An energy reform bill is headed to Governor J.B. Pritzker’s desk for his signature.  On Wednesday, during the veto session, the state House voted 70-37 to advance Senate Bill 25.  

The bill would create new incentives for energy storage and overall use of renewable energy sources.  It would also lift a statewide ban on the construction of new nuclear power plants.

The power plant component received bipartisan support.  However, Republicans have opposed the renewable energy stipulations, saying they cater more to special interests than to the people of Illinois.

State Representative Brad Halbrook, a Republican from Shelbyville, says the General Assembly needs to focus on common sense solutions and bringing down energy costs for Illinoisans.

The bill comes following a summer which saw higher energy bills for customers across the state.

Senate Bill 25 passed out of the Senate back in April.