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Below are the two largest guiding environmental policies. For more information about other policies, check out the IEC's legislative policy updates.
Clean Energy Jobs Act: Amendment to HB 3624
Clean Energy Jobs Act: Amendment to HB 3624
The Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA) seeks to increase renewable energy development in Illinois. Through objectives like creating clean jobs workforce hubs, reducing the equivalent of 1 million gasoline and diesel-fueled vehicles on the road, and building more than 40 million solar panels by 2030, the act works to address the climate crisis while improving infrastructure.
Future Energy Jobs Act
Future Energy Jobs Act
The Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA) was passed in 2017. The Act's main features are the expansion of Illinois' energy efficiency, the promotion of renewable energy throughout the state, and the creation of new energy jobs. While fixing Illinois' renewable energy funding, the act sets the goal of building 4,300 megawatts of new solar and wind power by 2030.
This IEC page provides monthly updates on current environmental policy in Illinois. They also provide information about other climate legislation being considered or passing during important periods in congress' sessions.
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