energy policy

The Democratic Party of Illinois contends that the conflict with Iran has contributed to higher fuel prices and increased government spending. #trump #gas #iran

Balkema, R-Channahon, said the relocation shows Illinois needs to rethink its approach to economic policy. “I’m happy that that is occurring, but I also understand it,” Balkema said. “As I tour businesses throughout the district and the state, the top two things that businesses fear about Illinois and need help in is rules and regulations is absolutely the number one.” #centersquare #truevalue #buisness

The price decrease for Illinois, however, month-over-month was roughly 80 cents – a larger shift than the 56-cents difference in the national average, according to AAA. #gas #prices #centersquare

The agreement isn’t set to expire until July 2036, though it provides for regular review of the terms and the countries to negotiate every six years – with the first six-year term over at the beginning of July. #usmca #trade #trump #thecentersquare

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At 48 cents a gallon, Illinois has one of the highest gas tax in the country, trailing only California’s 70-cents a gallon. #taxes #gas #prices

Lawmakers say the system is under strain as data center growth accelerates faster than new power generation can come online, raising both reliability concerns and electricity prices. #lawmakers #data #costs

“It’s hard to believe, but when we pay our monthly bills we are bankrolling utility memberships in trade associations that push the utilities’ anti-consumer agenda,” Mah said. #utilities #lawmakers #consumer

Instead, families across Illinois are still being forced to pay for utility overspending, flawed planning, and corporate missteps they did not cause. #utilities #inflation

State officials say the investments tied to the new law could create up to 115,000 jobs, including both construction and long-term operating positions. #energy #jobs