Siting new coal-fired power plants in Illinois
Subtitle: a guide to permits and economic incentives
By: a report of the Illinois Energy Cabinet.
Contributors: Illinois Energy Cabinet.; Illinois. Dept. of Commerce and Community Affairs.
Publisher: Illinois Dept. of Commerce and Community Affairs]
Published: 2002
Place of publication: [Springfield, IL
Language: eng
Number of pages: 36
Subjects: Coal-fired power plants -- Illinois.; Coal mines and mining -- Government policy -- Illinois.; Electric power production -- Government policy -- Illinois.
Other titles: Report of the Illinois Energy Cabinet; Coal-fired power plants in Illinois
Description: Summary: On June 22, 2001, the groundwork was laid for the construction of new electric generation in the state of Illinois when the Illinois Resource Development and Energy Act was signed.  Overwhelmingly approved by the Illinois General Assembly, this broad-based $3.5 billion package is designed to reinvigorate the Illinois coal industry and to strengthen the state's ability to provide electricity to its citizens.  The legislation (Public Act 92-0012) provides tax incentives and financial assistance to builders of new electric plants generating in excess of 400 megawatts that create Illinois coal-mining jobs, new and expanding coal mines, and natural gas-fired baseload electric plants with a capacity of 1,000 megawatts.  The legislation also directs the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to explore the need for a state-level, multi-pollutant strategy to reduce emissions from coal-fired electric generating plants.
Notes: "February 2002."
"In addition to contributions from various members of the Energy Cabinet and their staff, special thanks go to the Illinois Coal Association, Turris Coal Company, and MWH Consulting for their advice and contributions, and to the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs for compiling and organizing the information contained in this guide"--P. ii.