clean energy jobs
Illinois energy law helped drive Midwest renewable job growth in 2017
The Midwest bucked a national trend last year, adding 3,900 renewable energy jobs thanks in part to the impact of Illinois’ Future Energy Jobs Act.
Future Energy Jobs Act
Complaint: utilities have too much influence in Illinois energy meetings
A public interest group and a renewable energy developer filed a lawsuit Monday charging that the Illinois Commerce Commission’s process to study the state’s future energy system violated the state’s Open Meetings Act.
solar
Illinois bills for solar on farmland await governor’s signature
A trio of bills awaiting the governor’s signature in Illinois is the latest development in preparing the state for an expected massive influx of solar energy development sparked by the state’s 2016 Future Energy Jobs Act.
Future Energy Jobs Act
Illinois energy law lures Northeast commercial-industrial solar developer
A major developer of large-scale solar in the Northeast is launching operations in Illinois, expecting the state’s new energy law to jumpstart the industry in a way similar to what happened in the company’s home state of Massachusetts.
coal
Study: Dynegy coal plant closures in Illinois wouldn’t hurt reliability
A study funded by environmental groups concludes Dynegy-Vistra’s coal-fired power plants in downstate Illinois will likely close by 2025 without causing reliability issues.