It's Time for Gov. Pritzker to Lead on Clean Energy Jobs
As Governor Pritzker delivers his 2021 budget address against a backdrop of multiple crises facing Illinois, the need has never been greater for bold, equitable...
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Utility Accountability 101: How Do Utilities Make Money?
The way we generate and use electricity is changing fast. The transition in how we generate electricity is being driven in large part by the growing share of...
Illinois’ Recovery Starts with the Clean Energy Jobs Act
The Clean Energy Jobs Act is an essential part of Illinois’ economic recovery. It protects public health and creates good-paying jobs, while ensuring that the...
What Does a Just Recovery Look Like for Illinois?
Our economic recovery will ask this unavoidable question: will we double down on the old system - a fossil-fueled, profoundly unequal system that leaves many of...
Why Illinois Needs a New “Normal”
Illinois can’t go back to the old “normal,” but as we recover from coronavirus, we can chart a new path forward that centers equity and sustainability....
Gov. Pritzker Sets the Stage for Illinois to Lead on Climate
Gov. Pritzker has announced clean energy and climate will be top priorities in Illinois this spring. Here's why now is the right time and what that means for th...