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Sept. 10, 2007: Consumers Begin Digesting Ameren's Electric Rate Rebates

Ameren Corporation is beginning to mail checks to customers who suffered from rate hikes after many months with the Illinois government.

Chicago Tribune
Consumers Begin Digesting Ameren's Electric Rate Rebates
Associated Press
By Jim Suhr
Sept. 10, 2007
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/illinois/chi-ap-il-electricrate...  ...read more »

Aug. 29, 2007: Meeting Today on Power Plants

Environmental advocates gather to express concerns over the pollution of a power plant in southern Illinois.

Naperville Sun
Meeting Today on Power Plants
By Kate R. Houlihan
Aug. 29, 2007
http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/napervillesun/news/532913%2Cna29_powe...  ...read more »

July 27, 2007: Illinois Utility Rate Relief Passes

The Illinois Legislature passed an electric rate relief package for customers who paid increased rates. Now Governor Blagojevich must sign it.

Post-Dispatch
Illinois Utility Rate Relief Passes
By Kevin McDermott
July 27, 2007
http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/illinoisnews/story/43C...  ...read more »

Update to Illinois Electric Rate Deal

Electric rate legislation is continuing to be pushed through in Illinois. Now it falls on Governor Blagojevich's lap. Click on the link for more details.

Post-Dispatch
Illinois Utility Rate Relief Passes
By Kevin McDermott
July 27, 2007
http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/illinoisnews/story/43C...  ...read more »

Electricity Rate Deal Makes Illinois National Leader in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency

RE-AMP RoundUp from July 23 highlighted an electricity bill on the floor in Illinois. Shortly thereafter, the following press release was released:

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

For More Information:
Rebecca Stanfield, Environment Illinois, 312-291-0696  ...read more »

July 18, 2007: State Offers Incentives to Hybrid Vehicle Buyers

The State Treasurer of Illinois developed a rebate program to give residents the incentive to buy fuel-efficient vehicles.

The Southern
State Offers Incentives to Hybrid Vehicle Buyers
By Scott Fitzgerald
July 18, 2007
http://www.southernillinoisan.com/articles/2007/07/18/top/20864872.txt  ...read more »