February 12, 2026 | Press Release
Advocates and legislators touted data center legislation to keep rates from skyrocketing, protect water, and prevent pollution at a press conference in Champaign.
Clean Energy
March of the Data Centers
December 12, 2025 | Blog Post
Over the past six months, communities across Illinois have been caught off guard by sudden proposals—often from major tech companies—to build enormous data centers nearby.
Beyond Solar Panels: Exploring the Co-Benefits of Solar Farms for the Environment
November 24, 2025 | Blog Post
In many Illinois communities, the conversation around solar often centers on a key question: How will the solar installation affect the soil and water that supports some of America’s most productive farmland?
Illinois Legislature Passes the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act
October 31, 2025 | Press Release
The Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act (SB25 HA5) passed with a vote on the Senate floor, following its passage in the House…
Why a Resilient Grid Matters in Illinois
October 1, 2025 | Blog Post
Electricity powers nearly every aspect of our daily lives—from lighting and technology to heating and cooling—yet few of us consider the complex systems and infrastructure that make this possible.
