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American Wind Power Launches Ad Campaign to Protect and Promote Illinois Wind Industry
Monday, May 2, 2011 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Watch our new Illinois TV ad running in Chicago and Springfield markets… Illinois can more than double its renewable energy capacity by developing its permitted “ready for construction” wind projects, but the narrow scope of the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) makes it extremely difficult to build new wind farms. In the absence of any 2011 RPS revisions, Illinois is poised to lose these projects along with thousands of jobs. In order for the state to be competitive and reap wind energy’s full benefits, the Illinois legislature must include renewable provisions in the state’s 2011 energy bill. These provisions are two-fold:
2. Create a stable financial structure that guarantees long-term contracts for wind power
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