in Central Illinois will be providing energy for all Chicago municipal buildings. The City has partne…
LONDON (WAND) - Gov. JB Pritzker met with British government officials and business leaders to advance renewable energy interests.
(WAND) - Ameren energy company is planning to reduce its carbon footprint by nearly cutting it in half by 2030.
ILLINOIS (WAND) - Gov. JB Pritzker has rolled out a plan to make the state of Illinois rely on 100% renewable energy by 2050.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Illinois Senate voted Thursday in favor of House Bill 2988. The bill clarifies existing law which enables count…