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Villa backs new legislation paving the way for Illinois’ clean energy future

Details: Published: Wednesday, September 01, 2021 02:41 PM

villa 090121 SPRINGFIELD – In response to the Senate’s passage of comprehensive clean energy legislation, State Senator Karina Villa (D-West Chicago) released the following statement:

“After months of meeting with my environment advisory committee and key stakeholders, I am proud to vote for the Energy Transition Act, a first-of-its-kind energy policy overhaul that paves the way for Illinois’ clean energy future for generations to come.

Connor believes energy legislation will make utilities more reliable and affordable

Details: Published: Wednesday, September 01, 2021 10:57 AM

connor 090121 SPRINGFIELD – Upon the passage of landmark legislation that would make Illinois a national leader in clean energy, State Senator John Connor (D-Lockport) released the following statement:

“The people I serve have made clear to me that carbon-free nuclear generating stations are essential not only to the communities in which they reside, but also to moving Illinois to a carbon-free energy future. As we continue to work toward clean and renewable energy here in Illinois, we also must ensure that our communities have reliable and affordable carbon-free energy until electrical storage systems can make renewables as reliable as current nuclear generation.

Koehler: Energy policy creates jobs and puts Illinois on track

Details: Published: Wednesday, September 01, 2021 10:52 AM

koehler 090121 SPRINGFIELD – Following the passage of energy policy that would save and create jobs and place Illinois at the forefront of clean energy in the U.S., State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) issued the following statement:

“This legislation will protect union jobs across the state, as well as create tens of thousands of good-paying jobs in the clean energy sector. I am thankful to all those who came to the table and made compromises in the name of moving Illinois toward a carbon-free future.

Ellman: Illinoisans can be proud of progressive energy policy

Details: Published: Wednesday, September 01, 2021 10:46 AM

ellman 041521 SPRINGFIELD – With the passage of landmark legislation that would establish Illinois as a national leader in the clean energy sector, Senator Laura Ellman (D-Naperville) released the following statement:

“Illinois would be at the forefront of the fight against the climate crisis with this progressive energy policy. We can be proud of our state, as it leads the way with equity-focused legislation to fight global warming.

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