Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition introduces new legislation to put Illinois on track to achieve 100% clean energy, expand workforce development, and responsibly transition away from fossil fuels
In response, Jack Darin, Director of Sierra Club Illinois Chapter, released the following statement:
“The introduction of the Clean Energy Jobs Act SB2132 (CASTRO) / HB3624 (WILLIAMS) today marks another historic moment for Illinois to lead the response to federal inaction on climate change. This bill was shaped by thousands of Illinois residents who participated in the Clean Jobs Coalition’s “Listen, Lead, Share” campaign, which hosted dozens of community listening sessions across the state in 2018. Sierra Club volunteers across the state worked with coalition partners to convene these sessions, and we heard loud and clear that Illinois is ready for a 100% clean energy future that includes everyone and lifts up those that need it most.
The Clean Energy Jobs Act sets our state on a track to reduce dangerous pollution from fossil fuels, create more quality careers in every corner of the state, and power our state with a strong and equitable 100% clean energy economy by 2050. Sierra Club is proud to join with our partners in the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition and build on the immense success of the Future Energy Jobs Act which is already driving new job creation and training programs in disadvantaged communities and new clean energy investments particularly in downstate Illinois.”
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