Showing posts with label Energy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Energy. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Legislators' plan offers relief from high propane prices

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By Caitlin Rydinsky  As Illinoisans face a propane shortage, lawmakers propose a plan to help some businesses and families pay their growi...
Thursday, May 30, 2013

Fracking bill has a clear path to becoming law

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By Jamey Dunn The Illinois House today overwhelmingly approved regulations for horizontal fracturing, which supporters say will be the str...
Thursday, March 14, 2013

Deal reached on fracking fees

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By Jamey Dunn A day after House Speaker Michael Madigan said he supports a ban on hydraulic fracturing in Illinois, supporters of a bill ...
Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Fracking opponents call for ban

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By Jamey Dunn A coalition of Illinois groups opposed to horizontal hydraulic fracturing is pushing for a ban on the practice in the state....
Thursday, February 21, 2013

Plan to regulate fracking has broad support in the House

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By Jamey Dunn After a bipartisan bill to regulate hydraulic fracturing stalled last year, supporters think they have a better chance at...
Friday, July 13, 2012

Future of coal-to-gas plant rests with Quinn

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By Jamey Dunn A year ago today, Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation meant to clear the way for construction of a plant on the southeast sid...
Wednesday, June 01, 2011

'Smart grid' passes, but Quinn vows veto

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By Jamey Dunn Lawmakers approved a measure that would allow Illinois’ two largest utility companies to raise rates to fund power grid up...
Monday, May 30, 2011

House approves rate increase plan for smart grid

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By Jamey Dunn The two largest electric utilities in Illinois would have the opportunity to annually increase the rates they charge custome...
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Legislators start final push on big issues

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By Jamey Dunn and Lauren N. Johnson With less than a week before their adjournment deadline, Illinois lawmakers are making final attempts ...
Tuesday, March 08, 2011

Utilities seek to increase rates to upgrade grid

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By Jamey Dunn Utility companies hope to raise rates to help finance upgrades to the state’s electric grid and infrastructure, but regulators...
Thursday, November 11, 2010

Wind power brings jobs to Chicago

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By Jamey Dunn A new report by the Environmental Law and Policy center found that wind power means job growth for Illinois, predominantly in...
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