Soaring utility bills, solar federal tax credit cuts dominate Illinois energy debate

(The Center Square)

Energy prices and clean energy policy took center stage during a senate energy and public utilities committee hearing as lawmakers sparred over rising summer energy bills and the future of Illinois' energy mix. Miller blamed the Biden administration and Gov. J.B. Pritzker's "climate agenda" for driving up costs.

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"This whole mess has been brought to you by the Biden, Harris, J.B. Pritzker regime that has set out to destroy Illinois and America with this green energy scam," Miller gestured to the Cooks Mill Solar Project in Coles County, Illinois. "If you look around at these solar panels, they're covering Class A farm ground, food-producing farm ground, some of the greatest, some of the best farm ground that's ever been created by our good Lord."

WATCH: Miller Calls Out Pritzker for Disastrous Energy Policies

Illinois Republicans are demanding that state legislators return to the capitol to deal with soaring energy prices.

During a news conference at Embaras bar and grill in Villa Grove, owner Ryan Garett said his energy costs have skyrocketed in just one month. Watch the news conference here: repcmiller.com/2025/08/13/miller-calls-out-pritzker-for-disastrous-energy-policies/