SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — State lawmakers are reviewing multiple proposals to help lower utility bills and increase energy capacity during veto session. Storage will play a key role in any plan lawmakers try to pass next month.

Illinois could create virtual power plants by having solar-powered batteries installed at homes and commercial buildings. People would receive rebates if they purchase a battery and agree to let the state access the stored energy during some of the hottest days of the summer.

"With the help of this legislation, we can get a lot of storage online fast," said Bryan McDaniel with the Citizens Utility Board. "Large scale battery storage can be deployed very quickly compared to traditional sources of power. This speed to market attribute is really important, as we a

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