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Committee supports homeowner solar access bill; also backs microfiber filter and grid-readiness proposals for 2026
Summary
The committee agreed to support a homeowner-solar access protection bill that would limit local restrictions on rooftop and small-scale solar; staff will research statutory details. It also expressed support for a Microfiber Act requiring filters in new washing machines and for a "Powering Up Illinois" bill directing utilities to prepare the grid.
The Lake County Legislative Committee discussed three energy- and environment-related bills Oct. 7 and signaled support or interest in each.
Solar protections: Committee members reviewed draft language from a bill originally modeled on 2024 proposals and directed staff to research statutory coverage and which units of local government would be affected. The draft provision would prevent municipalities and counties from adopting ordinances or resolutions that effectively prohibit residential solar installations; committee members…
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