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Enough is enough. Let’s look at their claims:

STOP Claim: “Taylorville Energy Center electricity will cost SEVEN times market price.”

The Truth: STOP compares today’s historically low market prices with a price that includes 30 YEARS OF INFLATION. It’s like comparing the price of gas at the pump today with what we’ll pay between now and 2041.

STOP Claim: “Tenaska wants Illinois consumers to pay even if their plant produces no power.”

The Truth: The legislation was changed six months ago at the request of ComEd so this remote possibility could never happen. Consumers aren’t “on the hook.” Which part do STOP and ComEd not understand?

STOP Claim: “We don’t need any new baseload. The speculation on the closure of baseload plants is just that, it’s speculation.”

The Truth: So far, 239 coal plants are scheduled to close because of the new EPA rules. Industry analysts expect Illinois to lose up to HALF of its coal plants, which currently provide 45% of Illinois electricity.

A diverse coalition of elected officials, business and labor, consumer and environmental groups from around the state knows the truth and supports SB 678, the Comprehensive Energy Efficiency and Investment Act.

Illinois has a choice: act now or pay more later.

Vote yes on SB 678.