SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — As the clock ticks closer to the start of the veto session, Central and Southern Illinois lawmakers are becoming skeptical of a massive energy plan. Some are concerned Democrats will pass the bill without considering how it will impact consumers.

State lawmakers need to add more energy options to the grid. Democrats and clean energy advocates want to see more solar and wind projects brought online, along with battery storage and geothermal energy. However, Republicans argue Illinois needs to bring coal and gas plants back online and lift the moratorium on large nuclear plant construction.

"What's a guarantee that if we do this, the power bills are going to be less tomorrow than they are today?" asked Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville). "That's the goal, right

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