(20 ILCS 4118/5) (Section scheduled to be repealed on December 31, 2025)
Sec. 5. Findings. The General Assembly finds that:
(1) Renewable energy is a critical component of the |
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(2) The State has made it a priority to catalyze
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| the development of wind and solar generated electricity and energy storage systems through various incentive programs.
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(3) Wind and solar electric generating equipment
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| and energy storage systems have a limited economically productive lifespan.
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(4) At the end of life of a wind turbine, solar
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| panel, or energy storage system, there are a number of recyclable components including various raw materials.
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(5) The State should develop an end of life plan to
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| recycle the components of renewable energy generating equipment and energy storage equipment to avoid pollution and material waste.
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(Source: P.A. 102-1025, eff. 5-27-22.)
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