Illinois Signs PLA for Renewable Power Project, Will Create 1,400 Jobs, Power 1.4 Million Homes

Another progressive energy initiative driven by a union-backed Project Labor Agreement...

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Illinois Governor Pat Quinn announced an agreement that will enable the construction of an overhead, high-voltage, direct current (HVDC) transmission line to deliver 3,500 megawatts (MW) of renewable power from neighboring states. The agreement between Rock Island Clean Line, LLC and Illinois-based Southwire was announced by Governor Quinn at the American Wind Energy Association Regional Wind Energy Summit held in Chicago. With a Project Labor Agreement in place, the project will create 1,450 jobs that maintain the highest safety, diversity and wage standards.

“Illinois is a leader in the renewable energy sector, and agreements like these are helping make Illinois even more competitive,” Governor Quinn said. “These cutting-edge projects will help maintain Illinois’ national leadership in wind energy and manufacturing, and create good paying, home-grown jobs.”

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