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
ICJC Lauds $430 Million Award Illinois Climate Pollution Reduction Grants
Illinois – Today, the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) announced that Illinois will receive more than $430 million in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) to tackle climate...
Read More >>2024 Legislative Report
IEC's state legislative team has published our 2024 Legislative Report detailing environmental wins and setbacks during this year's legislative session.
Read More >>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...
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