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Illinois Renewable Energy Conference
The Illinois Renewable Energy Conference returns this October 1&2 in Normal, IL.
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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.
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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.
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Unions push back on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to end natural gas connections
A nearly nine-hour hearing of City Council’s Committee onEnvironmental Protection and Energy was a preview of a fight to come.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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