Energy
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Lion Electric bankruptcy raises concerns over state's EV incentives
Once a cornerstone of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s green agenda, Lion Electric’s Joliet plant will auction its equipment on May 15 after declaring bankruptcy, despite a $50 million state incentive.
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Consumer advocates blast gas utility for pipeline spending, proposed rate hike
Citizens Utility Board Executive Director Sarah Moskowitz said the proposal includes a lavish profit rate for Nicor shareholders and wasteful spending on executive bonuses.
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Farmers’ protection from discriminating environmental policies approved
The Senate on Wednesday evening gave final passage to a proposal that makes it illegal for a banks “denying or canceling service for agricultural producers based on greenhouse gas emissions or use of fossil-fuel derived fertilizer or powered machinery."