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Senate Moves To Clarify Smart Grid Bill

The Smart Grid Bill, which passed in 2011, was designed to upgrade infrastructures at utility companies, create jobs, and eventually help customers save on their electric bills. But the Illinois Commerce Commission misinterpreted the bill and according to ComEd's Anne Pramaggiore [[ Prom-muh-zhor-ree ]], the mistake hindered their progress.

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A Senate committee has passed a bill that would allow ComEd and Ameren to raise rates. AARP Illinois says the bill promotes corporate greed but Senate President John Cullerton disagrees with that notion.

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The Illinois Commerce Commission misinterpreted the bill and according to Ameren's Richard Mark the mistake hindered their progress.

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The bill will help the companies raise money to move forward with improving their infrastructure. The idea is to create a system that reduces power outages and restores power sooner when there is an outage. The Senate bill now heads to the floor for a full vote.

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