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
2023 Environmental Legislative Update, May 27
Important deadlines this week and big updates on priority bills
Read More >>2023 Environmental Legislative Update, May 23
Important deadlines this week and big updates on priority bills
Read More >>400+ Illinoisans Advocate for Slate of Legislation Promoting Environmental Protection and Climate Justice
Springfield, IL. — More than 400 Illinoisans mobilized today to urge their representatives in the Illinois General Assembly to pass bills that protect the environment...
Read More >>Congratulations, Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson
By: Iyana Simba, City Programs Director The Illinois Environmental Council congratulates incoming Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson on their recent election victory. We are excited to...
Read More >>2023 Environmental Legislative Update, April 11
Important deadlines this week and big updates on priority bills
Read More >>2023 Environmental Legislative Update, March 28
Important deadlines this week and big updates on priority bills
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