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Recently, ads on Capitol Fax have distorted the facts about the Illinois Low Carbon Portfolio Standard (LCPS) (HB 3293/SB 1585). Let’s set the record straight.

Myth: “This LCPS will cost consumers $1.5 billion over five years. Just let the plants close.”

Fact: The cost to Illinois consumers will be TWELVE TIMES as expensive if Illinois’ nuclear plants close.

The closure of three of Illinois’ six nuclear facilities could cost the state:

• $1.8 billion every year in lost economic activity
• Nearly 8,000 highly skilled jobs.
• More than $300 million every year in higher energy costs statewide
• $1.1 billion per year due to increases in carbon and other pollutants
• Hundreds of millions of dollars to construct new transmission lines

Illinois consumers and communities cannot afford these catastrophic losses and added costs. The Illinois Low Carbon Portfolio Standard (HB 3293 / SB 1585) is a market-based “all of the above” energy plan for our state that would help preserve Illinois’ nuclear facilities.

Illinois nuclear energy facilities are essential low-carbon, economic engines for our state, providing the following benefits:

• 90 percent of Illinois’ carbon free power
• 28,000 jobs across the state (directly and indirectly)
• Nearly $9 billion into the Illinois economy annually

The Low Carbon Portfolio Standard is good for Illinois consumers, our economy and our environment. Members of the Illinois General Assembly:
VOTE YES ON HB 3293 / SB 1585

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