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This bill, known as the Save Our Power Plants Act, amends the Environmental Protection Act to extend the deadlines for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from electric generating units (EGUs) and large greenhouse gas-emitting units by approximately 15 years. Specifically, the bill modifies emission reduction timelines for different types of power plants based on their fuel source (coal, oil, or gas), ownership type (public or private), and proximity to environmental justice communities. For example, non-public EGUs using coal or oil must now reduce emissions to zero by 2045 instead of 2030, while public EGUs using coal must reduce emissions to zero by 2060 instead of 2045. The bill also introduces more detailed requirements for emission reductions, including staged reductions, limitations on daily operation, and provisions for maintaining grid reliability. Additionally, the bill requires annual reporting on greenhouse gas emissions and mandates a comprehensive five-year review by state agencies to assess progress towards renewable energy goals and potential reliability challenges. The legislation aims to balance environmental sustainability with energy reliability by providing flexibility for power plants to meet emission reduction targets while considering potential impacts on grid stability and environmental justice communities.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=4123&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104