Illinois
‘Dark money’ group raises fears in Illinois energy negotiations
A mysterious group has spent more than a quarter million dollars promoting a vague agenda that’s critical of Illinois utilities’ clean energy transitions.
Illinois
Illinois’ legislative lockdown will leave solar industry waiting until 2021
As surging coronavirus cases prompt leaders to cancel a November legislative session, solar developers and advocates fear irreparable harm to the industry.
Illinois
In Illinois energy bill negotiations, equity is taking center stage
All three major coalitions pushing for new clean energy legislation are touting social justice as a priority but vary on their approaches and accountability.
Ameren
Southern Illinois solar energy growth prompts fight over net metering math
Ameren Illinois says solar capacity has reached the threshold where state law says net metering should be phased out.
Illinois
Backup battery helps reduce electricity outages in remote Illinois community
The battery system in the small, rural town of Thebes allows Ameren Illinois more time to complete repairs in a “geographically challenging area.”