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With Nuclear Power, Illinois Can Lean in to What We Do Best

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With Nuclear Power, Illinois Can Lean in to What We Do Best

February 25, 2026
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Electricity demand and prices are breaking records across the country. Average rates have risen nearly 30% since 2010 and are now outpacing inflation. At the same time, consumption is accelerating as data centers, electrification and heavy industry expand. Not every city is equally prepared for this new era of power constraint. But Chicago is uniquely well-positioned, thanks to nuclear power.

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