Electric Power Industry in Illinois
Powering the Illinois Economy
Electric Generation, Transmission, and Distribution
Accounting for 5% of the economy, the electric power industry provides 103,000 direct jobs with 286,000 total jobs supported and induced. With $4.2 billion annually invested in Illinois infrastructure, the electric power industry is essential to the State.
Generating Investments and Innovation
Generation companies have invested billions of dollars in Illinois to make the State the 5th largest generation State in the country. Meanwhile, the electric utilities have invested billions in new Smart Grid technology to make the State a leader in innovation and efficiency
Powering Jobs, Careers, and Communities
The electric power industry has created quality jobs in every corner of Illinois. On average the industry pays over $100,000 a year. Veterans are a significant portion of all new hires, and billions of dollars have been spent to support diversity and inclusion.
Generating Support For Government and Communities Throughout Illinois
The electric power industry and its suppliers in Illinois pay over $3.7 billion a year in taxes. The electric power industry is one of the largest taxpaying industries in Illinois and pays taxes in every municipality in the State.
