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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
02/18/2025
02/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that the owner or operator of any large GHG-emitting unit in the State, including the owner or operator of an EGU in the State, may petition the Commission for a waiver of any one or more specified emission limitations. Provides that, if the Commission determines, following a hearing, that compliance with any one or more of the emission limitations will either threaten the reliability or adequacy of electricity supplies in the State or will create a significant economic hardship for electricity users in the State, the Commission may enter a written order waiving the operation of those limitations for a period to be specified by the Commission. Provides that, if at any time the Illinois Commerce Commission believes that an impending plant closure would threaten the reliability or adequacy of electricity supplies in the State or create a significant economic hardship for electricity users, the Illinois Commerce Commission shall enter a written order waiving the operation of those limitations for any large GHG-emitting units in the State for a period to be specified by the Commission. Provides that, if there is a conflict between the terms of the Act and an order entered by the Commission, the Commission's order shall control. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Environmental Protection Act to provide flexibility for large greenhouse gas-emitting units (GHG-emitting units) in Illinois by allowing them to petition the Illinois Commerce Commission for waivers of emission limitation requirements under certain circumstances. Specifically, the bill allows owners or operators of electric generating units (EGUs) or other large fossil fuel-fired units to request a waiver if compliance with emission limitations would threaten electricity reliability or create significant economic hardship for electricity users. The Commission can grant a waiver after holding a public hearing, temporarily suspending the emission reduction requirements for a specified period. Additionally, the bill gives the Illinois Commerce Commission independent authority to waive emission limitations if it believes an impending plant closure could compromise electricity supply reliability or cause economic hardship. The bill maintains the overall goal of reducing and ultimately eliminating greenhouse gas emissions from these units by specific deadlines, with phased reduction requirements based on the type of fuel used, the unit's location, and other technical characteristics. In cases of conflict between the bill's provisions and a Commission order, the Commission's order will take precedence, providing a mechanism for adaptive regulation of emissions reduction timelines.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/18/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3120&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3120.htm |
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