Energy Bills are already too high. That’s why State Representative Ryan Spain voted against Illinois Democrats’ wasteful $8 billion “green energy giveaway.” (SB 25)
The bill forces utilities to spend billions on unproven battery storage technology for wind and solar projects and sticks ratepayers with the tab. Illinois families simply cannot afford it.
All-of-the-Above Energy Approach
Ryan Spain supports an “all-of-the-above” approach to energy generation. He supports lifting Illinois’ outdated nuclear moratorium (HB 1079– 103 GA, SB 76-103 GA), clearing the way for modern, safe, next-generation plants to be built right here in Illinois. Instead of shutting down natural gas and coal power plants, Spain wants to open the energy floodgates (HB 5537, HB 5538) to keep Illinois powered forward.
Relief at the Pump
Ryan Spain is Chief Sponsor of legislation to provide a six-month sales tax holiday on gasoline (HB 5738), for immediate relief at the pump.
Local Control & Downstate Funding Matter
While Illinois Democrats voted to take control away from local communities, Spain supports legislation (HB 1201) to restore county and municipal authority where wind and solar projects can be located. Spain also supports restoring Downstate Road & Bridge Funding taken in Illinois Democrats’ Bailout of Chicago Mass Transit last Fall (HB 5763). Downstate energy taxes should not be taken for Chicago’s Mass Transit problems.
Making Illinois Energy Independent
Bad policy has turned Illinois into an energy importer, driving up energy costs, risking reliability for residents and job creators, and shipping good-paying energy sector jobs elsewhere. Ryan Spain is fighting to make Illinois an energy leader again, producing our own affordable, reliable power right here at home.