State Senator Sue Rezin (R-Morris) issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s decision to sign the controversial energy omnibus legislation from Veto Session into law:

“The Governor has signed a bill that weakens consumer protections, expands regulatory authority, and locks Illinois into costly policies. This law will fundamentally reshape how energy decisions are made in Illinois, and the consequences will be felt for years.

“At a time when grid operators are warning about capacity shortages and reliability risks, this law doubles down on short-duration and unproven technologies that cannot meet peak demand. Instead of prioritizing dependable, around-the-clock power, Illinois is committing ratepayers to billions of dollars in new spending without clear safeguards or accountability.

“For years, I have spearheaded efforts to lift Illinois’ nuclear construction moratorium because nuclear energy provides the reliable, carbon-free baseload power our grid desperately needs. While I am proud to see those years of hard work finally pay off, it is unfortunate that this long-overdue step was jammed into a bill containing so many other bad policy ideas that will make energy prices more expensive for hardworking Illinoisians.

“This law shifts enormous financial risk onto ratepayers by removing meaningful limits on rate increases and placing more decision-making power in the hands of unelected regulators. Families and businesses will be asked to pay more, while having less transparency into how those costs are approved.”

“Illinois needs an energy strategy that strengthens reliability, protects consumers, and encourages responsible investment. This law does the exact opposite, and Illinoisans will be left dealing with the fallout.”