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Environmental activists push energy mandates in Springfield

Democratic legislators have introduced measures in Springfield they say will strengthen Illinois energy efficiency and prioritize clean energy.

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City Council fight over effective natural gas ban begins with marathon hearing

The next big legislative fight in the City Council began in earnest today during an Environmental Committee hearing probing a proposed measure that would effectively ban natural gas in new buildings.

Greenpeace ordered to pay more than $660 million to fossil fuel company over pipeline protests

In a win for the oil and gas pipeline company Energy Transfer, a nine-person North Dakota jury found the environmental group Greenpeace liable for more than $660 million

Battle over effort to ban natural gas in new Chicago buildings continues in council hearing

As an ordinance to effectively ban gas power in new Chicago buildings faced questions at the City Council Wednesday, the battle lines over the climate change-focused legislation came into clearer focus.

EPA $20B funding freeze leaves ‘green bank’ nonprofits unable to pay bills

The Climate United Fund, which received a $6.97 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant, will soon be unable to make payroll or disburse funding to its borrowers, a spokesperson said.

Capitol Connection: bill to completely lift new nuclear energy ban gains momentum

Illinois still has a ban on new construction of large scale nuclear reactors, but there is a push to change that.

Unions push back on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to end natural gas connections

A nearly nine-hour hearing of City Council’s Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy was a preview of a fight to come.

Editorial: Chicago should cool down on banning natural gas in new buildings and let this be debated statewide

Mayor Brandon Johnson and allies on the City Council last week introduced an ordinance that would effectively ban natural gas for heating and cooking in most newly constructed buildings.

Fueling the Future: The Record-Breaking Affordability of American Natural Gas

Americans are paying less for natural gas than ever before thanks to innovative technologies and American energy dominance.

Villegas resolution calls for cost analysis, public hearing before Council considers limits on natural gas in new buildings

While Ald. Gilbert Villegas says he supports efforts to reduce Chicago’s emissions, he told The Daily Line he is worried the legislation is being considered without a complete understanding of the resulting costs.

Concerns being raised about the electricity demands from AI data centers

As the state of Illinois moves to mothball coal plants and transition to renewable energy, there are concerns that artificial intelligence data centers could be a drag on the power grid.

Supreme Court declines to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits

The Supreme Court said Monday it won’t hear an appeal from oil and gas companies trying to block lawsuits seeking to hold the industry liable for billions of dollars in damage linked to climate change.