Utilities

The scorecard assessed a wide range of practices including the transition to renewable energy, member-owner programs, transparency, and governance.

The additional electric capacity will support the ongoing industrial growth and the redevelopment of the former Illinois Centre Mall site.

The law went into effect January 1, 2024.

‘Unprecedented’ number of rate cases pending before Illinois Commerce Commission

General Assembly also approved measure lifting ban on new nuclear construction

Peoples Gas, North Shore Gas, Ameren Illinois and Nicor Gas are all seeking rate increases

Crews are working to reconnect customers

Ameren Illinois spokesman Tucker Kennedy on how the rate hike will help the utility meet the State's goal of achieving 100% reneweable energy.

An unexpected freeze in the south last year, and other factors are contributing to the spike.

With talks between labor and environmental groups at an impasse, and with the clock ticking on the impending closure of two nuclear plants in Illinois, Gov. JB Pritzker this week urged lawmakers to quickly take up the “compromise” package he put forth in June.