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That’s why a coalition of thousands of Central and Southern Illinois workers, families, local union organizations, mayors and 28 members of the Illinois General Assembly support Dynegy’s efforts to acquire the Ameren Energy Resources (AER) energy centers located in Joppa, Newton, Bartonville, Canton and Coffeen. Together these centers:

* Create an annual statewide economic benefit of $1.4+ billion
* Provide $338+ million in annual household earnings
* Support a total of 6,294 Illinois jobs
* Deliver $13.3 million annually to cash-strapped schools and local governments

“Dynegy has stepped up to help support much-needed union jobs and economic activity in Illinois,” said Michael T. Carrigan, president of the Illinois AFL-CIO. “We support Dynegy’s efforts to ensure reduced emissions while protecting the economic livelihoods of Illinois families and local communities, especially in hard-hit Central and Southern Illinois.”

AER and Dynegy are strongly committed to reducing air emissions from their Illinois energy centers which operate in accordance with EPA regulations:

Learn more: www.DynegyInIllinois.com.

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Wednesday, Nov 6, 13 @ 11:48 am

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