Illinois Energy Transition Act Still Being Debated
Massive Legislation Must be Approved by Sept. 13 to Save Bryon Nuclear Plant
Exelon will close its Byron nuclear plant in Illinois on Monday unless state lawmakers approve a comprehensive energy bill that includes a nearly $700 million bailout over five years in "carbon mitigation credits" for Byron and the Dresden nuclear plants. | Christopher Peterson, CC BY-2.5, via Wikimedia
Sep 10, 2021
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Illinois lawmakers continue to debate a landmark energy bill aimed at fighting climate change ahead of a Sept. 13 to save the Byron nuclear plant.