Illinois SB4002 requires approval from county, township, and municipal authorities for new commercial solar, wind, and energy storage facilities.
Illinois SB4002 amends the Counties Code, Township Code, and Illinois Municipal Code to establish that new commercial solar energy facilities, commercial wind energy facilities, and energy storage facilities cannot be constructed in a county, township, or within 1.5 miles of a municipality without approval from the relevant authorities. Specifically, the county board, Cook County Board of Commissioners, township board of trustees, or municipal corporate authorities must approve such facilities. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
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