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 MoreClean Energy Jobs Act
POWER 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 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 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 MoreCommentary: Now is the time to pass the next Illinois clean energy bill
By Andrew Barbeau and Christie Hicks It has been just over two years since Illinois enacted the groundbreaking Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA), which set bold new goals for solar, wind and energy efficiency. Already, substantial gains from FEJA are being seen across the state. But, a just-completed lottery for renewable energy credits demonstrates that […]
Read More