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Let's Repower America

It’s time to repower America — to unleash the power of clean energy to refuel and rebuild our economy and protect the environment.

We can harness the power of the wind and the sun — they won’t run out, they don’t harm our environment, and they’ll only grow cheaper over time.

President Obama shares this vision, and he has a plan to help us make it happen. Reducing the pollution that causes global warming will drive the transition to a clean energy economy and stop the climate crisis.

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Victories!!

Illinois Passes Bold Energy Reform Legislation

With the clock winding down on the 2009 legislative session, the Illinois General Assembly stepped up by passing comprehensive Environment Illinois-supported energy reform legislation that will bring energy efficiency standards for natural gas utilities to Illinois.  See our press release.

Illinois Moves Ahead With Vital Efficiency Standards for New Homes

On its last weekend of session, the Illinois General Assembly moved forward on key environmental legislation by passing energy efficiency standards for new homes. See our press release.

Chicago Aldermen Unanimously Pass Nation's First Municipal BPA Ban

Chicago City Council unanimously passed the nation’s first municipal ordinance to protect children’s health by eliminating the toxic chemical bisphenol-A (BPA) from baby bottles and toddler’s sippy cups sold in Chicago. See our press release.

 


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Tell your Congressman: Let's Repower America!

If we can do it in Chicago, we can do it statewide: Stop toxic baby bottles!

Protect our vanishing open spaces: Create a secure funding stream for IDNR!

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Another Victory!

Clean Cars Coming to Illinois

President Obama has announced a national standard to cut global warming pollution from passenger cars and trucks, making them 30 percent cleaner.

We’ve been calling for clean cars in Illinios for over three years, and thousands of Illinoisans have backed us contacting their legislators, appearing at community forms, or making a contribution. Thank you for your support! Press Release.

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Report: Dependence on Big Oil, Dirty Coal Could Cost Illinois $1.074 Trillion By 2030 7/02/2009

Between 2010 and 2030, Illinois will spend as much as $1.074 trillion on oil, coal, and other fossil fuels - 3 times the total earnings of all Illinois workers in 2007. At the same time, pollution from fossil fuels is the number one source of air and global warming pollution and a leading source of water pollution, said Environment Illinois in their new report.

U.S. House Votes to Unleash Power of Clean Energy 6/26/2009

Statement of Environment Illinois Program Director, Max Muller: ""Today, Congress took an historic step, toward a new clean energy economy and a healthy future by passing the American Clean Energy and Security Act . . .

Global Warming Will Cost Illinois Corn Growers $Millions 6/22/2009

Global warming could cost corn growers in Illinois $243 million a year, according to a new report by Environment Illinois. Illinois ranks second in the nation for projected corn losses due to global warming.

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The High Cost of Fossil Fuels: Why America Can’t Afford to Depend on Dirty Energy 7/02/2009

America is at an energy crossroad. As a nation, we are dependent on fossil fuels at a time of growing demand and dwindling supply. Meanwhile, fossil fuel use continues to impose massive environmental and economic costs. Now our country must choose between paying to continue the status quo and investing in a new energy future.

Hotter Fields, Lower Yields 6/22/2009

Global warming could cost corn growers in Illinois $243 million a year, according to a new report by Environment Illinois. Illinois ranks second in the nation for project corn losses due to global warming. Nationwide, the projected damage to America’s #1 crop totals more than $1.4 billion annually. Environment Illinois projects these losses to occur unless the United States Congress takes decisive action to repower America with clean energy and reduce global warming pollution.


In the News

Some Good (And Green) News Out Of Springfield 5/30/2009

Amid the turmoil in the General Assembly this week, environmentalists and consumer groups quietly earned a big victory on Thursday night, passing a sizeable energy efficiency reform package (SB 1918) through both chambers.

FDA relied heavily on BPA lobby 5/17/2009

As federal regulators hold fast to their claim that a chemical in baby bottles is safe, e-mails obtained by the Journal Sentinel show that they relied on chemical industry lobbyists to examine bisphenol A's risks, track legislation to ban it and even monitor press coverage.

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Clean Energy Means Green Jobs in Illinois

When you invest in clean energy, you're investing in real jobs and real people. See the ad we ran in the Chicago Tribune and Sun-Times.

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Visit Our Energy Efficiency Headquarters

Increasing energy efficiency makes economic sense and is also one of the best ways for Illinois residents and businesses to have a direct impact on their environmental footprint. Visit our Energy Efficiency Headquarters for more info.