Energy Democracy Rural electric cooperatives (co-ops) serve the critical electricity needs of rural Illinoisans. Prairie Rivers Network is working to ensure that they are poised to take advantage of clean energy and be part of tackling the climate crisis. This work requires an understanding of their history and the unique challenges limiting opportunities for the […]
renewable energy
Renewable Energy
The Energy of the Future is Now As the coal industry continues to decline, renewable energy offers a clear path to a cleaner, brighter future. Problem: Burning Fossil Fuel Contributes to Global Warming Producing energy by burning fossil fuels like coal, gasoline, diesel, and oil, creates carbon dioxide emissions that are a major contributor to […]
