A controversial proposal that would grant electric utilities more control over the construction of transmission lines is being revived in Springfield.
“We certainly agree that we definitely need more investment in our transmission grid in Illinois,” said Jack Darin, head of the Illinois chapter of the Sierra Club. “We need more investment to have our grid be reliable and safe.”
But Darin said he disagrees with proponents’ claims that ROFR would lower costs. “We do believe that competition in this part of the energy sector, just like we have competition in our energy supply economy, could result in energy savings, lower bills for customers and therefore resources for other investments we need to make,” he added.
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