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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2021 CONTACT Aviva Bowen – aviva@strategygroup.com SPRINGFIELD – Following the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus’s release of critical reform legislation, the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition released this statement: “We are proud to stand with the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus as they work to address systemic racism and historic inequities in our state…
Read MorePassage of the Clean Energy Jobs Act would expand these programs and create new jobs Chicago, IL — Today, the Illinois Power Agency announced that the popular solar savings incentive known as the Adjustable Block Program (ABP) ran out of funding in the northern part of the state, immediately ending the rebate payment offered to…
Read MoreVoters in Key Senate Districts Back Clean Energy Jobs Act Because It Provides Thousands of Jobs in Communities Most Impacted by Pandemic Chicago — A new poll shows that over 70% of Illinois voters in key state Senate Districts support the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA) because it is the only comprehensive, equitable clean energy…
Read MoreCEJA Would Create Thousands of Jobs, Billions of Clean Energy Private Investment & End Utility Handouts Chicago — As Illinois faces an economic and public health crisis, a racial and economic justice crisis, and a crisis of utility corruption, the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition announced a strengthened version of the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA),…
Read MoreMedia Contact: Maura Possley (708) 369-7090, maura@boycepossley.com Clean Energy Jobs Act Would Aid in COVID Recovery, Providing Thousands of Jobs in Communities Across Illinois Without Raising Taxes or Electric Bills Chicago — A new poll shows that 82% of Illinois voters support the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA), the comprehensive clean energy legislation that would…
Read MoreClean 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 MoreClean 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 MoreCHICAGO — 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 MoreSPRINGFIELD — 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 MoreBill 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 MoreThe Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition is launching an open conversation to explore how communities across Illinois can benefit from the clean energy economy. Listen. Lead. Share. We need your voice!
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