January 10, 2018 | Blog Post
Two public hearings are scheduled before the Illinois Pollution Control Board (IPCB) to discuss proposed rule-change.
Coal
Dynegy – Two Bailouts and a Buyout
November 30, 2017 | Blog Post
In Illinois, the public will have to pay if it wants to keep coal plants burning.
RECLAIM Act
November 7, 2017 | Blog Post
In a rare case of bipartisanship, the RECLAIM Act (H.R. 1731) was reported out of the House Natural Resources committee last month. Illinois would fair better than almost any state under the RECLAIM Act, receiving $105 million to be used toward the estimated $137 million needed for our abandoned mine land reclamation work.
Coal Industry Writes the Rules at the Expense of Water and Wildlife
October 12, 2017 | Blog Post
A recent Chicago Tribune article reported that as Governor Rauner moves to “rescue” coal plant operator Dynegy, pollution could increase.
ICC Says, “Sorry, Ameren Customers… No Energy Efficiency for You”
September 28, 2017 | Blog Post
Ameren customers downstate will miss out on energy efficiency opportunities thanks to a plan approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) this month. PRN issued an August 4th Action Alert against the action. Who will pay the price for Ameren’s savings? The people of downstate Illinois.
