Protesters slam utility’s $64 million rate hike while CEO took home nearly $10 million, demand accountability to prevent another ComEd scandal ST. LOUIS – Electric customers from across Central and Southern Illinois rallied outside Ameren’s St. Louis headquarters Thursday, slamming the Illinois utility’s new $64 million rate-hike request and calling for passage of clean energy […]
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Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition Statement on the Consumers and Climate First Act
SPRINGFIELD – Today, the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition released the following statement about the Consumers and Climate First Act: “Bold times call for bold action. JB Pritzker is the first governor in Illinois history to propose a serious, comprehensive plan to address climate change, put Illinois on a path to 100% clean energy, and eliminate […]
Read MoreLegislators Question ComEd on Opposition to Ethics Measures, Ameren Refuses to Appear and Be Held Accountable
“Strong ethics and transparency provisions must be the foundation of any clean energy package. All utilities should be held to the highest ethical standards and adhere to best practices in terms of accountability. I’m disappointed that Ameren was unwilling to have this discussion with legislators in a public forum.” – State Rep. Ann Williams SPRINGFIELD […]
Read MoreIllinois Clean Jobs Coalition Responds to Synapse Energy Economics Audit
CONTACT aviva@strategygroup.com SPRINGFIELD – Today, the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition (ICJC) issued the following statement in response to the Synapse Energy Economics report: “We applaud Governor Pritzker for requiring this independent audit, and putting consumers and the goal of 100% clean energy ahead of utility profits. The Synapse study proves there are many different ways […]
Read MoreIllinois Clean Jobs Coalition Stands in Support with the AAPI Community
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition released the following statement in the wake of the recent shootings in Atlanta, GA: “The Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition mourns the victims who were murdered in Atlanta and strongly condemns the swell of hatred that fueled this horrifying attack. We must not become numb or forget that racist words […]
Read MoreClean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA) Passes House Energy & Environment Committee
Only comprehensive energy bill to combat climate change, create equitable jobs, and lower bills without bailouts for big utility and fossil fuel companies gains momentum SPRINGFIELD – In an important first step toward tackling the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis, the racial and economic justice crisis, and utility corruption in Springfield, members of the Illinois […]
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