For Immediate Release July 23, 2019 Contact: Eileen Boyce (312) 315-7837 | eileen@boycepossley.com CLEAN ENERGY JOBS ACT GAINS MAJORITY COSPONSORS IN ILLINOIS SENATE 30 Cosponsors Support Illinois Clean Energy Jobs Act to Use Cleaner, Less Expensive Energy & Bring Jobs to Neighborhoods and Communities Across the State CHICAGO – The Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition today […]
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Trump Administration Repeals the Clean Power Plan
For Immediate Release June 19, 2019 Contact Rebecca Evans (312) 888-1983 | revans@strategygroup.com Trump Administration Repeals the Clean Power Plan New Polluter-Friendly Policy from the Federal Government Underscores the Need for Illinois to Lead in the Clean Energy Economy **Media interviews available** The Trump Administration today repealed the Clean Power Plan (CPP) and replaced it with […]
Read MorePoll: Nearly 70% Support Clean Energy Jobs Act
Support extends across state, political spectrum SPRINGFIELD, IL – A just-released poll shows that residents from every region of Illinois overwhelmingly support a bill that would move the state to 100% renewable energy, electrify the mass transit and transportation sector, cut carbon from the power sector and create jobs in the clean energy economy. The […]
Read MoreLegislators, Community Leaders, Businesses Show Support for Transformational Clean Energy Legislation
Clean Energy Jobs Act would bring new jobs, especially to communities of color and rural counties throughout Illinois SPRINGFIELD, IL — Illinois lawmakers joined the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition today to press for bold clean energy legislation. The coalition of environmental, environmental justice, healthcare, consumer, business and faith leaders held a series of news conferences […]
Read MoreGovernor Pritzker Signs Illinois on to the U.S. Climate Alliance
Statement from the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition about Governor Pritzker signing an Executive Order today to join the U.S. Climate Alliance: “While the Federal Government remains shut down, today’s announcement is an important reminder that the responsibility to protect citizens from the harms of climate change has fallen to the states. By signing on to […]
Read MoreStatement from the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition Regarding the VW Settlement Plan
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) released its final plan today to invest the $108 million settlement the state received from Volkswagen. The plan was revised after advocates called for more public input in the process. The revised plan includes a significant increase in investments toward electric vehicle charging infrastructure, a reduction in administrative costs, […]
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