Illinois grapples with energy challenges as coal plants shut down

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

By Metro East Sun

Dec 11, 2024

As Illinois coal plants close, there is an increasing reliance on battery solutions to fill the energy void. However, these solutions are not sufficient to provide the consistent power needed for grid stability.

The Caucus Blog of the Illinois House Republicans highlights this issue in their recent post titled "More grid battery storage needed as Illinois shutters its coal power plants."

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