Illinois Ban on Local Renewable Bans

In January 2023, the Illinois Legislature passed H.B. 4412, setting requirements for utility-scale wind and solar projects, and barring local governments from having any rules that are more restrictive than the state rules. That is, local governments are required to approve any wind or solar project that meets the statewide rules. Counties with bans on renewable energy development must rescind those restrictions within 120 days.