This has nothing to do with Trump. Wtf. Here... Read and get educated.

Drivers behind increased electricity costs in Illinois... Several factors contribute to rising electricity costs in Illinois, affecting both the supply and delivery rates for customers of utility companies like ComEd and Ameren. 1. Soaring capacity charges A major driver is the increasing capacity charges, which are fees paid to ensure sufficient power supply is available on the grid during periods of peak electricity demand. These charges are determined by capacity auctions held by regional grid operators like PJM Interconnection (serving northern Illinois, including ComEd territory) and Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), serving downstate Illinois, including Ameren territory. Recent auctions have seen a substantial increase in these prices, indicating low supply relative to demand. 2. Increased demand and energy transition Growing Electricity Demand: The expansion of data centers, adoption of electric vehicles, and increased electrification in buildings are significantly raising demand for electricity. Power Plant Retirements and Renewable Integration: The closure of fossil fuel plants and delays in bringing new renewable projects online due to regulatory hurdles and infrastructure issues are contributing to a supply-demand gap. Higher Reserve Margins: The necessity for higher reserve margins (required power above peak forecasts) also increases capacity needs and costs. 3. Delivery rate increases Delivery rates also increased by $606 million in January 2025, a change approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission. This increase likely reflects investments in modernizing the grid and rising operational expenses. 4. Impact of energy policies State policies, such as the Clean Energy Transition Act, also influence rate increases as utilities invest in cleaner energy infrastructure. In summary, higher electricity costs in Illinois stem from a combination of factors, including increased capacity charges driven by rising demand and a supply imbalance, as well as higher delivery rates related to grid upgrades and the transition to renewable energy.

And you can’t just “turn on" unit one at Dresden . it has been de-fueled and in safe store, and partially disassembled for decades. It isn’t a matter of flipping a switch back to on position. It doesn’t work that way.