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Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition Testifies Before Lawmakers on Need for Equity in Energy Economy
Clean Energy Jobs Act Would Create Economic Opportunities & Jobs in Communities that Need Them The Most CHICAGO — Members of the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition testified today in a legislative hearing about the need to include equitable economic opportunities in communities across Illinois in energy legislation under consideration this spring. Testifying today before the…
Read MoreIllinois Clean Jobs Coalition Testifies Before Lawmakers on Record Electricity Increase Under New Trump Fossil Fuel Bailout
Clean Energy Jobs Act Would Avoid $864 Million Rate Hike, Reduce Bills & Create Clean Energy Job Opportunities Across Illinois CHICAGO — Members of the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition testified today in a legislative hearing hearing about a bailout of the fossil fuel industry recently delivered by appointees of President Trump. The move threatens northern…
Read MoreIllinois 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,…
Read MoreIllinois 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,…
Read MoreIllinois Consumers To Face Record Increase In Electricity Bills Unless Legislature Blocks New Trump-Backed Fossil Fuels Bailout
Bill pending in Illinois General Assembly would quash the threat of an $864 million increase on Northern IL Customers CHICAGO — Clean energy legislation pending before the General Assembly stands as the only viable alternative to an explosive increase in electricity costs—believed to be the largest in state history—for millions of Illinois consumers, following a…
Read MorePOWER BILLS TO BALLOON BY $864 MILLION IN NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNLESS STATE TAKES ACTION
Decision by Two Trump Appointees Today Could Lead to Largest Increase Ever for 3.65 Million Illinois Electricity Customers A federal ruling today will increase Illinois power bills by $864 million – believed to be the largest electricity increase in state history – unless the General Assembly takes immediate action to offset the controversial ruling by…
Read MoreCHICAGO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS CALL ON LEGISLATURE TO PASS CLEAN ENERGY JOBS ACT
For Immediate Release Nov. 13, 2019 Media Contact: Maura Possley maura@boycepossley.com 708-369-7090 City Council Members Support CEJA to Create Clean Energy Jobs in Communities of Color & Counties across Illinois Chicago — The Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition today applauded members of the Chicago City Council for their support of the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA)…
Read MoreILLINOIS CLEAN JOBS COALITION DETAILS $39 BILLION IN STATE ECONOMIC BENEFITS UNDER CLEAN ENERGY JOBS ACT
For Immediate Release Oct. 28, 2019 Media Contact: Maura Possley maura@boycepossley.com 708-369-7090 Coalition Releases CEJA Economic Impact Report That Also Finds Legislation Will Create $6 Billion in New State & Local Tax Revenue & $1.5 Billion Annually in Direct Local Workforce Investment Chicago — The Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition today released an economic impact report…
Read MoreCLEAN ENERGY JOBS ACT GAINS MAJORITY COSPONSORS IN ILLINOIS SENATE
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…
Read MoreTrump 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…
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