Renewable Energy Act Before Illinois Legislature Would Decrease Stress on Ratepayers, Advocates Say

Inside Climate News · By Sarah Mattalian · last updated October 21, 2025 – 1:02 AM

Groups are pushing the state General Assembly to pass the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act, as increased strain on the grid has led to energy price spikes.

By Sarah Mattalian

Illinois advocacy groups are pressing state legislators to pass a package of comprehensive energy reforms that would help the state reach its clean energy goals and could reduce costs for consumers following price spikes this summer.

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