Senator Rezin calls 38th District the “Energy and Chemical Corridor of America”
Rezin to take the lead on energy issues at the Illinois Statehouse
Understanding the importance of the energy industry in Illinois, State Senator Sue Rezin (R-Peru) is taking a leading role in the 99th General Assembly when it comes to energy policy in Illinois.
“The 38th District is the ‘Energy and Chemical Corridor of America,’” Rezin said. “We have dozens of energy and chemical producers in our backyard, supplying millions of people with power at a low cost, employing thousands, and giving local economies and the state’s economy a huge boost. I don’t know of any other district in the country that has as many power producers. That’s something we should be proud of as we are looked to as leaders in the energy industry from people across the country.”
Rezin has toured many power producing facilities in the 38th District. She is also the Republican Spokesperson for the Energy Committee at the Illinois Statehouse. Because of her knowledge of the industry, the amount of power producers in her district, and understanding why these power and chemical producers are so important, Rezin will push for pro-energy legislation.
“These power producers will play a vital role in Illinois’ economic recovery,” Rezin said. “I will make sure Governor Rauner and all lawmakers are educated about why this industry is so important and deserves close attention.”
Rezin says several pieces of legislation will be debated at the statehouse this year that could impact Illinois’ energy and chemical sector.
“Protecting our environment is of the essence when it comes to producing energy,” Rezin said. “This is something I will look very closely at as we need to make sure energy and chemical producers have the support they need from legislators who are tasked with creating energy policy.”
Rezin is very excited for 2015 when it comes to energy in the 38th District. She says there are several positive things building right now that will help everyone.
“Over the next few months, I expect we will be announcing expansion projects at different facilities, new energy entities coming to our area, and more jobs coming as well,” Rezin said. “It’s an exciting time for the 38th District, and we should be very proud we are the ‘Energy and Chemical Corridor of America.’”
Energy and chemical producing facilities in the 38th District
Nuclear:
Braidwood Nuclear Generating Station – Braidwood
Dresden Nuclear Generating Station – Morris
LaSalle County Nuclear Generating Station – La Salle County
Coal/Gas:
Dynegy – Hennepin
Marquis Energy – Hennepin
Atlantic Power Morris Cogeneration – Morris
Dynergy Kendall Generating Facility – Minooka
Aux Sable Liquid Products – Channahon
Refineries:
ExxonMobil Joliet Refinery – Channahon
REG Biodiesel – Seneca
Wind:
Big Sky Wind Farm – Bureau County and Lee County
Blackstone Wind Farm -La Salle County
Invenergy Grand Ridge Energy Center (includes solar) – Marseilles
Streator Cayuga Ridge South Wind Farm – Odell
Top Crop Wind Farm I & II – Livingston, La Salle, Grundy Counties
Cresent Ridge – Bureau County
AgriWind – Bureau County
Hydro-Plant:
Starved Rock Lock and Dam – Utica
Yet to be determined:
NRG Energy – Midwest Generation (Collins Station facility) – Morris
Chemical producing facilities in the 38th District
LyondellBasell – Morris
AkzoNobel – Morris
Reichhold Chemical – Morris
H.B. Fuller – Seneca
Carus Chemical – LaSalle & Peru
Flint Hills Resources – Peru
Air Products & Chemicals – LaSalle
Cristal Metals – Ottawa
PQ Corporation – Utica
Sabic Innovative Plastics – Ottawa
Dow Chemical – Wilmington
Watch “The Energy and Chemical Corridor of America” video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySovFGG8OQQ