The Illinois House put its stamp of approval on a “historic” energy package Thursday that aims to end the state’s reliance on high-polluting fossil fuels by 2050, keep Exelon’s fleet of nuclear plants operating and entice motorists to convert to electric vehicles.
The long-stalled green-energy measure, which earlier had pitted labor unions against environmentalists, now moves to the state Senate with backing from Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and, according to sponsors, could mean an increase in residential electricity bills of roughly $4.50 per month for an average residential customer.
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