Guest Eliot Clay in dailyherald:
As a critical energy hub in the heartland, Illinois must have a reliable grid to ensure Americans and Prairie State residents have access to power all year, regardless of weather conditions. Investing in additional and upgraded energy infrastructure will allow for a more modernized grid, ensuring reliable transmission for the Midwest and the rest of the country. As the state embraces clean energy sources to power the grid, it is essential to note the benefits of what renewables have to offer.
To continue reaping the benefits of renewables, a reasonable pathway to updating transmission lines, modernizing the grid and expanding projects are essential next steps. According to ACP, Illinois is ranked sixth for operating wind, solar and energy storage capacity. As Illinois progresses in renewable energy and energy efficiency, the investment and subsequent growth in local communities will only get stronger. With 19.
Investing in new and more reliable transmission infrastructure will generate jobs, which means more economic growth for communities. The proof is in the numbers -- nearly 120,000 people work in Illinois' clean power industry. Besides that, manufacturers support clean energy technology and build much of that technology in the state. Illinois needs to add renewables to the energy sector since American manufacturers consume one-third of all U.S. energy.
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