Illinois HB5538 extends deadlines for reducing carbon dioxide emissions from electric generating units and large greenhouse gas-emitting units.
Illinois HB5538 amends the Environmental Protection Act to extend deadlines for achieving reduced or zero carbon dioxide emissions from electric generating units (EGUs) and large greenhouse gas-emitting units. The bill sets new deadlines for various categories of EGUs and large greenhouse gas-emitting units, including those using coal, oil, or gas as fuel. It mandates that all such units reduce their carbon dioxide equivalent emissions to zero by specific dates, with interim reductions required at various stages.
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