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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.
September 16, 2009
DOE Delivers $354 Million for Energy Efficiency Projects in 22 States
DOE has awarded $354 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to 22 states under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. More
October 29, 2008
Dell and City of Chicago Join Ranks of Top Green Power Buyers
Thanks to their recent purchase of electricity from renewable power sources, Dell, Inc. and the City of Chicago, Illinois, are now in high positions on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's list of green power purchasers. DOE, the EPA, and the Center for Resource Solutions also presented the 2008 Green Power Leadership Awards on October 27. More
September 15, 2008
Illinois Orders Study of Smart Grid Initiative
The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved a rate request by ComEd that includes a plan to study smart grid technologies. Such technologies can alert the utility when an outage occurs and help customers track electricity rates on an hourly basis—enabling them to conserve and cut costs. More
November 15, 2007
Midwest States and Manitoba Sign Agreements to Reduce Greenhouse Gases, Promote Energy Efficiency and Renewables
Nine Midwestern states and the Canadian province of Manitoba signed an agreement to promote energy security and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, 11 Midwestern states have adopted a platform that establishes other regional goals to promote energy efficiency, biobased products, renewable sources for electricity, and carbon capture and storage. The actions took place during the Midwestern Governors Association Energy Security and Climate Change Summit in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. More
November 5, 2007
Illinois Grants More than $1.5 Million for Solar Thermal Development
The state's Solar Thermal Grant Program, administered by the Illinois state energy office, provides funds to cover up to 30 percent of the cost of installing a solar thermal energy system. The grants are being awarded for systems that produce heat energy for large-scale applications, such as car washes, commercial laundries, high-density housing developments, and public swimming pools. More
September 5, 2007
Illinois Requires 25 Percent Renewable Power by 2025
A new Illinois law requires the state's large electric utilities to draw on renewable energy for 25% of their power supply by 2025. The law also creates the Illinois Power Agency, which has broad powers to develop electricity procurement plans and to build renewable energy power plants. More
July 18, 2007
Illinois Offers $1,000 Rebate for Hybrids and Electric Vehicles
Through agreements with local financial institutions, Illinois is offering $1,000 rebates for residents that buy new hybrid and electric vehicles. But there are just 2,000 rebates available, so if you're thinking of buying a new vehicle, you'd better act fast. More
May 23, 2007
New Hydrogen Fueling Stations Operating in California and Illinois
New hydrogen fueling stations in Rosemead, California, and Des Plaines, Illinois (that state's first) are part of a growing infrastructure to serve tomorrow's fuel cell vehicles. The National Hydrogen Association now lists 45 hydrogen fueling stations operating in the United States. More
March 19, 2007
Illinois Small Wind Grants
Deadline: April 30, 2007
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity released guidelines for its fiscal year 2007 Renewable Energy Resources Small Wind Grant Program. More
December 13, 2006
Illinois Governor and Midwest Generation Agree on Long-Range Emissions Reduction Plan
An agreement between Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich and Midwest Generation will reduce mercury, nitrogen oxide, and sulfur dioxide emissions and bring the state into compliance with federal regulations. The deal includes developing new wind power plants in central Illinois. More
