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IL SR0821

Resolution

Status

Failed

1/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Joyce

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Origin

Senate

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Recognizes the Earthrise Energy-owned Lincoln Generating Facility for being named an OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star Site for the past 21 years, the program's highest level of recognition.

  • Lincoln Generating Facility is a natural gas peaker plant located in Manhattan, Illinois, operated by CAMS employees on behalf of Earthrise Energy, providing 656 megawatts of capacity for grid reliability services.

  • VPP Star Site designation requires employers to implement effective safety and health management systems and maintain injury and illness rates below U.S. Bureau of Labor statistical national averages for their industry.

  • Earthrise Energy is a public benefit corporation that acquires and operates legacy fossil fuel assets and repurposes transmission infrastructure for renewable energy development, with 1.7 gigawatts of gas-fired generation capacity and over 2 gigawatts in solar development pipeline.

  • Commends the facility's employees for fostering a culture of safety and excellence, with their commitment to operational excellence enabling continuous recertification as a Star Site for over two decades.

Legislative Description

RECOGNIZES-EARTHRISE ENERGY

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Assignments3/5/2024

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