Could Springfield Pass the Clean Energy Jobs Act This Session?

By Quinn Myers | WTTW “Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois lawmakers are signaling they could be ready to pass legislation that eventually moves the state to 100% renewable energy. ‘Our spring agenda must also address the pressing issue of adopting new clean energy legislation,’ Pritzker said in his State of the State address last week.…

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Illinoisans call upon Clean Energy Jobs Act

By Gabriella Remillard | Chicago Morning Star More than 23,000 Illinoisans have called for passage of the Clean Energy Jobs Act as Grassroots groups joined to present a petition to Gov. Pritzker on Monday. State Rep. Joyce Mason of Gurnee, a House sponsor of the legislation, said, “The Clean Energy Jobs Act takes immediate and…

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23,000 Illinoisans call for Clean Energy Jobs Act

Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition presents petition to Gov. Pritzker By Ted Cox | One Illinois CHICAGO — Grassroots groups joined to present a petition to Gov. Pritzker on Monday signed by more than 23,000 Illinoisans calling for passage of the Clean Energy Jobs Act. “The Clean Energy Jobs Act takes immediate and decisive action in…

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Clean Energy Jobs Act supporters take petition to governor

By Madison O’Brien | WAND SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – Supporters of the Clean Energy Jobs Act gathered more than 20,000 petitions urging the governor to take action. Cindy Shepherd, outreach director for Illinois Faith in Place, said the goal is to make Illinois a clean energy economy. “The Clean Energy Jobs Act is a beautiful, comprehensive…

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Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition to Deliver 23,000 Petitions of Support for Clean Energy in Chicago

CHICAGO — This morning, on the eve of legislative session, dozens of activists delivered petitions from 23,000 Illinois residents to Governor Pritzker’s Offices in Chicago and Springfield supporting the passage of the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA) this spring. CEJA is a comprehensive bill that puts Illinois on a path to a carbon-free electric sector,…

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Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition to Deliver 23,000 Petitions of Support for Clean Energy Jobs Act in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — This morning, dozens of activists delivered petitions from 23,000 Illinois residents to Governor Pritzker’s Offices in Springfield and Chicago supporting the passage of the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA) during the spring legislative session. CEJA is a comprehensive bill that puts Illinois on a path to a carbon-free electric sector, lowers electricity costs,…

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