Edgar Signs Law Repealing Incinerator Subsidy
Governor Jim Edgar signed repeal of a nine year old subsidy for waste to energy incinerators. The bill ends long term zero interest loans for Robbins Ford Heights Bloom Township and other large plants while preserving subsidies for small scale ethane gas at Joliet Calumet City and similar sites. Edgar defended the move citing taxpayer protection and environmental risk from subsidized plants.
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Repeal of waste plant subsidy draws mixed reactions
Springfield lawmakers and lobbyists respond as Governor Edgar signs the repeal of a nine year old subsidy for waste to energy plants. The law ends long term no interest loans for Robbins incinerator while preserving subsidies for methane gas projects at Joliet and Calumet City. Senate sponsors hail the victory as a shield against entrenched interests while Robbins supporters fear bond defaults and economic impact on the village.
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