Prairie Power Inc. Petitions Eminent Domain Authority
Summary
Prairie Power Inc., an Illinois not-for-profit electric cooperative, has filed a petition with the Illinois Commerce Commission seeking authority to exercise the right of eminent domain under 220 ILCS 30/13 and 30/13.5 of the Electric Supplier Act. The petition, docketed as P2026-0354 and filed April 20, 2026, is currently in initial status with an Administrative Law Judge action pending.
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Prairie Power Inc., an Illinois electric cooperative, filed a petition with the Illinois Commerce Commission seeking authority to exercise eminent domain pursuant to sections 30/13 and 30/13.5 of the Electric Supplier Act (220 ILCS 30/). The petition was docketed on April 20, 2026 and is currently awaiting review by an Administrative Law Judge.\n\nOther electric cooperatives and utilities in Illinois that may require eminent domain authority for infrastructure projects should monitor this proceeding, as the ICC's treatment of Prairie Power's petition may establish precedent for similar requests under the Electric Supplier Act.
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Case Details for 26-0354
Filed April 20, 2026 Case Type Approval of Eminent Domain - None Authority Type(s) Electric Cooperative Case Status Initial - Administrative Law Judge Action Pending Title of Case Prairie Power, Inc.,
an Illinois not-for-profit corporation and an electric cooperative. Nature of Case Petition for Authority to Exercise the Right of Eminent Domain pursuant to 220 ILCS 30/13 and 30/13.5 of the Electric Supplier Act. Entities
- Prairie Power, Inc.
Full docket number: P2026-0354
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