Future Energy Jobs Act
Solar for All: Illinois incentive program aims to make solar more accessible
Applications are now open for Illinois’ Solar for All program meant to spur projects for underserved residents.
Illinois
Advocates want next phase of ComEd microgrid powered by renewables
Unlike the first phase, ComEd isn’t legally obligated to use renewables, but the company says it will seriously consider them as it reviews proposals.
coal ash
Illinois coal ash bill moves forward, but the clock is ticking
The legislation looks to provide more public participation and financial assurance than federal law requires.
Opinion
Commentary: Now is the time to pass the next Illinois clean energy bill
The next important step for Illinois is passing the Clean Energy Jobs Act, which will create more clean energy jobs, enhance equity and achieve more reductions in climate and air pollution.
activism
Critics say Illinois bill threatens to chill protest against fossil fuel interests
The legislation now before the Senate would significantly increase penalties for trespassing at “critical infrastructure.”