Bill > HB1547

This bill amends the Environmental Protection Act to extend deadlines for reducing or eliminating carbon dioxide emissions from certain electric generating units (EGUs) and large greenhouse gas-emitting units. Specifically, for non-public EGUs using coal or oil, the zero emissions deadline is pushed back from 2030 to 2040. For public EGUs using coal, the zero emissions deadline is extended from 2045 to 2055, with an interim requirement to reduce CO2 emissions by 45% by 2045 (previously 2035). The bill also modifies timelines for gas-fired units, with different deadlines based on their location relative to environmental justice communities, emission rates, and other factors. The legislation requires periodic reporting by state agencies on greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy progress, and grid reliability. If a potential reliability shortfall is identified, the Illinois Power Agency can develop a plan to temporarily adjust emission reduction requirements. The bill aims to balance environmental goals with maintaining power grid stability, providing flexibility for emergency backup and reliability needs while still pushing towards zero emissions for various types of energy-generating units.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1547&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104