Wind power: An opportunity for Illinois
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September 1, 2015
#Climate Policy ,
#Don Fullerton ,
#Fiscal and Economic Policy ,
#Illinois State Budget ,
#Illinois State Economy ,
#Legacy Report
The U.S. Clean Power Plan will require Illinois to reduce CO2 emissions significantly before 2030. To comply with this federal mandate, Illinois has an opportunity to choose from among various energy sources for future expansions. Instead of future coal-fired power plants, Illinois can build natural gas plants with less CO2 per unit of electricity, or it can invest in renewable technology like solar, geothermal or wind.
