Niemerg Fought Another Bad Energy Bill That Will Continue to Raise Costs to Rate Payers in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, IL…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) fought to defeat another Green New Giveaway, Senate Bill 25. The bill passed the Illinois House with no Republican support.

"This isn't an energy bill; it's an environmental giveaway that gives power to unelected bureaucrats to raise energy rates in the future," said Rep. Niemerg. "Under the guise of 'green energy,' Illinoisans will see higher rates, fewer jobs, and a less reliable energy supply."

Niemerg points out that this bill further takes away local control for renewable project siting. It also reduces the permit fees that counties may charge for renewable projects and does not allow local counties to zone battery projects.

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