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Illinois Republicans criticize Democrats' green energy policies for higher electricity costs

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State Representative Patrick Windhorst (IL) | Representative Patrick Windhorst (R) 117th District

State Representative Patrick Windhorst (IL) | Representative Patrick Windhorst (R) 117th District

Green energy policies in Illinois, backed by the Democratic party, have been linked to a reduction in energy generation capacity and an increase in electricity rates during summer months. According to Republican lawmakers, these policies have also resulted in job losses and decreased reliability.

Representative Windhorst has voiced concerns over the impact of these policies on consumers throughout the state. House Republicans are taking a stand against what they describe as liberal energy policies that they claim are detrimental to both jobs and cost efficiency.

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