Illinois News
The following news clips highlight Illinois involvement in recent renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and list in chronological order. Here you can scroll through of stories dating back to 2003. Alternatively, you can search state energy news by state and topic.
May 21, 2013
Wind Powering America Hosts 12th Annual All-States Summit: A Wind Powering America Success Story
Presenters at Wind Powering America's Annual All-States Summit focused on wind energy in a troubled market, discussing how the current uncertainty in the market regarding energy costs, renewable energy policy, and climate debate are impacting the wind market. More
January 15, 2013
Carbondale (IL) Opts for 100% Green Option in Community Choice Aggregation Vote
Carbondale, Illinois has opted for a 100% green power option at a 22% discount over standard usage costs as a result of its community choice aggregation plan. More
August 15, 2012
Energy Department Invests in Materials for Vehicle Fuel Economy
The Energy Department awarded $8 million for seven new projects to accelerate the development and deployment of stronger and lighter materials for the next generation of American-made cars and trucks. More
July 5, 2012
Energy Department Awards $14 Million for Energy Efficiency in 22 States
The Energy Department announced that it has awarded $14 million in new investments through its State Energy Program to state-led energy efficiency projects in 22 states. More
June 13, 2012
Chicago Joins the Better Buildings Challenge
The Energy Department and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel have announced that Chicago, Illinois, is joining the Better Buildings Challenge, committing to reduce energy use by 20% across nearly 24 million square feet of public and private building space within the next five years. More
April 4, 2012
Obama Administration Announces Great Lakes Wind Projects Agreement
The Obama Administration, DOE, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, and various federal and state agencies have signed a memorandum of understanding streamlining offshore wind development in the Great Lakes. More
March 31, 2012
Illinois Communities Opt for Community Choice Aggregation
More than 200 northern Illinois communities now have the option to select an electricity supplier other than the current electricity supplier, Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), after voting to approve community choice aggregation (CCA) referendums. CCA allows local governments to aggregate electricity demand within their jurisdictions in order to procure alternative energy supplies while maintaining existing transmission and distribution services. While not all of the communities will select a renewable energy supplier, there is interest among some communities. More
March 7, 2012
California is Top Renewable State: Report
A new survey by Ernst & Young ranks California as the top state in terms of renewable energy suitability. More
January 16, 2012
Illinois Wind for Schools Application Due March 1
The program will offer curriculum development resources, teacher professional development, on-site technical assistance, and instructional equipment to middle school and high school teachers across the state. More
September 7, 2011
DOE Awards up to $12 Million to Support Drop-In Biofuels
DOE will award up to $12 million in support of three drop-in biofuels projects in Illinois, North Carolina, and Wisconsin. More