Supporters hoped the legislation would accelerate the state’s clean energy transition, but it stalled amid opposition from unions, farmers, and fossil-fuel groups.
“There were some pretty significant wrenches” thrown in the works in the final days of negotiations, said Hannah Flath, spokesperson for the Illinois Environmental Council, an advocacy group. “Some things we just couldn’t untangle.”
“I’d love to see lawmakers respond to that opportunity to reconvene and tackle things on the state level,” said Flath. “Ideally, we’ll come back in the fall with an even stronger package.”
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