Illinois Clean Jobs

A historic win for Illinois! @GovPritzker signed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act yesterday, reinforcing our state's clean energy leadership. Hear from Gov. Pritzker, Sarah (@cubillinois), and Kavi (@votesolar) on how this law will save money through clean energy.

Instead of *another* rate hike, we should hold utility companies accountable, protect ratepayers from skyrocketing bills, and transition to more affordable clean energy alternatives. Join the rally on April 1st: bit.ly/noratehikerally

"The Protecting Our Water, Energy, and Ratepayers Act, or POWER Act, aims to persuade data centers to pay to build enough new clean energy for sustaining their operations." bit.ly/4bmdv6P

Thank you @GovPritzker for highlighting the benefits of clean energy in your State of the State Address! #CEJAworks

“We think that given how much energy they require, and also the improvements that will need to be made to the grid in order to accommodate [them], they should not only pay but bring their own new clean energy to power their facilities,” Flath said. bit.ly/3PhZHmt

Right now, data centers use huge diesel backup generators that fill the air with dangerous pollution. We need to pass the POWER Act to protect communities that are already overburdened by poor air quality! ilcleanjobs.org/power.

We're headed to Springfield on April 8 and May 30 to advocate for legislation like the POWER Act, which protects Illinois from data centers that are snapping up dangerously large amounts of water & energy without paying their fair share. Join us! ilenviro.org/iec-lobby-days/

Peoples Gas is making record profits and wants *another* $200 million rate hike. Join us on April 1st for a rally against the rate hike and for clean energy alternatives! bit.ly/4sFhmTL

"There's a bill in Springfield called the POWER Act. It would ensure that data centers pay their fair share for utility infrastructure, instead of passing it on to the consumer." yhoo.it/4aZTEeZ

"There are 1.2 million rides on the region's transit system every day. Just imagine the gridlock and fumes if even a fraction of those riders switched to driving. Passing the NITA Act has saved us from a $35 billion loss to the region’s economy." bit.ly/4soZhsI

"Hundreds of residents in environmental justice communities like Waukegan are being trained for careers in solar, EVs and energy efficiency." bit.ly/40iFtvf #CEJAworks

"Across Illinois, dozens of communities are locked into contracts to buy power from the state’s biggest coal plant for decades to come. But two cities in search of cheaper, cleaner energy want out." bit.ly/3Njtwm3

"A Southern Illinois workforce development company has secured a significant grant to launch new training programs for careers in the clean energy sector." #CEJAworks bit.ly/4rK5ZcW

"...with a headcount at one point topping 8,000, the plant arguably has grown into the state’s largest single manufacturing site." bit.ly/3PfZNuK

Today, @IllinoisPIRG, @AARPIllinois, @ILCleanJobs and CUB held a news conference outside Chicago City Hall to urge the City Council to help challenge Peoples Gas' push for a $202 million rate hike. Sign our petition against the PG money-grab: buff.ly/A8ZZ52G

As data centers partner with the Trump administration to gut protections, the POWER Act ensures that these massive new energy and water users will pay their fair share, meet clean energy standards to protect our health, and don’t pass costs on to us. bit.ly/4u4C7cM

Data centers should be required to cover their own costs, bring their own new clean energy, and be accountable to the local community. If you agree, add your name at ilcleanjobs.org/power!

A single hyperscale data center can use up to five million gallons of water every single day. Illinois needs commonsense guardrails to protect our water.

Over the last 15 years, Champaign resident Alex Long has transitioned his early 1900s home from natural gas to fully electrified. PRN, @IllinoisPIRG, @ILCleanJobs and other partners hosted 40+ visitors at Long’s home to learn how they could do the same.

Thank you to all of the event partners, including @faithinplace, @PrairieRivers, @IllinoisPIRG, @buildequinox, @ilgreenalliance, @EnvironmentIL, and many more!

In Champaign-Urbana, Alex converted his home to be fully electric, saving money and improving air quality. Watch this short video from a recent tour to learn about the electrification process and the benefits for you and your family!