(20 ILCS 688/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Illinois Resource Development and Energy Security Act. (Source: P.A. 92-12, eff. 7-1-01.)

(20 ILCS 688/5) Sec. 5. Findings. The General Assembly finds that: (a) Growth of the State's population and economic base has created a need for new electric generation capacity in Illinois. (b) Illinois has considerable natural resources that are currently underutilized and could support development of new electric power at an affordable price. (c) The development of new electric generating capacity is needed if the State is to continue to be successful in attracting new businesses and jobs. (d) Certain regions of the State, such as Southern Illinois, could benefit greatly from new employment opportunities created by development of electric generating plants utilizing the plentiful supply of Illinois coal. (e) Technology can be deployed that allows high-sulfur Illinois coal to be burned efficiently while meeting strict State and federal air quality limitations. Specifically, the State of Illinois will encourage the use of advanced clean coal technology, such as coal gasification. (f) Renewable forms of energy should be promoted as an important element of the energy and environmental policies of the State and it is a goal of the State that at least 5% of the State's energy production and use be derived from renewable forms of energy by 2010 and at least 15% from renewable forms of energy by 2020. (Source: P.A. 92-12, eff. 7-1-01.)

(20 ILCS 688/10) Sec. 10. Definitions. As used in this Act: "Department" means the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. (Source: P.A. 94-793, eff. 5-19-06.)

(20 ILCS 688/15) Sec. 15. Purpose. The State of Illinois and its people will benefit for many years to come if new electric generating facilities are built that increase the in-State capacity to provide for current and anticipated electricity demand at a competitive price. The purpose of this Act is to enhance the State's energy security by ensuring that: (i) the State's vast and underutilized coal resources are tapped as a fuel source for new electric plants; (ii) the electric transmission system within the State is upgraded to more efficiently distribute additional amounts of electricity; (iii) well-paying jobs are created as new electric plants are built in regions of the State with relatively high unemployment; and (iv) pilot projects are undertaken to explore the capacity of new, often renewable sources of energy to contribute to the State's energy security. (Source: P.A. 92-12, eff. 7-1-01.)

(20 ILCS 688/20) Sec. 20. Rules. The Department is authorized to adopt rules necessary to administer the requirements of this Act. The Department may implement this Act through the use of emergency rules in accordance with the provisions of Section 5-45 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. For purposes of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act, the adoption of rules to implement this Act shall be deemed an emergency and necessary for the public interest, safety, and welfare. (Source: P.A. 92-12, eff. 7-1-01.)

(20 ILCS 688/905) Sec. 905. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted). (Source: P.A. 92-12, eff. 7-1-01; text omitted.)

(20 ILCS 688/910) Sec. 910. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted). (Source: P.A. 92-12, eff. 7-1-01; text omitted.)

(20 ILCS 688/912) Sec. 912. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted). (Source: P.A. 92-12, eff. 7-1-01; text omitted.)

(20 ILCS 688/915) Sec. 915. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted). (Source: P.A. 92-12, eff. 7-1-01; text omitted.)

(20 ILCS 688/918) Sec. 918. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted). (Source: P.A. 92-12, eff. 7-1-01; text omitted.)

(20 ILCS 688/920) Sec. 920. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted). (Source: P.A. 92-12, eff. 7-1-01; text omitted.)

(20 ILCS 688/925) Sec. 925. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted). (Source: P.A. 92-12, eff. 7-1-01; text omitted.)

(20 ILCS 688/930) Sec. 930. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted). (Source: P.A. 92-12, eff. 7-1-01; text omitted.)

(20 ILCS 688/935) Sec. 935. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted). (Source: P.A. 92-12, eff. 7-1-01; text omitted.)

(20 ILCS 688/940) Sec. 940. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted). (Source: P.A. 92-12, eff. 7-1-01; text omitted.)

(20 ILCS 688/945) Sec. 945. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted). (Source: P.A. 92-12, eff. 7-1-01; text omitted.)

(20 ILCS 688/950) Sec. 950. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted). (Source: P.A. 92-12, eff. 7-1-01; text omitted.)

(20 ILCS 688/955) Sec. 955. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted). (Source: P.A. 92-12, eff. 7-1-01; text omitted.)

(20 ILCS 688/999) Sec. 999. Effective date. This Act takes effect on July 1, 2001. (Source: P.A. 92-12, eff. 7-1-01.)