Infrastructure critical for AI leadership
DEAR EDITOR: Ohio stands at a pivotal crossroads in the national artificial intelligence race. As major technology companies invest billions in data center infrastructure across our state, we face a critical strategic question: Will we support the energy infrastructure necessary to power these facilities? The facts are clear. AWS is investing $3.5 billion to add […]
Protecting Communities From Wildfires Is Everyone’s Job
Wildfires are a growing challenge, affecting more families and businesses across the United States each year. This year began with tragic fires around Los Angeles, and in the weeks since, we’ve seen fast-moving wildfires in at least 14 states across the country. With U.S. counties increasingly at high risk for wildfires—and not just in the […]
What is Primacy—and Why It Matters for Your Energy and Environmental Future
When it comes to energy and environmental policy, most people think of pipelines, wind farms, or electric bills—not the bureaucratic processes that determine whether smart energy projects get built in the first place. But the speed and success of those projects often hinges on something called primacy—a legal authority that determines who calls the shots […]
New York’s Power Crisis: How’d We Get Here?
When the power went out in parts of New York City this week—during a dangerous heatwave—families were left sweating in their apartments. Businesses had to shut down. Elevators stopped. Seniors were stranded. And across the region, electricity demand surged to levels not seen in over a decade. As more states push to electrify everything—homes, vehicles, […]
WPNX Radio Blog: Heat Advisory is in Effect until Midnight
(Paxton–dm)-…HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT until MIDNIGHT TONIGHT..for Ford and IROQUOIS COUNTIES.Heat index values of 100 to 105 degrees are expected. .Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses..Heat impacts will be worsened by consecutive days of hot and humid conditions, with overnight lows in the mid 70s providing little relief. If you need […]
Report details economic risk of proposed natural gas ban in Illinois – Center Square
Marc Brown, vice president of state affairs for the Consumer Energy Alliance, said forced electrification would cost $55,000 for the average single-family home. “That includes when you’re redoing your panel, heat pumps, changing out a gas furnace, all your appliances,” he said. Further, the CEA said forced electrification could increase Illinois utility bills by about […]
Report details economic risk of proposed natural gas ban in Illinois
(The Center Square) – Analysis by the Consumer Energy Alliance says a potential natural gas ban in Illinois would cost the average homeowner tens of thousands of dollars. In 2024, state Sen. Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago, proposed a bill to ban natural gas in new buildings. A Chicago alderman, Maria Hadden, introduced similar legislation backed by Mayor Brandon […]
Report details economic risk of proposed natural gas ban in Illinois
(The Center Square) – Analysis by the Consumer Energy Alliance says a potential natural gas ban in Illinois would cost the average homeowner tens of thousands of dollars. In 2024, state Sen. Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago, proposed a bill to ban natural gas in new buildings. A Chicago alderman, Maria Hadden, introduced similar legislation backed by Mayor Brandon […]
Government Gas Ban Could Cost Illinois Families $55K Each
A government gas ban in Illinois could saddle homeowners with tens of thousands of dollars in added costs, according to a new analysis by the Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA). Legislation introduced by state Sen. Celina Villanueva and backed by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson aims to prohibit natural gas hookups in new buildings, but critics warn it could […]
Commentary: Natural gas bans could cost Illinois households up to $102K each
Report reveals devastating financial impact on 37% of Illinois families already living with income constraints and 12% in poverty. Banning or restricting natural gas service could cost Illinois families as much as $101,988 per household in retrofitting expenses alone, a Consumer Energy Alliance analysis found. This report examined the severe economic burden that forced electrification would place on […]