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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…

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…

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…

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…

“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…

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…

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…

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…

Biden climate leadership, clean energy champion Welch in Speaker’s chair bring momentum to combat climate change, create equitable jobs, and hold utilities accountable SPRINGFIELD – As Illinois faces an economic and public health crisis, a racial and economic justice crisis, and a crisis of utility corruption, leaders of the Illinois General Assembly and the Illinois…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 13, 2021 SPRINGFIELD – Following the election of a new Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition released this statement: “The Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition congratulates State Representative Emanuel “Chris” Welch on his election as the next Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. As a…