"A federal court delivered a major victory to the nuclear power industry yesterday, upholding an Illinois policy designed to boost nuclear plants in the state.
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found that Illinois' zero-emission credit, or ZEC, program does not exceed state authority.
The ruling is also a win for environmentalists, who see the decision as validation that states have broad powers to set climate-friendly energy policies.
Illinois crafted its ZEC program in 2016 to compensate nuclear generators for providing electricity without carbon emissions. New York adopted a similar program, and other states are exploring the option. The credits aim to ensure a steady supply of clean energy by keeping struggling nuclear plants afloat."
Source: EnergyWire, 09/17/2018
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