Illinois SB0244 mandates wind turbine operators to pause operations during severe weather alerts and prohibits new turbines within 7 miles of weather.
Illinois SB0244, the Weather Radar Interference Mitigation Act, requires wind turbine operators to halt operations during severe weather alerts within 40 miles of a weather radar station. Starting January 1, 2026, it prohibits the construction of wind turbines within 7 miles of weather radar stations or those taller than 60 meters within 10 miles. Violations after a warning carry fines between $1,000 and $5,000. The act aims to prevent wind turbines from interfering with weather radar operations, enhancing safety during severe weather events.
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