SB2736

EPA-NATURAL GAS PEAKER PLANTS

Introduced·10/28/25
Introduced Text

Allows natural gas-fired peaker power plants to operate continuously until 21,000 MWe of new renewable power is online.

The bill amends the Environmental Protection Act to permit natural gas-fired peaker power plants to operate continuously until the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency determines that 21,000 MWe of new utility-scale renewable power generation capacity has been brought online. This determination is based on data from the Illinois Power Agency. The Environmental Protection Agency must adopt necessary rules and amend existing permits to implement this change.

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History

Oct 29, 2025

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

Oct 28, 2025

Senate

Filed with Secretary by Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.

Oct 28, 2025

Senate

First Reading