APEC-Southern Illinois is pleased to announce the very first KiloWatch- a new monthly short form/article, from a rotating cast of contributors. The “ Monthly Kilowatch” is intended to briefly add Chapter content on various topics of interest; typically drawing on news articles, trade group postings, third party newsletters, etc.
August 2021 APEC Southern Illinois KiloWatch
Proposed CLEAN Energy Jobs Act Legislation
August 20, 2021
By Joe Birschbach
As we head into the Fall, the biggest topic in state energy policy is likely associated with discussions by the State of Illinois government regarding new energy policy.
Referred to as CEJA (Clean Energy Jobs Act), this proposed policy has been described as “massive…..at its heart lies the main prerogative of fighting climate change by relying on carbon-free energy and renewable energy sources”.
Wherever your preferences lay, any new policy has the potential to be quite impactful; certainly worth keeping your eye on. I’d encourage all members to gain awareness, understand implications; including how it may impact you personally, your business and your community.
For your benefit, I’ve included the following links pulled briefly from an online search:
https://ilcleanjobs.org/who-we-are/clean-energy-jobs-act/
https://wsiltv.com/2021/06/17/clean-energy-bill-still-on-table-for-this-summer/
https://trackbill.com/bill/illinois-senate-bill-1718-clean-energy-jobs-act/2052014/