HB5897 Summary

• Amends the Environmental Protection Act by extending emission reduction deadlines by 5 years for electric generating units (EGUs) and large greenhouse gas-emitting units.

• Changes deadline for coal/oil-fired units (non-public) to reduce CO2e and copollutant emissions to zero from January 1, 2030 to January 1, 2035.

• Changes deadline for coal-fired public units to achieve zero CO2e emissions from December 31, 2045 to December 31, 2050, with interim 45% reduction deadline extended from January 1, 2035 to January 1, 2040.

• Extends multiple deadlines for natural gas-fired units ranging from January 1, 2035 to January 1, 2050, depending on emission levels and location relative to environmental justice communities.

• Requires biennial reporting by state agencies on greenhouse gas emissions progress and establishes a reliability mitigation plan process if resource adequacy shortfalls are identified.