October 9, 2026 | Blog Post
As solar farms expand across the Illinois landscape, the importance of proper siting and planning has become a hot topic, prompting local leaders to ask: “What’s our role in all of this?”
Clean Energy
Why is Transmission Needed for a Clean Energy Future?
July 27, 2026 | Blog Post
While conversations often focus on renewable energy sources, achieving a clean energy future will require substantial investments in battery storage, energy efficiency, and expanded and improved transmission infrastructure.
Navigating New Requirements: Battery Storage Planning and Safety for Local Governments
June 18, 2026 | Blog Post
Resilient Communities Webinar explores what local communities need to know about battery storage.
Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition Introduces the POWER Act to Protect Ratepayers from Data Center Impacts
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.
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.
