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Union of Concerned Scientists
MAY 11, 2023
On a stretch of interstate highway in central Illinois last week, a freak dust storm caused a series of massive vehicle pileups that killed seven people and injured dozens more. The cause of the tragedy, according to Illinois State Police , was “excessive winds blowing dirt from farm fields across the highway leading to zero visibility.”
Environment + Energy Leader
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Rivian and Apex Clean Energy have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for 50 megawatts (MW) of electricity from the renewable energy company’s proposed Goose Creek Wind farm in Piatt County, Illinois. The post Rivian Inks Wind Energy Deal to Power Illinois Manufacturing Plant appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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Union of Concerned Scientists
APRIL 3, 2023
Illinois’ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) sets a bold goal for the state—no carbon pollution from electricity generation by 2045, which means zero global warming emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants. For example, below are two screen shots of maps provided by PowerGEM. Warmer colors represent more significant overloads.
Union of Concerned Scientists
JULY 25, 2022
billion of critical transmission line upgrades across the region, including in Illinois. Unfortunately, MISO failed to plan ahead and address longstanding issues due to more retirements of uneconomic coal plants—sticking Illinois ratepayers like Ameren customers with the bill. Grid improvements more than pay for themselves.
NRDC
APRIL 15, 2024
A bill to protect Illinois’ remaining wetlands is moving forward in the state legislature, seeking to close a regulatory gap created by the Supreme Court.
Union of Concerned Scientists
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) has just been passed by the Illinois legislature. Lead energy policy analyst Jessica Collingsworth breaks down why this is such a big win.
Union of Concerned Scientists
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Illinois utilities Ameren and Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) are preparing distribution grid plans for the first time under new requirements established by the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) , which the Illinois Legislature passed in September 2021. Illinois utilities contributed to that trend.
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