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Gov. JB Pritzker signs new Illinois energy laws

By Brian Weckerly,

2026-07-11

Illinois’ governor JB Pritzker signed two new energy laws this week.

House Bill 4456 makes energy bills more affordable, expanding the discount program for low-income electricity and gas customers. Eligibility for the federally-funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has increased to 300 percent at or below the poverty level.
that makes it tougher to qualify. It used to be 200 percent.

House Bill 5524 ensures utility charge transparency. The bill helps residents understand added charges and fees on energy bills. It requires the state to publish a report detailing all the charges, which laws or agencies mandate them and the programs or services they support.

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