20 ILCS 688/ Illinois Resource Development and Energy Security Act.

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EXECUTIVE BRANCH
(20 ILCS 688/) Illinois Resource Development and Energy Security Act.

20 ILCS 688/1

(20 ILCS 688/1)

Sec. 1.

Short title.

This Act may be cited as the Illinois Resource Development and Energy Security Act.

(Source: P.A. 92-12, eff. 7-1-01.)

20 ILCS 688/5

(20 ILCS 688/5)

Sec. 5.

Findings.

The General Assembly finds that:

(a) Growth of the State's population and economic base has created a need
for new electric generation capacity in Illinois.

(b) Illinois has considerable natural resources that are currently
underutilized and could support development of new electric power at an
affordable price.

(c) The development of new electric generating capacity is needed if the
State is to continue to be successful in attracting new businesses and jobs.

(d) Certain regions of the State, such as Southern Illinois, could benefit
greatly from new employment opportunities created by development of electric
generating plants utilizing the plentiful supply of Illinois coal.

(e) Technology can be deployed that allows high-sulfur Illinois coal to be
burned efficiently while meeting strict State and federal air quality
limitations.
Specifically, the State of Illinois will encourage the use of advanced clean
coal technology, such as coal gasification.

(f) Renewable forms of energy should be promoted as an important element
of the energy and environmental policies of the State and it is a goal of
the State that at least 5% of the State's energy production and use be derived
from renewable forms of energy by 2010 and at least 15% from renewable forms
of energy by 2020.

(Source: P.A. 92-12, eff. 7-1-01.)

20 ILCS 688/10

(20 ILCS 688/10)

Sec. 10. Definitions. As used in this Act:

"Department" means the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

(Source: P.A. 94-793, eff. 5-19-06.)

20 ILCS 688/15

(20 ILCS 688/15)

Sec. 15.

Purpose.

The State of Illinois and its people will benefit
for many years to come if new electric generating facilities are built that
increase the in-State capacity to provide for current and anticipated
electricity demand at a competitive price.  The purpose of this Act is to
enhance the State's energy security by ensuring that: (i) the State's vast and
underutilized coal resources are tapped as a fuel source for new electric
plants; (ii) the electric transmission system within the State is
upgraded to more efficiently distribute additional amounts of electricity;
(iii) well-paying jobs are created as new electric plants are built in regions
of the State with relatively high unemployment; and (iv) pilot projects are
undertaken to explore the capacity of new, often renewable sources of energy to
contribute to the State's energy security.

(Source: P.A. 92-12, eff. 7-1-01.)

20 ILCS 688/20

(20 ILCS 688/20)

Sec. 20.

Rules.

The Department is authorized to adopt rules necessary
to administer the requirements of this Act.  The Department may implement this
Act through the use of emergency rules in accordance with the provisions of
Section 5-45 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act.  For purposes of the
Illinois Administrative Procedure Act, the adoption of rules to implement this
Act shall be deemed an emergency and necessary for the public interest, safety,
and welfare.

(Source: P.A. 92-12, eff. 7-1-01.)

20 ILCS 688/905

(20 ILCS 688/905)

Sec. 905.

(Amendatory provisions; text omitted).