So-called "clean energy" measures to encourage using solar or wind-generated power and keeping nuclear power plants profitable have stalled in the Illinois General Assembly as the spring session winds down.
Exelon Corp. was looking for a financial reward for producing energy with low levels of atmosphere-damaging carbon emissions. If the utility won an auction for the incentive, Exelon officials would use the money to support three nuclear plants they say otherwise would close as unprofitable.
Another "clean energy" plan aims to reduce electricity usage 20% by 2025 and offer incentives for expanding production of wind and solar power.
Lawmakers representing coal-mining areas also suggested a plan to promote cleaner burning of Illinois coal. Supporters of each say they'll continue discussions.
