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Renewable energy growth not offsetting fossil fuel plant closures, raising concerns

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State Representative Kevin Schmidt (IL) | Representative Kevin Schmidt (R) 114th District

State Representative Kevin Schmidt (IL) | Representative Kevin Schmidt (R) 114th District

Many fossil fuel power plants have closed in recent years due to environmental rules and market conditions. The growth in renewable power facilities such as wind and solar isn’t making up enough of the difference.

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