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Spotlight: Jobs, equity and economic justice are at core of new Illinois Clean Energy Jobs Act
By Andrew Barbeau and Christie Hicks Friday Jun 14, 2019 at 5:10 PM Jun 14, 2019 at 5:10 PM Illinois has once again put itself at the forefront of the movement to promote a clean energy economy. Earlier this year, legislators including Sen. David Koehler, unveiled the Clean Energy Jobs Act (“Local advocates cheer state clean energy legislation,” Journal Star, Feb. 28), or CEJA, a groundbreaking bill that the Environmental Defense Fund was proud to play a central role in developing.
Illinois’ Clean Energy Jobs Act taps power of energy efficiency
By EDF Blogs By Christie Hicks and Andrew Barbeau The rollout of Illinois’ Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA) has focused attention on the bill’s four main pillars: a 100% renewable energy target by 2050, the decarbonization of the state’s power sector by 2030, the electrification of the transportation sector and a focus on equity and economic justice. But there’s a hidden gem of an opportunity in the bill that is just as promising as solar panels and electric cars: energy efficiency.
Equity, innovation can be part of Illinois’ efforts to electrify transportation
By EDF Blogs By Christie Hicks and Andrew Barbeau As Illinoisans consider ways to drive down pollution and the costs of energy, one place to look is what they drive. The transportation sector has now overtaken the power sector as the leading source of carbon pollution in Illinois, responsible for nearly one-third of all carbon emissions. Any state-level climate action must address transportation emissions.
This new bill is the next step on Illinois’ path to becoming a clean energy leader
By EDF Blogs By Christie Hicks and Andrew Barbeau It’s been just over two years since Illinois enacted the groundbreaking Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA), which set bold new goals for solar, wind and energy efficiency. Already, substantial gains from FEJA are being seen across the state. But, a just-completed lottery for renewable energy credits demonstrates that there is a voracious demand for solar and wind energy in Illinois that far exceeds current capacity.
Proving the negative: The challenge of calculating energy efficiency
“Efficiency is good.” That’s the mantra, a known truth, shared by both business executives and environmentalists, who eliminate waste to increase profits and reduce pollution. When it comes to electricity, efficiency also has proven effective.
With New Distributed Energy Rebate, Illinois Could Challenge New York in Utility Innovation
How does the electric utility fit in to a rapidly-evolving energy system? That’s what the Illinois Commerce Commission is trying to determine with its new effort, “NextGrid.” Together, we’re rethinking the roles of the utility, the customer, and energy solution providers in a 21st-century electric grid.
With New Distributed Energy Rebate, Illinois Could Challenge New York in Utility Innovation
How does the electric utility fit in to a rapidly-evolving energy system? That’s what the Illinois Commerce Commission is trying to determine with its new effort, “NextGrid.” Together, we’re rethinking the roles of the utility, the customer, and energy solution providers in a 21st century electric grid.
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