An Illinois House committee has passed a bill to create the Illinois Future of Energy Choice and Economic Impact Commission, but environmental groups are opposed.
Ramiro Hernandez of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce told the House Energy and Environment Committee that businesses are increasingly making decisions based on energy policies, and House Bill 5195 would bring stakeholders to the table.
Illinois Environmental Council CEO Jen Walling said the commission would examine eliminating state-mandated closure dates for coal and natural gas production.
The bill sponsor, Democratic state Rep. Larry Walsh Junior, said the commission would have no authority but would make recommendations to the governor and the General Assembly.
Walsh said he would hold the bill on second reading and continue discussions.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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