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# Climate Jobs Illinois

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- [Statement from Climate Jobs Illinois on Gov. Pritzker’s Data Center Investment Tax Credit Pause](https://climatejobsillinois.org/statement-from-climate-jobs-illinois-on-gov-pritzkers-data-center-investment-tax-credit-pause/) - Governor Pritzker’s decision to pause the Illinois Data Center Investment Tax Credit is a shortsighted decision that will cost Illinois workers and taxpayers. This pause does nothing to lower utility bills, protect the grid, or advance clean energy. Instead, it will send billions of dollars in investment and thousands of union jobs to Indiana, Kentucky,
- [Climate Jobs Illinois calls on Gov. Pritzker to abandon pause of data center tax credit program](https://climatejobsillinois.org/climate-jobs-illinois-calls-on-gov-pritzker-to-abandon-pause-of-data-center-tax-credit-program/) - On behalf of its coalition members, Climate Jobs Illinois today shared the following letter with Gov. J.B. Pritzker expressing concern about his proposal to pause the Illinois Data Center Investment Tax Credit program outlined in your FY2027 budget address.
- [Statement from Climate Jobs Illinois on Governor Pritzker’s Budget Proposal](https://climatejobsillinois.org/statement-from-climate-jobs-illinois-on-governor-pritzkers-budget-proposal/) - Governor Pritzker’s proposed budget and executive orders project an inspired vision for Illinois’ economic and clean energy future, but elements of this budget raise important questions about how the state will balance competitiveness, job creation, and long-term energy affordability — particularly when it comes to policies impacting critical infrastructure growth. A moratorium on tax incentives
- [Statement from Climate Jobs Illinois on POWER Act introduction](https://climatejobsillinois.org/statement-from-climate-jobs-illinois-on-power-act-introduction/) - The following is a statement from Joe Duffy, executive director of Climate Jobs Illinois: “Illinois is at an important inflection point. The rapid expansion of data centers brings legitimate questions about energy demand, grid impacts, and environmental stewardship — and those issues deserve thoughtful consideration. At the same time, these projects represent substantial opportunities for
- [STATEMENT FROM PAT DEVANEY AND CLIMATE JOBS ILLINOIS ON GOVERNOR PRITZKER’S SIGNING OF THE ENERGY OMNIBUS](https://climatejobsillinois.org/statement-from-pat-devaney-and-climate-jobs-illinois-on-governor-pritzkers-signing-of-the-energy-omnibus/) - “Governor Pritzker’s signing of the Energy Omnibus marks a major step forward for Illinois’ clean energy future and the working people who will build it. This law makes clear that the clean energy transition in Illinois will be built by skilled, local union workers earning family-sustaining wages. By strengthening project labor agreements and expanding access
- [STATEMENT FROM CLIMATE JOBS ILLINOIS ON ENERGY OMNIBUS PASSAGE](https://climatejobsillinois.org/statement-from-climate-jobs-illinois-on-energy-omnibus-passage/) - “Today’s passage of the Energy Omnibus is a major win for Illinois’ clean energy future — and for the hardworking union members who will build it. This legislation ensures the clean energy transition delivers good-paying, local union jobs that strengthen communities, support schools, and keep paychecks here in Illinois. By lowering the project labor agreement
- [Chicago Sun-Times: Eliminating clean energy investments would be a waste](https://climatejobsillinois.org/chicago-sun-times-eliminating-clean-energy-investments-would-be-a-waste/) - Repealing or weakening these investments would slam the brakes on job growth, forcing workers to bear the brunt of political dysfunction in Washington America stands at a crossroads: We can either build a stronger, cleaner and more resilient energy economy, or we can allow short-sighted political decisions to cut funding for federal clean energy incentives
- [Climate Jobs Illinois facilitates over $25 million in grants for clean school buses from Biden-Harris Administration](https://climatejobsillinois.org/climate-jobs-illinois-facilitates-over-25-million-in-grants-for-clean-school-buses-from-biden-harris-administration/) - Chicago, Peoria, East St. Louis public school districts to purchase dozens of electric school buses as part of Illinois’ transition to a clean energy economy Jan. 10, 2024 — Labor coalition Climate Jobs Illinois today applauded the Biden-Harris administration and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for awarding grants to three major public school districts in
- [In climate jobs era, here’s what Inflation Reduction Act means for Illinois workers](https://climatejobsillinois.org/in-climate-jobs-era-heres-what-inflation-reduction-act-means-for-illinois-workers/) - August 24, 2022 This new climate jobs stimulus will tip the scales and help us tackle the climate crisis while beginning to reverse 40 years of wage stagnation and widening racial inequality. President Joe Biden signs the Inflation Reduction Act with Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (left) and House Majority Whip James Clyburn in the
- [Climate Jobs Illinois Hires Equity Director, Campaign Mobilization Director](https://climatejobsillinois.org/climate-jobs-illinois-hires-equity-director-campaign-mobilization-director/) - March 17, 2022 Chynna Hampton and Mia Korinke to support labor coalition in implementation of Climate and Equitable Jobs Act Springfield, Ill. – Climate Jobs Illinois (CJI) today announced it has named Chynna Hampton as its Equity Director and Mia Korinke as Campaign Mobilization Director as the labor coalition works to implement components of the
- [Climate Jobs Illinois Applauds House Passage of Inflation Reduction Act](https://climatejobsillinois.org/climate-jobs-illinois-applauds-house-passage-of-inflation-reduction-act/) - August 12, 2022 Joe Duffy, executive director of Climate Jobs Illinois, issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the historic Inflation Reduction Act. “The Inflation Reduction Act will deliver real economic relief for families, and it will bring the fight to climate change on an unprecedented scale with historic investments in
- [Kathi Griffin and Dan Montgomery: Toward building carbon free schools](https://climatejobsillinois.org/kathi-griffin-and-dan-montgomery-toward-building-carbon-free-schools/) - By Kathi Griffin and Dan Montgomery Jun 14, 2022 As the school calendar winds down for summer break, students and families will be making plans for vacations, camp, and trips to the beach. Back on campus, administrators and educators will be preparing for the year ahead, including piecing together a plan to keep their aging
- [Letter to the Editor: Carbon-Free Schools program can keep students safe, healthy and focused](https://climatejobsillinois.org/letter-to-the-editor-carbon-free-schools-program-can-keep-students-safe-healthy-and-focused/) - June 10, 2022 As the school calendar winds down for summer break, students and families will be making plans for vacations, camp, and trips to the beach. Back on campus, administrators and educators will be preparing for the year ahead, including piecing together a plan to keep their aging buildings operational. Older heating and air
- [Schools Can Save on Utility Costs](https://climatejobsillinois.org/schools-can-save-on-utility-costs/) - May 28, 2022 As the school calendar winds down for summer break, students and families will be making plans for vacations, camp, and trips to the beach. Back on campus, administrators and educators will be preparing for next year, including piecing together a plan to keep their aging buildings operational. Older heating and air-conditioning systems,
- [Climate Jobs Illinois Welcomes Labor Sec. Walsh to Learn More About Illinois’ Leadership in Building Clean Energy Economy With Union Workers](https://climatejobsillinois.org/climate-jobs-illinois-welcomes-labor-sec-walsh-to-learn-more-about-illinois-leadership-in-building-clean-energy-economy-with-union-workers/) - Aug. 24, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT Natalie Bauer Luce nbl@cullotonbauerluce.com Inflation Reduction Act, Climate & Equitable Jobs Act Set Illinois as National Leader in Cutting Emissions, Expanding Jobs for Underserved Communities CHICAGO — Labor coalition Climate Jobs Illinois today welcomed U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Marty Walsh to Illinois to learn more about the impact of
- [Climate Jobs Illinois Applauds House Passage of Inflation Reduction Act](https://climatejobsillinois.org/climate-jobs-illinois-applauds-house-passage-of-inflation-reduction-act-2/) - Aug. 12, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT Natalie Bauer Luce nbl@cullotonbauerluce.com CHICAGO — Joe Duffy, executive director of Climate Jobs Illinois, issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives today passed the historic Inflation Reduction Act: “The Inflation Reduction Act will deliver real economic relief for families, and it will bring the fight to climate
- [Climate Jobs Illinois Applauds President Biden’s Enactment of Inflation  Reduction Act](https://climatejobsillinois.org/climate-jobs-illinois-applauds-president-bidens-enactment-of-inflation-reduction-act/) - Aug. 16, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT Natalie Bauer Luce nbl@cullotonbauerluce.com Historic climate law will put millions of union men and women to work across the country building clean energy economy of the future CHICAGO — Climate Jobs Illinois (CJI) today applauded President Joe Biden’s enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The IRA will create millions
- [Climate Jobs Illinois: Union Labor Ready to Get to Work Building Illinois' Clean Energy Future, Fight Climate Change](https://climatejobsillinois.org/climate-jobs-illinois-union-labor-ready-to-get-to-work-building-illinois-clean-energy-future-fight-climate-change/) - Labor coalition applauds Gov. Pritzker’s enactment of historic measure putting Illinois on path to carbon-free energy by 2045; sets national precedent for labor standards, equity provisions, climate goals Creates and protects thousands of new union jobs CHICAGO — Labor coalition Climate Jobs Illinois (CJI) signaled it was ready to get its members to work building
- [Climate Jobs Illinois Applauds Senate Passage of Clean Energy Legislation to Create Thousands of Union Jobs, put State on Path to be 100% Carbon Free by 2045](https://climatejobsillinois.org/senate-passage-of-energy-legislation/) - Labor coalition urges Gov. Pritzker to sign bill immediately Legislation sets national precedent for labor standards on clean energy projects, expands job and apprenticeships for Black and Latinx communities Springfield, Ill. — Labor coalition Climate Jobs Illinois (CJI) praised the Illinois Senate’s passage of historic legislation to move Illinois to a carbon-free economy by 2045
- [Climate Jobs Illinois Applauds House Passage of Legislation to Put Union Labor to Work Building Illinois’ Clean Energy Future](https://climatejobsillinois.org/climate-jobs-illinois-applauds-house-passage-of-legislation/) - Labor coalition calls on Senate to pass historic measure that would put Illinois on path to 100% carbon free by 2045 Legislation sets national precedent for labor standards on clean energy projects, expands job and apprenticeships for Black and Latinx communities Springfield, Ill. — Labor coalition Climate Jobs Illinois (CJI) applauded the House of Representatives’ passage
- [Climate Jobs Illinois issued the following statement regarding the proposed amendment on SB 2408](https://climatejobsillinois.org/climate-jobs-illinois-statement-on-sb-2408/) - Thursday, September 9 “Our coalition has reviewed the proposed amendment and supports the current version of the bill. The legislation sets the strongest clean energy labor standards in the country, requiring project labor agreements on all utility-scale wind and solar projects and sets prevailing wages for non-residential projects. These provisions will raise the standard for
- [Statement from Climate Jobs Illinois on Clean Energy Legislation in Recognition of Labor Day](https://climatejobsillinois.org/statement-from-climate-jobs-illinois-on-clean-energy-legislation-in-recognition-of-labor-day/) - Friday, September 3 “Illinois’ labor community has a long, rich history of taking on and winning tough fights in the interests of working men and women, from advocating for safer working conditions to pressing for better wages and benefits that uplift families and provide greater opportunities for future generations. As we celebrate this Labor Day,
- [Statement from Climate Jobs Illinois on Clean Energy Legislation](https://climatejobsillinois.org/statement-from-climate-jobs-illinois-on-clean-energy-legislation/) - Wednesday, September 1 “We applaud everyone who has been working around the clock to forge a deal. We are nearly there. Passing a version of this bill out of the Senate last evening is a major step forward for Illinois after multiple failed efforts in previous years to reach even that milestone. We look forward
- [Statement of the Climate Jobs Illinois and Path to 100 Coalitions on HB 3666](https://climatejobsillinois.org/statement-on-hb-3666/) - Monday, August 30 Path to 100 Coalition and Climate Jobs Illinois are united in their support for HB 3666, the omnibus energy legislation filed today in the Illinois General Assembly. This legislation will prevent the loss of thousands of Illinois energy jobs in September and is the result of more than two years of debate
- [Letter: Act on energy plan](https://climatejobsillinois.org/letter-act-on-energy-plan/) - Record flooding, historic droughts, Lake Michigan’s disappearing shoreline. These are the increasingly visible effects of the climate crisis that threaten to further disrupt our economy and our daily lives, while disproportionately impacting underserved and marginalized populations in long-neglected communities as a result of historic and deeply rooted inequality. Governor JB Pritzker and the legislature in
- [Stop the stall. Enact a strong pro-climate energy bill for Illinois](https://climatejobsillinois.org/stop-the-stall-enact-a-strong-pro-climate-energy-bill-for-illinois/) - If Illinois is to move more quickly into a clean energy future, state Senate President Don Harmon and House Speaker Chris Welch must make it happen. Promptly. A comprehensive energy bill in the Legislature that would ensure Illinois is doing its part to combat manmade climate change is stalled in a showdown between labor unions
- [Organized Labor Declares Impasse With Environmental Groups Over Clean Energy Overhaul](https://climatejobsillinois.org/organized-labor-declares-impasse-with-environmental-groups-over-clean-energy-overhaul/) - A coalition of influential labor unions says negotiations with environmental groups over a massive new clean energy proposal have reached impasse, and is asking Gov. JB Pritzker and lawmakers to step back into talks to broker a compromise. The impasse declaration comes just days after nuclear giant Exelon doubled down on its threat to close
- [Voice of the People: Time for Illinois to get serious about climate](https://climatejobsillinois.org/voice-of-the-people-time-for-illinois-to-get-serious-about-climate/) - Record flooding, historic droughts, Lake Michigan’s disappearing shoreline. These are the increasingly visible effects of the climate crisis that threaten to further disrupt our economy and our daily lives, while disproportionately impacting underserved and marginalized populations in long-neglected communities as a result of historic and deeply rooted inequality. Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Legislature
- [TALKS FIZZLE ON ENERGY BILL — OBAMA STILL GETS PARK PUSHBACK — LESLIE BLUHM’s WHITE HOUSE NOD](https://climatejobsillinois.org/talks-fizzle-on-energy-bill-obama-still-gets-park-pushback-leslie-bluhms-white-house-nod/) - Happy Tuesday, Illinois. While former Gov. Rod Blagojevich holds a presser about getting his reputation back, former Gov. Jim Edgar was sharing insight in his executive leadership training program. You can learn a lot from both. Negotiations around the clean energy bill that stalled in the General Assembly earlier this year have completely broken down,
- [D.C. nuke bailout won't save Illinois plants](https://climatejobsillinois.org/d-c-nuke-bailout-wont-save-illinois-plants/) - With a state rescue hung up over other issues, Illinois lawmakers hoped the national infrastructure bill would buy them time. No such luck, Exelon says. A $6 billion program to bail out unprofitable nuclear plants is part of the bipartisan infrastructure bill the U.S. Senate will consider this week, but it won’t save two nukes
- [CLIMATE JOBS ILLINOIS RALLIES TO SAVE UNION JOBS, NUCLEAR PLANTS](https://climatejobsillinois.org/climate-jobs-illinois-rallies-to-save-union-jobs-nuclear-plants/) - Labor coalition calls for State support to protect 28,000 Illinois jobs, secure $125 million in funding for local schools, emergency services Over 500 union workers gather at State Capitol to fight for their jobs **Livestream footage available** Springfield, Ill. — Labor coalition Climate Jobs Illinois (CJI) today hosted a rally outside the State Capitol to call
- [INDEPENDENT REPORT FINDS STATE NEEDS TO SUPPORT NUCLEAR PLANTS](https://climatejobsillinois.org/independent-report-finds-state-needs-to-support-nuclear-plants/) - Labor coalition Climate Jobs Illinois (CJI) has outlined how the state could achieve this in a transparent and accountable way in a new whitepaper.
- [CLIMATE JOBS ILLINOIS EXPANDS ENERGY ACCOUNTABILITY, TRANSPARENCY REFORMS FOR CLIMATE UNION JOBS ACT](https://climatejobsillinois.org/climate-jobs-illinois-expands-energy-accountability-transparency-reforms-for-climate-union-jobs-act/) - Labor coalition Climate Jobs Illinois today announced that it will expand the accountability, ethics and transparency reforms in the Climate Union Jobs Act by adding amendments from Rep. Larry Walsh Jr. and Sen. Michael Hastings.
- [CLIMATE JOBS ILLINOIS PRAISES HOUSE COMMITTEE PASSAGE OF CLIMATE UNION JOBS ACT](https://climatejobsillinois.org/climate-jobs-illinois-praises-house-committee-passage-of-climate-union-jobs-act/) - Labor coalition Climate Jobs Illinois (CJI) today praised the House Public Utilities Committee for passing the Climate Union Jobs Act.
- [CLIMATE JOBS ILLINOIS UNVEILS LEGISLATION TO PUT UNION LABOR TO WORK BUILDING ILLINOIS’ CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE](https://climatejobsillinois.org/climate-jobs-illinois-unveils-legislation-to-put-union-labor-to-work-building-illinois-clean-energy-future/) - Proposal would put thousands of tradespeople to work building a 100 percent clean energy economy in Illinois and provide a new pathway to the middle class
- [CLIMATE JOBS ILLINOIS APPLAUDS GOV. PRITZKER’S CALL FOR CLEAN ENERGY LEGISLATION, SUPPORT FOR NUCLEAR FLEET](https://climatejobsillinois.org/climate-jobs-illinois-applauds-gov-pritzkers-call-for-clean-energy-legislation-support-for-nuclear-fleet/) - Coalition calls for strong labor standards to ensure Illinois’ clean energy future is built by union workers.
- [CLIMATE JOBS ILLINOIS NAMES JOE DUFFY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO CONTINUE PUSH FOR PRO-CLIMATE, PRO-WORKER AGENDA](https://climatejobsillinois.org/climate-jobs-illinois-names-joe-duffy-executive-director-to-continue-push-for-pro-climate-pro-worker-agenda/) - A native of Northbrook, Illinois, Duffy has deep experience in Illinois politics, issue advocacy and campaigns.
- [CLIMATE JOBS ILLINOIS: LAST-MINUTE FUNDING FOR NEW RECS LACKS STRONG LABOR STANDARDS, EQUITY PROVISIONS](https://climatejobsillinois.org/climate-jobs-illinois-last-minute-funding-for-new-recs-lacks-strong-labor-standards-equity-provisions/) - CJI called for the Illinois state legislature to reject an 11th hour attempt to allow more ratepayer dollars to fund additional renewable energy credits without strong labor standards or adequate equity provisions.
- [ILLINOIS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION JOINS CLIMATE JOBS ILLINOIS TO CREATE CLEANER, FAIRER FUTURE POWERED BY UNION JOBS](https://climatejobsillinois.org/illinois-education-association-joins-climate-jobs-illinois-to-create-cleaner-fairer-future-powered-by-union-jobs/) - IEA joins union-led coalition to champion Carbon Free Schools Initiative.
- [CLIMATE JOBS ILLINOIS URGES BIDEN ADMINISTRATION, CONGRESS  TO PRIORITIZE CLEAN ENERGY, TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS IN FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE PACKAGE](https://climatejobsillinois.org/climate-jobs-illinois-urges-biden-administration-congress-to-prioritize-clean-energy-transportation-projects-in-federal-infrastructure-package/) - Durbin, Duckworth, Krishnamoorthi, Bustos, Gracia signal support
- [IL VALLEY SCHOOLS, MUNICIPALITIES ANNOUNCE SUPPORT FOR CLIMATE JOBS ILLINOIS’ PLAN TO CREATE CLEAN ENERGY UNION JOBS](https://climatejobsillinois.org/il-valley-schools-municipalities-announce-support-for-climate-jobs-illinois-plan-to-create-clean-energy-union-jobs/) - Springfield, Ill. — A group of Illinois Valley schools, towns and municipal governments today announced their support of labor coalition Climate Jobs Illinois’ package of policy recommendations to save or create up to 280,000 jobs and transition Illinois to a 100-percent clean energy economy by 2050. All wrote letters backing the package for putting working
- [STATEWIDE GROUP ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR CLIMATE JOBS ILLINOIS’ PLAN TO CREATE CLEAN ENERGY UNION JOBS](https://climatejobsillinois.org/statewide-group-announces-support-for-climate-jobs-illinois-plan-to-create-clean-energy-union-jobs/) - The Fair Assessment Information Resource Committee (FAIRCOM) wrote a letter backing the labor coalition’s package for putting working families and local communities first.
- [BYRON SCHOOL DISTRICT, BOARD OF EDUCATION & FIRE DISTRICT ANNOUNCE SUPPORT FOR CLIMATE JOBS ILLINOIS’ PLAN TO CREATE CLEAN ENERGY UNION JOBS](https://climatejobsillinois.org/byron-school-district-board-of-education-fire-district-announce-support-for-climate-jobs-illinois-plan-to-create-clean-energy-union-jobs/) - Springfield, Ill. — The Byron Community Unit School District, the Byron Board of Education and the Byron Fire Protection District today announced their support of labor coalition Climate Jobs Illinois’ package of policy recommendations to save or create up to 280,000 jobs and transition Illinois to a 100-percent clean energy economy by 2050. Their letters
- [Energy News Network: In Illinois energy bill negotiations, equity is taking center stage](https://climatejobsillinois.org/energy-news-network-in-illinois-energy-bill-negotiations-equity-is-taking-center-stage/) - All three major coalitions pushing for new clean energy legislation are touting social justice as a priority ...
- [NBC Rockford: Byron schools, fire dept. back Climate Jobs Illinois plan to create clean energy jobs](https://climatejobsillinois.org/nbc-rockford-byron-schools-fire-dept-back-climate-jobs-illinois-plan-to-create-clean-energy-jobs/) - The Byron Community Unit School District, the Byron Board of Education and the Byron Fire Protection District announced their support of labor coalition Climate Jobs Illinois’ package of policy recommendations to save or create up to 280,000 jobs
- [‘CLIMATE JOBS ILLINOIS’ RELEASES 10-POINT PLAN TO CREATE CLEANER, FAIRER FUTURE POWERED BY UNION JOBS](https://climatejobsillinois.org/climate-jobs-illinois-releases-10-point-plan-to-create-cleaner-fairer-future-powered-by-union-jobs/) - Proposals to transition Illinois to 100% clean energy by 2050, saves or creates more than 280,000 jobs and new opportunities in historically disinvested communities Illinois Federation of Teachers joins coalition to champion Carbon-Free Schools Initiative Springfield, Ill. — Labor coalition Climate Jobs Illinois today unveiled its package of policy recommendations to transition Illinois to a
- [OneIllinois: Unions ally to form Climate Jobs Illinois](https://climatejobsillinois.org/oneillinois-unions-ally-to-form-climate-jobs-illinois/) - By Ted Cox The state’s major labor unions joined this week to form a coalition to connect workers with the burgeoning clean-energy industry called Climate Jobs Illinois. The coalition formally announced its launch Monday, declaring it intended to “advocate for a pro-worker, pro-climate agenda,” and that it “will push for a thoughtful but ambitious clean-energy
- [SEIU ILLINOIS STATE COUNCIL JOINS CLIMATE JOBS ILLINOIS COALITION](https://climatejobsillinois.org/seiu-illinois-state-council-joins-climate-jobs-illinois-coalition/) - Labor group representing 150,000 essential workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic will continue advocating for good union jobs in just transition to clean energy economy CHICAGO - The SEIU Illinois State Council, representing 150,000 janitors, healthcare workers, public employees and more across the state, today announced it will join the Climate
- [CLIMATE JOBS ILLINOIS CALLS FOR WORKER, COMMUNITY SUPPORT IN TRANSITION TO CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE](https://climatejobsillinois.org/climate-jobs-illinois-calls-for-worker-community-support-in-transition-to-clean-energy-future/) - Vistra Coal Power Plant Closures Spur Need for Just Transition for Workers, Communities Springfield, Ill. — Climate Jobs Illinois today called for creating a just transition for workers and local communities impacted by anticipated coal plant closures, citing Vistra’s announcement this morning that it will shutter the remainder of its Illinois facilities by 2028. “As
- [WBBM Radio: Unions unite to create clean energy jobs](https://climatejobsillinois.org/wbbm-radio-unions-unite-to-create-clean-energy-jobs/) - WBBM Radio’s Craig Dellimore reports on Climate Jobs Illinois’ formation. Listen: https://climatejobsillinois.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/RADWBBM_09-14-2020_20.08.31.mp3
- [‘Climate Jobs Illinois’ to Fight for Cleaner, Fairer Future Fueled by Union Jobs](https://climatejobsillinois.org/climate-jobs-illinois-to-fight-for-cleaner-fairer-future-fueled-by-union-jobs/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 14, 2020 ‘CLIMATE JOBS ILLINOIS’ FORMS TO FIGHT FOR CLEANER, FAIRER FUTURE FUELED BY UNION JOBS Gov. Pritzker welcomes group ‘to the effort to create a cleaner future for our state.’ Diverse coalition of Illinois labor unions unite to back practical policies to tackle environmental crisis, economic inequality U.S. Rep. Garcia,

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- [Home](https://climatejobsillinois.org/) - From wind turbine technicians, solar panel installers and nuclear plant engineers, to security officers, teachers and janitors, Climate Jobs Illinois represents the hundreds of thousands of Illinois union men and women, apprentices and trainees who will help power our way to a carbon-free future. Our coalition is committed to continuing to advocate for pro-worker, pro-climate
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- [Careers](https://climatejobsillinois.org/careers/) - Position: Campaign Mobilization Director Contract: Independent Consultant Compensation: $8,000 per month Position SummaryThe Campaign Mobilization Director will work in coordination with the Climate Jobs Illinois Executive Director and Executive Committee to develop and execute political, communications, and grassroots strategies in support of Carbon Free Schools and other Climate Jobs Illinois priorities. The position will focus
- [The Inflation Reduction Act](https://climatejobsillinois.org/the-inflation-reduction-act/) - The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is catalyzing a transformative shift in Illinois’ energy landscape, fostering the development of renewable energy projects that promise economic growth, environmental sustainability and equitable workforce development. Climate Jobs Illinois and its partners are at the forefront of this transition, championing union-built projects that harness IRA federal funding to build a
- [Equitable Workforce Development](https://climatejobsillinois.org/equitable-workforce-development/) - Illinois’ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) offers apprenticeship and training programs to increase representation of Black, Latino and other equity eligible communities in the renewable energy industry. Climate Jobs Illinois, in partnership with HIRE360, is supporting 11 workforce programs across the state to provide comprehensive career training for clean energy construction careers. The Climate
- [Schools](https://climatejobsillinois.org/schools/) - Carbon Free Healthy Schools is a community-driven campaign to invest in Illinois’ public schools and universities through energy efficiency upgrades and solar power systems to: Save school districts and colleges millions in energy costs Decrease emissions that contribute to climate change, and Create thousands of union jobs Join the Cause: * indicates required Email Address
- [About](https://climatejobsillinois.org/about/) - Climate Jobs Illinois — which is independent of energy developers and utilities— is a coalition of labor organizations advocating for a pro-worker, pro-climate agenda in Illinois. A state affiliate of the Climate Jobs National Resource Center, Climate Jobs Illinois is united around a shared goal of combating climate change while reversing income inequality. Our mission
- [Offshore Wind](https://climatejobsillinois.org/offshore-wind/) - Climate Jobs Illinois supports the proposed Rust Belt to Green Belt Pilot Program Act to help Illinois jumpstart an offshore wind project in Lake Michigan and create thousands of good-paying union jobs. Sponsored by Representative Marcus Evans and Senator Robert Peters, this bill would direct the Illinois Power Agency to procure renewable energy credits for
- [News](https://climatejobsillinois.org/news/) - Statement from Climate Jobs Illinois on Gov. Pritzker’s Data Center Investment Tax Credit Pauseclimatejobil2026-06-05T15:06:58+00:00June 5th, 2026| Governor Pritzker’s decision to pause the Illinois Data Center Investment Tax Credit is a shortsighted decision that will cost Illinois workers and taxpayers. This pause does nothing to lower utility bills, protect the grid,Read More Climate Jobs Illinois calls
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