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
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Energy Updates
Illinois Environmental Council Announces Illinois’ 2021 Environmental Legislative Agenda
Agenda Tackles Clean Energy, Clean Water, Sustainable Agriculture, Wildlife Protections and More SPRINGFIELD, IL — On behalf of their over 100 member affiliate organizations, the...
Read More >>Illinois’ 2021 Enviro Legislative Agenda
See the top environmental bills being considered by the Illinois General Assembly this year.
Read More >>Analysis: Governor’s 2022 Budget Address
Gov. JB Pritzker unveiled his 2022 budget proposal. Check it out to see how and which environmental priorities will be funded next year.
Read More >>Gov. Pritzker’s Mid-term
IEC's environmental analysis of Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration midway through his first term.
Read More >>2021 IEC Policy Platform
We convened seven town halls open to the public, all of our 100+ affiliate organizations, our individual members and our staff to deliberate and develop...
Read More >>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...
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