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Sep 13, 2021 · The massive clean energy bill, which includes a plan to save the Byron Nuclear Plant from shutting down, passed the Illinois Senate at a 37-17 vote Monday afternoon.
- Andrew Carrigan
Sep 13, 2021 · The Illinois Senate carried a massive piece of energy legislation over the finish line Monday, sending the bill to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk just in time to avoid the shuttering of an Exelon nuclear plant.
- Rachel Hinton
Sep 1, 2021 · Exelon issued its own deadline Wednesday, arguing it will need to close the Byron nuclear power plant unless lawmakers pass a bill before Sept. 13.
- Rachel Hinton
Sep 3, 2024 · Exelon Generation Company has formally reversed its decision to retire the Byron and Dresden nuclear plants after Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed into law the state's new energy legislation package yesterday. The final version of the bill was passed by the Illinois Senate earlier this week.
Sep 15, 2021 · Exelon Generation said Monday it is preparing to refuel its Byron and Dresden nuclear plants after the Illinois Senate passed legislation that will provide $700 million in subsidies for the...
- Scott Van Voorhis
Sep 1, 2021 · CHICAGO (AP) — A massive energy policy overhaul aimed at making Illinois a fully renewable-energy state by 2050 cleared the Senate early Wednesday despite objections from Gov. J.B. Pritzker and groups who want more environmental and consumer protections.
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Sep 1, 2021 · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Senate passed the clean energy proposal in the overnight hours of Wednesday morning. The approval would keep the Byron nuclear power plant operating, but still...
