At Issue

S34 E43: Why the Cost of Electricity is Rising

Season 34 Episode 43 | 26m 43s | Video has closed captioning.

The Illinois Power Authority buys electricity that is then distributed by Ameren Illinois. There has been a substantial increase in the cost of electric power. Negotiations for an aggregate purchase of electricity for a group of central Illinois communities were not successful. The director of the Illinois Power Authority and the Peoria city manager explain why costs are up and aggregation is out.

Aired: 06/02/22

Rating: TV-G

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At Issue is a local public television program presented by WTVP.