Solar Power

New Law Will Preserve Homeowners’ Solar Rights

Gov. Pritzker’s signature provides needed protections against solar access restrictions. SPRINGFIELD, IL (July 28, 2021) — Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation protecting Illinoisans’ right to clean energy and access to solar power. A revision to the Homeowners’ Energy Policy Statement Act, HB 644 will guarantee homeowners’ rights to place solar on their home without major …

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IEC Newsletter Vol. 6 No. 7

Find the full PDF online here or scroll down to read. Override sets nuclear waste policy IEC’s 1981 Action Agenda Citizen action brings PCB cleanup Report on the I & M Canal Review of annual meeting Court strikes down logging operation in Pere Marquette State Park List of upcoming events

IEC Newsletter Vol. 5 No. 6

Find the full PDF online here or scroll down to read. Waste and wildlife bills vetoed Update on Illinois Beach State Park Report on bottle bill Middle Fork nominated for Scenic River System Profile on J. Theodore Meyer List of upcoming events

IEC Newsletter Vol. 4 No. 2

Find the full PDF online here or scroll down to read. Goals were drafted at the annual IEC meeting Pictures from annual meeting Student environmentalists from coalition List of upcoming events

IEC Newsletter Vol. 4 No. 1

Find the full PDF online here or scroll down to read. Proposal to have solar power at two new prisons The Citizens Advisory Group formed in response to strip mining Fight over Locks and Dam 26 continues Xylene spill pollutes air, land, and water List of legislations and hearings

IEC Newsletter Vol. 3 No. 6

Find the full PDF online here or scroll down to read. Two nature preserves under attack from recreational groups Action needed to stop hunting in Illinois state parks Comments needed on scenic rivers in Illinois List of legislation and hearings

IEC Newsletter Vol. 3 No. 5

Find the full PDF online here or scroll down to read. IEC Board reorganization and fund raising Question of motorcycles in the Sand Ridge State Forest Updating the Illinois Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) Update on energy shortages NI-GAS backs down on solar penalty New bills to build Alton Lock and Dam 26 List …

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IEC Newsletter Vol. 3 No. 4

Find the full PDF online here or scroll down to read. Introduction of new bottle bill Drafting of state energy legislation Development on federal strip mining bill List of legislations and hearings

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