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
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Energy Updates
New House Speaker, New 2021 Legislative Session Begins
As we look ahead to the spring session, we will be working with the new General Assembly on key environmental priorities, while protecting environmental programs...
Read More >>Virtual Lobby Day Registration Sheet
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Read More >>CEJA Opinion Media Workshop
IEC’s Communications director, Tucker Barry, hosted a small training session for folks interested in learning about how they can encourage their friends and neighbors to...
Read More >>CEJA Opinion Media Workshop
We are hosting a small training session for folks interested in learning about how they can encourage their friends and neighbors to support the Clean...
Read More >>Buildings & Climate Change
https://youtu.be/L2ZrVAr6fFQ Residential and commercial buildings use almost 30% of the electricity supply in the US. As we invest in renewable energy and move toward decarbonization,...
Read More >>Coal in Illinois with Prairie Rivers Network
Coal has had a permanent impact on the state of Illinois. Join IEC and Prairie Rivers Network to discuss the way that coal has influenced...
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