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Grid Modernization: A Catalyst to Get Illinois’ Economy Moving Again

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[The following is a paid advertisement.]

Upgrading Illinois’ electric grid to meet the demands of the 21st century is important to restoring the state’s economy.

Grid Modernization will…

…create thousands of jobs.

• Grid modernization will be a $2.6 billion shot in the arm for the Illinois economy. It will put thousands of Illinoisans back to work right away and bring job-generating companies to Illinois to improve employment over the longer-term.

…help make Illinois competitive with other states to attract new businesses.

• Today, 44 states already have some sort of Smart Grid program in place. That’s because companies are demanding a modern electric grid to grow their business.

… signal to the nation that Illinois aims to be the Silicon Valley of the Smart Grid revolution.

• A modern grid provides clean-tech companies with a platform for product development and testing.

There is a reason grid modernization is supported by both labor organizations and business groups. It’s because grid modernization is good for business growth and good for jobs.

posted by Advertising Department
Thursday, Jul 21, 11 @ 2:43 pm

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