September 19, 2024 | Press Release
Two projects from Southern Illinois have been awarded an “Energizing Rural Communities Prize,” the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations announced Wednesday.
Press Releases
Central Illinois legislators announce intent to file legislation to protect Mahomet Aquifer
September 10, 2024 | Press Release
On Tuesday, Senator Paul Faraci and Representative Carol Ammons announced their intent to file legislation to protect the Mahomet Aquifer.
New Rural Electric Cooperative Scorecards empower member-owners across Illinois
September 4, 2024 | Blog Post
Across Illinois, rural electric cooperatives have a lot of work to ensure they don’t fall behind in the transition to a clean energy future.
NEWS: Environmental groups reach settlement with Pond Creek mine to protect water quality
August 26, 2024 | Blog Post
Illinois’ waters will be better protected from mining waste thanks to a new settlement finalized last week.
$30 Million Sports Complex to Revitalize Abandoned Coal Mine Site in Marion, Illinois
August 14, 2024 | Press Release
Thanks to federal funding aimed at land restoration, a new $30 million sports complex is being constructed on the site of an abandoned coal mine in Marion.
