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After Three Strikes for Tenaska, Legislators Should Say “You’re Outta Here!”
Tuesday, Nov 1, 2011 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Three different times the Illinois legislature has considered legislation to approve Tenaska Energy’s Taylorville Energy Center (TEC), which would have Illinois consumers pay seven times today’s market rate for electricity and cost $286 million per year. Three different members have sponsored versions of this bill. And three different times, including a vote last week, the Senate has rejected Tenaska’s proposal. But legislation to support the TEC is still being pursued by Tenaska. Here’s why the Illinois legislature should again say, “You’re Outta Here!” to the TEC:
• State and Local Budget Buster: 
• Unneeded, Costly Power: The TEC would generate 544 megawatts of base load power – that’s only two-tenths of one percent of overall capacity at a cost of $8.6 billion. The market doesn’t support this project because power demands are already being met. Please take a moment to let your legislator know that you oppose the Taylorville Energy Center. Visit www.STOPCoalition.com to learn more.
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SB1652 – You Will Hear from Your Constituents
Thursday, Oct 27, 2011 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] We know what ComEd and Ameren said about SB1652, but what did your constituents say on the issue? On October 11th a statewide survey was conducted with 800 registered voters in Illinois on SB1652. Check out the results:
• 69% responded that they would be against an annual increase in their electric bill to improve reliability and prevent power outages. • 50% responded that they consider their electric bill too high. • 47% responded that SB1652 should be “amended to protect consumers” AND, without being prompted, 26% said “don’t pass anything”. • 52% responded that they would be “not likely at all” to vote for a candidate who allows electric utilities to raise rates annually – and 21% would be “somewhat less likely” to vote for a candidate who allows electric utilities to raise rates annually • 10% responded “State Legislature” when asked, between the State Legislature and the ICC, which group best represents their interests in regulating electric utilities. AARP will be informing our members of YOUR vote on the override of SB1652.
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