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Friday, January 9, 2026
Rep. Mike Coffey Issues Statement Following  Energy Bill Signed into Law

Rep. Mike Coffey Issues Statement Following  Energy Bill Signed into Law Springfield, IL…Yesterday, Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 25 into law, a controversial energy bill expected to raise rates…


Thursday, January 8, 2026
Energy bill opponents say increases rates by $8 billion signed into law

Democrats always talk about how they deliver, and they certainly did with billions in new tax hikes for working families after Senate Bill 25 was signed into law today. We…


Thursday, December 18, 2025
State Rep. Mike Coffey Responds to Growing Concerns about Illinois’ Energy

State Rep. Mike Coffey Responds to Growing Concerns about Illinois’ Energy Three State Agencies Warns of Electricity Shortages Springfield, IL…A new study by three state agencies sounds the alarm about…


Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Veto Session and Energy Policies for IL

VETO SESSION 2025 Fall Veto Session Preview. Next week, the Illinois General Assembly will return to Springfield to convene for the annual two-week Veto Session. The session is scheduled for October 14-16…


Wednesday, July 30, 2025
State Rep. Mike Coffey Says Illinois Must Act to Lower Energy Prices

State Rep. Mike Coffey Says Illinois Must Act to Lower Energy Prices Springfield, IL…Energy rate increases have stunned families and businesses across the state of Illinois. Growing demand and less…


Tuesday, July 22, 2025
IL Energy: Ameren Launches Program to Provide Financial Relief to Customers

Energy costs have increased again for residents and businesses in Illinois due to a spike in electric capacity prices. The estimated supply price increase has raised electric bills by approximately…


Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Coffey: Illinois’ Energy Policies Are Driving Costs Up for Consumers

Since I have been in office, I have met with community leaders and stakeholders to discuss policies that affect Illinois’ energy. Shutting down coal-powered power plants and not expanding nuclear…


Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Ameren Illinois customers warned of price spike on summer electricity bills

Ameren Illinois customers can expect sharply higher costs for electricity this summer even though Ameren does not profit from the increase and it is out of the utility’s control. Ameren…


Friday, May 9, 2025
Rep. Mike Coffey Issues Statement Following Reports of Energy Rate Spikes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE       May 9, 2025  CONTACT: Rep. Mike Coffey | 217-782-0053 [email protected]   Rep. Mike Coffey Issues Statement Following Reports of Energy Rate Spikes Springfield, IL…The new Midcontinent Independent System…


Thursday, March 13, 2025
Moving Illinois Forward with State Rep. Mike Coffey

The State of Illinois has potential to grow in areas that would benefit families and businesses. House Republicans support legislation that offers relief for working families, improved public safety, lower…