Downstate Energy

With spring come storms for many Illinois communities. Bad weather can knock out power in an instant and we need a reliable power grid to withstand severe weather. Join the Downstate Energy community today to support investments in the power grid. bit.ly/3uYeOI8

Commonsense energy policies like the right of first refusal (ROFR) enable local utility companies to build new transmission infrastructure, ensuring high quality work, accountability, and local jobs. Join us. bit.ly/3uYeOI8

Accountability means answering for the quality of your work, especially when it comes to building new transmission infrastructure right in Downstate Illinois. Special interests focused solely on profits don’t want to answer to you, they want to answer to themselves.

If they get their way, out-of-state energy developers will submit lowball bids and then leave after sticking Illinois with cost overruns. Local utilities are accountable to Central and Southern Illinois residents. Who do you trust more? Join us. downstateenergy.com/support-common…

With demand for power at an all-time high and expected to grow, we need to continue connecting renewable energy sources to the grid in Illinois. Investing in the grid will benefit Downstate communities for generations. governing.com/infrastructure…

MISO is planning to update its long-range power transmission infrastructure, but it may be too late for Central and Southern Illinois. Downstate communities and businesses need access to reliable power now. Learn more: bit.ly/3K3rEbL

If we don’t start investing in the power grid to add capacity, rolling blackouts may become the norm. With demand increasing by double digits every year, we need to act fast. Learn more: nyti.ms/4afhFer

Utilities and industry leaders are raising the alarm about risks to reliable energy. "The transition that is underway to get to a decarbonized end state is posing material, adverse challenges to electric reliability," wrote MISO CEO John Bear. Read more: bit.ly/3QOYwZQ

BREAKING: New study finds that out-of-state energy developers often delay transmission projects, increase costs, and eschew accountability. Here's the full study: finance.yahoo.com/news/benefits-…

A new study finds that collaboration is critical to building new transmission infrastructure. wiresgroup.com/fostering-coll…

We must continue to expand transmission infrastructure, replace aging lines and build new ones to connect tomorrow’s energy sources to the grid today. utilitydive.com/news/miso-midc…

When it comes to smart energy policy, politics should get out of the way so we can pursue the common good. wsj.com/business/energ…

With coal plants going offline in a few years, we need access to fuels like natural gas that can fill the energy generation gap. Natural gas is a critical part of the energy mix for Central and Southern Illinois and keeps energy reliable and affordable. downstateenergy.com/support-common…

We support commonsense policies that enable local utility companies to build transmission lines rather than out-of-state companies. Local companies are accountable to Illinois policies and regulations while out-of-state companies are not. Join us today bit.ly/49zajCT

We need Illinois policymakers and regulators to support access to affordable, reliable energy for Downstate Illinois. We support an energy future that works for Central and Southern Illinois, but we can’t do it alone. We members like you to join us. bit.ly/49zajCT

As you pack away your coats until next winter, don’t forget to remember to sign the petition in support of commonsense energy policies. Now is the time to plan for the future so Central and Southern Illinois have access reliable energy year-round. bit.ly/49zajCT

Access to reliable, affordable energy means continually improving our quality of life. This means supporting Illinois jobs, and fair prices for fair services. Show your support for commonsense energy policies that keep energy reliable and affordable bit.ly/49zajCT

Regulators are pushing for MISO and PJM, two organizations responsible for the flow of energy in Illinois and across the Midwest, to improve coordination so they can share power in case of an energy shortfall due to extreme weather or other event. bit.ly/43hQLk0

The Midcontinent Independent System Operator’s (MISO) energy reliability report found reliability challenges in Illinois could threaten energy access for Illinois residents. Tell Illinois leaders to stand up for safe, reliable energy. bit.ly/3uYeOI8

We need reliable energy to keep the lights on the hottest and coldest days of the year. Policy makers need to prioritize commonsense energy policies that keep energy reliable and resilient as we continue to reach our clean energy goals. bit.ly/49zajCT