Gov. Blagojevich Sends Sustainable Energy Plan to IL Commerce Commissi

Plan outlined in State of the State address requires Illinois utilities to generate at least eight percent of electricity from renewable sources by 2012 Aggressive plan expected to give wind power major boost.
CHICAGO – As he outlined in his State of the State address last week, Gov. Rod Blagojevich today submitted his proposal for an Illinois Sustainable Energy Plan with the Illinois Commerce Commission. The plan calls for greater use of renewable energy and energy efficiency that would create jobs, boost investment in rural communities, protect the environment, promote energy independence and help stabilize energy prices.

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