Economic Benefits:
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 much-needed additional tax revenue to state and local governments.
Consumer Benefits:
This project will save consumers money on their gas bills. By making clean substitute natural gas at a stable price, Chicago Clean Energy is projected to save consumers more than $1 billion, and is required by law to save consumers at least $100 million, over the first 30 years of operations.Environmental Benefits:
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.Community Benefits:
In addition to new local jobs and tax revenue, the Chicago Clean Energy will also spend $20 million to remediate the current contaminated site and beautify the surrounding area. We will work with local partners to develop local training and hiring programs, and to support local businesses and other initiatives.
