Bill > HB1544

This bill amends the Illinois Environmental Protection Act by extending deadlines for carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) and copollutant emissions reductions for electric generating units (EGUs) and large greenhouse gas-emitting units. The key changes include pushing back emission reduction deadlines by approximately 5 years across various categories of energy-producing units. For non-public EGUs using coal or oil, the deadline for permanently reducing CO2e and copollutant emissions to zero is extended from 2030 to 2035. Public EGUs using coal now have until 2050 (instead of 2045) to reduce CO2e emissions to zero, with interim 45% reduction requirements also adjusted. Similar 5-year extensions are applied to gas-fired units, with staggered deadlines based on factors like emission rates and proximity to environmental justice communities. The bill maintains provisions for potential reliability exceptions, requires annual emissions reporting, and mandates a comprehensive 5-year review of the state's progress toward emissions reduction and energy resource development goals. The legislation aims to balance environmental objectives with maintaining power grid reliability and considering the impact on different communities.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1544&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104