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POWER Act
Protect Our Water, Energy, and Ratepayers from Data Center Harms!
Illinoisans deserve good neighbors who pay their fair share and contribute more to our communities than they take. Urge your legislators in the Illinois General Assembly to co-sponsor and vote “yes” on the POWER Act (SB4016/HB5513) this spring to protect our water, energy, and ratepayers.
Celebrate Climate Victories!
Illinois Acted to Strengthen Our Power Grid with Clean Energy and Protect Consumers
Thank your legislators for passing the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act or urge your legislators to support critical climate policies in the future.
Transit: Fixed and Funded!
Thank your legislators for voting for SB2111 to fix and fund transit, or urge your legislators to support sustainable transportation policies in the future.
State Actions
Expand Affordable Solar Access with Plug-in Solar!
Greedy utilities and Big Tech companies are driving up our electricity bills, and outdated local permitting red tape is shutting families out of access to plug-in solar, an approachable way to keep energy affordable, reliable, and clean. Send a message to your legislators in the Illinois General Assembly to urge them to support SB3104/HB4524, which makes plug-in solar more accessible to all Illinoisans.
Protect Consumers, Our Homes, and Indoor Air Quality!
Gas-burning appliances create invisible pollution that leads to childhood asthma, pulmonary disease, and other health effects. Tell your lawmakers in the Illinois General Assembly to co-sponsor and vote “yes” for the Family Indoor-Air Protection Act (SB3974/HB4272) to protect our indoor air quality, and give Illinoisans the whole story.
Support the Dignity and Freedom to Choose a Green Burial
Already legal in 13 states, Illinois is among the many states working to legalize Natural Organic Reduction. Natural Organic Reduction is an environmentally friendly end-of-life alternative to traditional burial and cremation. Urge your legislators to support HB 5425, a bill granting Illinois families the freedom to choose Natural Organic Reduction.
Protect Our Water, Energy, and Ratepayers from Data Center Harms!
Illinoisans deserve good neighbors who pay their fair share and contribute more to our communities than they take. Urge your legislators in the Illinois General Assembly to co-sponsor and vote “yes” on the POWER Act (SB4016/HB5513) this spring to protect our water, energy, and ratepayers.
Let’s Kick Single-Use Plastic and Waste!
Call on the Illinois legislature to reduce single-use plastic waste, starting with plastic bags, foam cups, containers, and other food ware.
Protect Illinois Wetlands Under Threat
Ask your legislators to support legislation protecting wetlands throughout Illinois.
Reduce Waste, Cut Methane, Feed Communities
Ask your legislators to support legislation to reduce food waste, cut methane emissions, feed our communities as we combat this growing source of climate pollution in our state.
Cut Rooftop Solar Red Tape for Families and Businesses
Ask your legislators to pass legislation to require instant permitting for residential rooftop solar in Illinois.
Protect Illinois Communities – Strengthen Pesticide Safety Laws
Tell your legislators to vote to protect Illinois communities from dangerous pesticide exposure.
Save Sustainable Farming Programs
Ask your legislators to support restoring funding for boots-on-the-ground technical assistance and tools to help farmers make informed land stewardship decisions.
Chicago Actions
Protect Chicago Communities From More Toxic Pollution
Send a message of support to your alderperson to urge them to co-sponsor and vote “yes” on the Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance.
