(The Center Square) – Some consumer advocates say battery storage legislation would help reduce energy price spikes, but others say an Illinois Senate bill’s provisions would lead to net costs for customers.

The Illinois Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee discussed energy storage provisions of House amendment to Senate Bill 40 in a virtual subject matter hearing on Thursday.

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The committee chair, state Sen. Steve Stadelman, D-Rockford, said lawmakers might consider legislation during the fall veto session in an attempt to ensure energy affordability and reliability for co

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