The Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition cannot support anything less than zero emissions in the power sector by a date certain, as many other states already require by 2040 or 2045, and President Biden has proposed to achieve by 2035. This is the bare minimum of what science tells us is necessary to preserve a livable […]
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Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition Statement on NRG Announcement of 2022 Coal Plant Closures
SPRINGFIELD — Following an NRG announcement that the company would be shutting down two coal plants in 2022, the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition (ICJC) released this statement: “Today’s announcement that NRG would be shutting down their Waukegan and Will County coal plants next year would not have been possible without the tireless advocacy by local […]
Read MoreStatement from the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition
SPRINGFIELD — The following statement may be attributed to the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition: “On May 31, there was a tentative deal on a comprehensive energy bill, but it was stopped at the last minute. On June 1, Senate President Harmon said he ‘stand[s] with the Governor on de-carbonization targets that need to be in […]
Read MoreIllinois Clean Jobs Coalition Announces Support for the Most Comprehensive and Equitable Climate and Energy Plan in the Nation
Illinois will be carbon-free by 2045 without the huge bailouts Exelon demanded SPRINGFIELD – After more than three years of community organizing and leadership, today the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition (ICJC) announced its support for the nation’s most comprehensive and equitable climate and energy plan proposed by Governor Pritzker. “After years of hard work and […]
Read MoreNearly 50 Illinois Legislators to Leadership on Comprehensive Clean Energy Bill: “No Climate Plan. No Equity. No Deal.”
SPRINGFIELD – As negotiations continue on a comprehensive clean energy bill during the final days of legislative session, nearly 50 legislators issued a resolute letter to leadership today, making it clear that the days of utility companies dictating public policy were over. Governor Pritzker, legislators, and community stakeholders are currently working toward a plan to […]
Read MoreICJC Statement Regarding Prairie State Coal Plant’s Request to Continue Polluting Illinois with Expensive, Dirty Energy
SPRINGFIELD – Following a subject matter hearing in the State Senate’s Energy & Public Utilities Committee, the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition (ICJC) released this statement regarding the Prairie State Energy Campus: “After years of tireless work by legislators and advocates, a comprehensive, nation-leading clean energy bill is coming together in Springfield. So it is troubling […]
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