Energy bill fails in House
By ADRIANA COLINDRES, THE STATE JOURNAL REGISTER

May 31, 2008 – A legislative proposal meant to encourage the development of Illinois’ “clean-coal” industry, including a Taylorville project, failed to muster enough support Saturday in the state House of Representatives.

The measure included provisions to assist a proposed $2.5 billion coal-gasification plant near Taylorville.

The bill also specified that the state’s goal is to have “cost-effective clean coal facilities” generate one-fourth of Illinois’ electricity by 2025.

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