Energy
As coal continues to be phased out,
Illinois is emerging as a leader of the clean energy economy.
Renewable energy
Illinois is on track to get 25% of its renewables by 2025
energy efficiency
Consumers get the same services for less money
fossil fuels
Burning fossil fuels harms our health and environment
transportation
The transportation sector is now the largest carbon emitter
Energy in Illinois
Energy Actions
Energy Updates
Analysis: Governor’s FY2025 Budget Address
Gov. JB Pritzker unveiled his 2025 budget proposal. Check it out to see how and which environmental priorities will be funded next year.
Read More >>Illinois’ 2024 Environmental Legislative Agenda
See Illinois’ 2024 Environmental Legislative Agenda, including all of the most important environmental bills this session!
Read More >>2024 Climate Action Lobby Day
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Read More >>IEC Five-Year Strategic Plan
IEC is unveiling our new Five-Year Strategic Plan. After a robust internal planning period, with distinct attention to equity, diversity & inclusion, we're proud to...
Read More >>Out of Office: Looking Back on the 2023 Legislative Tour Season
Our 2023 Legislative Tour season has come to an end, which means it’s time to take a look back on all the amazing places we...
Read More >>A Closer Look: Mayor Johnson’s FY2024 Chicago City Budget
IEC's City Programs Director, Iyana Simba, provides an in depth analysis of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed budget for 2024, including the re-establishment of Chicago's...
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