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A new report by the union-backed Illinois Economic Policy Institute predicts more than 100,000 mostly temporary construction jobs and nearly $300 million more in property tax revenues from data center...

The D.C. Circuit's recent decision in Michigan v. U.S. Department of Energy, vacating a DOE order to keep a coal-burning power plant open, gives utilities more insight into the durability of federal orders...

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For several Illinois State University students, summer 2026 internship experiences ranged from analyzing beetles and mapping electrical circuits to caring for expecting mothers and designing corporate...

Ameren Illinois customers will see a new electricity supply price, lower than the summer price, but still higher than the same time last year.

The tech giant and energy producer are backing improvements and renovations at the 1,790-megawatt Calvert Cliffs Clean Energy Center, the state’s largest source of clean energy.

For Amazon, this PPA will help the company manage its volatile energy costs for regional data centers and facilities through locking in a predictable price per MWh rate over the...

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After reviewing multiple options for how to proceed with obtaining electricity in the future, the Naperville City Council directed staff Monday to look into joining a new joint action agency or buying...

Public policy changes like capping residential electricity rate increases at 5% per year could help Illinois navigate a challenging climate, study says.

PureSky Energy and Ecology Action Center announced their McLean 1 Community Solar project has reached full operation. The 1.98-megawatt direct current solar farm is PureSky’s first project to launch...

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Public policy changes like capping residential electricity rate increases at 5% per year could help Illinois navigate a challenging climate, study says.

US renewables developer Apex Clean Energy has secured more than USD 589 million (EUR 522m) in financing for the 150-MW Spring Creek Solar project in Macon County, Illinois.

Public policy changes like capping residential electricity rate increases at 5% per year could help Illinois navigate a challenging climate, study says.

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By Timothy Gardner and Nichola Groom WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) – US senators from both parties said on Wednesday they have reached a deal to reform laws on the permitting of large energy and infrastructure...

Gov Pritzker announced that starting Oct 1, 2026, Illinois families can apply for the Low‑Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) with $240 million in funding The program will prioritize...

More than 40,000 subscribers now participate in community solar statewide as new projects continue to come online.

Elk Grove Village’s mayor and trustees are in line for raises — some, more than others — following local elections next year. Mayor Craig Johnson, one of the longest-tenured elected officials in...

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(The Center Square) – A bill meant to prevent American communities from shouldering rising energy costs caused by data centers has died in the U.S. Senate.

Senators from both parties are saying they have reached a bipartisan deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects that now face yearslong...

(The Center Square) – The American Energy Alliance praised the Trump Administration’s finalization of the “Freedom Means Affordable Cars” rule that will reset the Corporate Average Fuel Economy...

Ameren Illinois’ electricity supply price is set to drop on Thursday, though the price remains high, according to Citizens Utility Board.

Illinois has 217 tracked data center facilities across 21 counties. 46 more are under construction or planned. County-by-county map, top operators, largest facilities, and pipeline tracker.

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Applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) open on Thursday, October 1, for eligible Illinois families.

PJM had planned to accept offers for backstop power supplies from Sept. 30 through Oct. 21 after falling short of its reserve margin targets amid aggressive data center load growth. But FERC only partially...

ILLINOIS (KBSI) - Eligible Illinois households can begin applying Thursday, Oct. 1, for help paying energy bills through the Low-Income Home Energy

Beginning October 1, eligible families can apply for help on their energy bills through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

What do Nov. 3 election candidates for the Illinois governor's office think about data centers? Incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker and challengers Darren Bailey and Collin Corbett talk costs, infrastructure

Senate Republicans are dedicating one of the final votes before the midterm elections to a bill that attempts to address voter worries about data centers and their impact on energy bills.

What do Nov. 3 election candidates for the Illinois governor's office think about data centers? Incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker and challengers Darren Bailey and Collin Corbett talk costs, infrastructure

As mayor of a community that has hosted data centers for more than 25 years, I have seen data center investments produce substantial revenue.