November 2, 2024

Illinois

Utilities Likely to Pass Tax Bill Gains to Customers
Although electric utilities will see their tax rate fall from 35% to 21% under the Tax Cut and Jobs Act, few are making plans to spend their savings.
© RTO Insider
Ill. ZECs Defenders Face Harsh Questioning on Appeal
Defenders of the Illinois nuclear subsidy program faced harsh questioning from a judge skeptical that it avoids federal pre-emption concerns.
Dynegy Auction Proposal Fails to Gain Ill. Lawmaker Support
Dynegy’s most recent bid to develop a specialized capacity market for downstate Illinois has failed to gain traction in the state’s legislature.
Illinois Commerce Commission
ICC Rolls out Stricter Rules for Retail Suppliers
The Illinois Commerce Commission issued strengthened consumer protections against the marketing practices of alternative retail electric suppliers.
Controversial Ameren Efficiency Plan Wins Ill. Approval
The Illinois Commerce Commission conditionally approved Ameren’s request to lower the utility’s energy-efficiency goals under state law.
State Could Reject Ameren Illinois Efficiency Target Reset
Ameren Illinois may have hit a roadblock in its efforts to lower its energy efficiency targets prescribed under a new law.
Ameren Illinois Criticized for Lowered Energy Efficiency Goals
Environmental and consumer activists accused Ameren Illinois of attempting to bypass energy efficiency targets set by the state.
NRG CEO Hopeful About ZEC Suits, Company Future
NRG Energy CEO Mauricio Gutierrez said he is optimistic that courts will find that the zero-emission credits being issued to nuclear generators are harmful.
Exelon Confident on ZECs; Will Seek PJM Changes
Exelon said they will press PJM to enact changes boosting off-peak prices and are confident nuclear plants in New York and Illinois will survive challenges.
Bill to Save Coal, Nuclear Plants Introduced in Illinois
Illinois lawmakers introduced legislation that would provide ratepayer-financed support for nuclear power, coal power, renewables and energy efficiency.

Want more? Advanced Search