Costello, J

<p>Representative Jerry Costello (D-IL), District 12

“Costello’s tenure in the House has been characterized by his results-oriented, bipartisan

approach to issues.”

Co-chair, Congressional Coal Caucus1

In top 25% of House members receiving campaign cash from fossil fuel companies7

Coal Plants Polluting Costello’s District23

Baldwin Energy Station (owner, Dynergy Midwest Generating

[subsidiary of Dyngery]) in district.

• Minimal nitrogen dioxide controls.

• Minimal sulfur dioxide controls.

Wood River Station (owner, Dynergy Midwest Generation

[subsidiary of Dynergy], in district.

• 3/4 of plant has no mercury controls.

• Minimal nitrogen dioxide controls.

• No sulfur dioxide controls.

Coffeen Power Station (owner, Ameren), within 100 miles of district.

• No mercury controls.

There are 8 other coal-fired power plants within 100 miles of District 12.

Impact Annually of These Three Coal Plants6

• Deaths: 139

• Heart Attacks: 171

• Asthma Attacks: 1,880

• Hospital Admissions: 80

• Chronic Bronchitis: 68

• Asthma ER Visits: 119

Yearly Costs: $967,704,0006

Coal Polluters Support Representative Costello

Fossil fuel industry has given Costello $168,650 since the 1998 election season. Coal donors include Ameren Corporation

($49,600), Peabody Energy ($25,100), and National Rural Electric Cooperative Association ($18,100).7

Costello Represents Coal Polluters

Costello voted to stop EPA from reducing mercury and other toxic air pollution from cement plants.12

Coal Caucus members are threatening with a bill to strip EPA’s budget to reduce mercury pollution

from coal-fired power plants.14

Costello voted yes to an amendment in the budget bill that would stop EPA from developing protections

from coal ash pollution.12

Costello voted to keep EPA from making coal companies reduce global warming pollution.2

Costello voted twice in support of coal-industry amendments on mountaintop removal mining.15

Jobs to Produce Power in Illinois

Wind and Solar: 10,69213,18

Coal: 3,1624</p>