Joe Heinrich
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In this opinion piece, Joe Heinrich with the Smart Carbon Network and Rick Terven, Jr., with the Illinois Pipe Trades Association discuss the benefits of carbon capture in Illinois.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Business and organized labor groups argue the clean energy plan in Springfield could create a hefty rate hike for customers. They also feel the Pritzker administration’s proposal will have companies with good-paying jobs moving to neighboring states. Industry leaders say Illinois has long taken pride in having low-cost energy prices and a reliable electric grid. That’s why they don’t understand why lawmakers would want to pass such an expensive clean energy plan. The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and several other groups want the state to move towards a cle...