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Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
Chicago

Peoples Gas pipeline pause results in hundreds of layoffs, but an upcoming rate rehearing could restart the work - and increase bills

The Illinois Commerce Commission rejected Peoples Gas' emergency motion to restore funding for pipeline replacement, causing dozens of projects to be put on hold and resulting in layoffs.
Peoples Gas has been granted a rehearing by the ICC to request a limited scope rate increase to fund the completion of unfinished work.
A new investigation into the pipeline replacement program is expected to be conducted by the state, and the ICC is anticipated to rule on whether Peoples Gas can pass the additional costs along to customers. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
4 months ago
Chicago

Editorial: Rising utility rates in northern Illinois are no different from tax increases. Lawmakers, follow Pritzker's lead.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker named new chairman and members to the Illinois Commerce Commission to address rising utility rates.
The ICC rejected rate-hike requests from utilities and put them on notice about their ability to profit from fuel-delivery systems. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
6 months ago
Chicago

Daywatch: Setback for a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline

A staff member at the Illinois Commerce Commission has recommended against allowing the construction of a controversial carbon dioxide pipeline in Illinois and Iowa.
The pipeline company has about four months left to make their case for approval.
The proposed pipeline raises concerns about safety and uncertainty regarding carbon dioxide supply and storage. [ more ]
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