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Large Load Interconnection Challenges in Illinois
Large Load Interconnection is testing Illinois grid planning as data centers raise upgrade-cost, queue, and cost-allocation questions.

October 21, 2026

Grid Today
Grid Congestion Costs And Illinois Ratepayers
Grid congestion costs affect Illinois bills through wholesale prices, transmission limits, and stress-hour pricing in PJM and MISO.

October 20, 2026

Projects
How transmission queue backlogs slow Illinois projects
Assess how transmission queue backlogs affect Illinois project timing, financing risk, storage targets, and grid planning decisions.

October 20, 2026

Policy
RPS Strength and State Emissions Policy Evidence
RPS Strength matters for emissions, costs, and cross-state effects. Recent evidence suggests design quality and timing shape state results.

October 19, 2026

Energy & technology
Storage Procurement Tests Illinois Grid Planning
Storage procurement in Illinois has begun under CRGA, with 600 MW approved and planning deadlines that may shape reliability and costs.

October 18, 2026

Grid Today
Illinois Electricity Procurement Under CRGA
Illinois Electricity Procurement is shifting under CRGA, with storage targets, public hearings, and ICC review shaping early decisions.

October 17, 2026

Projects
Illinois capacity needs after 2025 Study
Illinois capacity needs are rising as the 2025 Resource Adequacy Study shows shortfall risks, retirements, imports, and timing limits.

October 17, 2026

Energy & technology
Supply Chain Risks for Illinois Deployment
Supply chain risks could slow Illinois energy deployment as battery materials, EV incentives, and grid needs meet U.S.-China tensions.

October 16, 2026

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