Bill > SB2718

This bill, known as the Save Our Power Plants Act, amends the Environmental Protection Act to extend the deadlines for greenhouse gas emission reductions for various types of electric generating units (EGUs) and large greenhouse gas-emitting units. The bill primarily modifies the timelines for achieving zero carbon emissions, pushing back the deadlines by 10-15 years for different categories of power plants. For non-public EGUs using coal or oil, the deadline for reducing carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) and copollutant emissions to zero is extended from 2030 to 2045. Public EGUs using coal now have until 2060 (instead of 2045) to reduce CO2e emissions to zero, with an intermediate 45% emissions reduction required by 2035. Similarly, gas-powered EGUs have extended timelines for emissions reductions, with different deadlines based on their location, emission rates, and proximity to environmental justice communities. The bill maintains provisions for potential temporary continuations of emissions in case of grid reliability concerns and requires annual reporting on greenhouse gas emissions and periodic comprehensive reviews of the state's progress towards renewable energy and emissions reduction goals.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=2718&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104