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Illinois Passes Clean Energy Bill, Nuclear Moratorium Lifted

11/5/2025

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The Illinois General Assembly passed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act on November 3, 2025, awaiting Governor J.B. Pritzker's signature.
The act lifts a 30-year moratorium on new nuclear development and sets a 3 GW solar target.
It creates Virtual Power Plants and Time-of-Use pricing to stabilize electricity costs amid rising data-center demand.
Supporters view the bill as essential for Illinois's clean energy objectives.
Critics warn that funding could raise consumer bills.

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Story summary

The Illinois General Assembly passed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act on November 3, 2025, awaiting Governor J.B. Pritzker's signature.
The act lifts a 30-year moratorium on new nuclear development and sets a 3 GW solar target.
It creates Virtual Power Plants and Time-of-Use pricing to stabilize electricity costs amid rising data-center demand.
Supporters view the bill as essential for Illinois's clean energy objectives.
Critics warn that funding could raise consumer bills.