Economic Growth: Chicago Clean Energy represents a $3 billion investment into a community that has seen decades of disinvestment. It will generate thousands of jobs, spur growth in local business and bring over a billion dollars of additional tax revenue to state and local governments.
Consumer Savings: This project will save consumers money on their gas bills. By making clean substitute natural gas at a stable price, Chicago Clean Energy will save consumers at least $100 million and probably more than $1 billion over the first 30 years of operations. Green Technology: This safe, proven technology will position Illinois at the forefront of the clean energy industry needed to protect our environment and power our quality of life. |