State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Peru) continued her role as a major proponent of the energy industry in Illinois by touring the CITGO Lemont Refinery on Oct. 19 with State Rep. John Anthony (R-Morris) and CITGO officials.
“These tours are a great way to learn more about the energy industry and better understand the important role energy producers play in our state’s economy, job creation, and moving us more toward energy independence,” Rezin said. “Turning on a light switch at night, heating our homes during the winter, and keeping our food fresh in the refrigerator are all very important and things we may take for granted. Our energy producers must have the support they need from legislators who are tasked with creating energy policy.”
Rezin is a leader when it comes to energy policy in Illinois, serving as the Minority Spokesperson on the Senate Energy Committee in Springfield, and representing the Energy and Chemical Corridor of America, which is in her district. The Energy and Chemical Corridor of American consists of dozens of energy and chemical producing facilities, such as nuclear, solar, coal/gas, and wind.
“These power producers can play a vital role in Illinois’ economic recovery,” Rezin said. “The good-paying jobs they create, the economic impact they produce, and the taxes they pay are much needed for our state. Allowing them to expand their operations, while also making sure we continue to protect our environment and communities, is something we must stand behind.”
From left to right: George Papoutsis, CITGO Manager of Process Technology, Pete Colarelli, CITGO Government Affairs Manager, Senator Rezin, Jim Cristman, CITGO Vice President, Lemont Refinery, Representative Anthony, Rick Kwasneski, KCS Consulting (former mayor of Lemont).
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