Power Up Illinois

12/23/2021

: The Prairie Wolf is now operational in Coles County. In addition to adding clean, to our grid, the farm will provide donations through grants to organizations and schools throughout the county. More:

Project will contribute millions to local and state economies through tax revenue, landowner income, jobs

12/21/2021

A recent report from DG+Design revealed that Illinois is one of the nation's top competitors for . As Illinois pushes to hit 100% in the coming years, our state is bound to reap massive benefits. More:

Following the recent passage of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) in September 2021, the DG+Design team has released a new Illinois Solar Market Report detailing expectations for massive growth for the state’s clean energy sector. Despite a tough year marred by global supply chain issues a...

12/16/2021

A new survey from the American Clean Power Association revealed that 93 percent of voters say that is important to the country’s future, regardless of political party. With support on both sides of the aisle, Illinois is bound to see a bright future. More:

12/13/2021

: The Glacier Sands in Mason County has officially begun commercial operation. 100 percent of its generated will be sold to Microsoft, helping the company attain its sustainability goals. More:

Cordelio Power's Glacier Sands wind farm will supply Microsoft under a 15-year PPA

12/09/2021

2021 has been a big year not only for in Illinois but also for the industry as a whole. just keep growing and the progress is not slowing down. More:

IEA executive director Fatih Birol says "a new global energy economy is emerging."

12/06/2021

Illinois has always been a leader in the industry. With a forward-focused lens, our state has primed itself to create more jobs in the state than ever before and become an example of leadership in the process. More:

Here’s how a formidable clean energy coalition helped pass the most equitable climate legislation in the country—and developed a blueprint for other states to follow.

12/03/2021

: Ørsted just recently purchased the Lincoln Land in southern Illinois. The project will assist Meta and McDonald's in their goals. Read more:

Vishal Kapadia, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer in Ørsted Onshore, says, “I’m delighted that we’re acquiring Lincoln Land Wind and that we continue to expand our footprint in the U.S. This transaction represents the continued successful ex*****on of our strategy of compleme...

11/30/2021

Illinois is at the forefront of leadership. With a workforce of 15,000, Illinois is just scratching the surface of the potential we can reach in renewables. More:

While the law's decarbonization targets and workforce development components grabbed headlines, less has been written about the utility regulatory requirements and challenges associated with enacting it, the authors write.

11/26/2021

With the right policies and leadership, our nation will see a better future through development. With the signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, this is becoming a reality. Read more:

On November 15th, 2021, President Biden signed the highly anticipated $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. Among other infrastructure-related incentives, the bill includes billions in funding to help fi

11/23/2021

Illinois produces enough to power the equivalent of 2.5 million homes. Our state is a powerhouse in utilizing our abundant resources in and to create a brighter future for Illinoisans statewide. https://bit.ly/30Bo2dW

11/19/2021

Last year, Illinois landowners and farmers saw $36 million in land lease payments from projects. With our state's initiatives in , our communities will be able to reap even more economic benefits. Visit powerupillinois.org for more information.

11/17/2021

The state's leadership has put Illinois on the global stage, attracting more business and economic development opportunities. is opening the door for 21st-century jobs in the land of Lincoln and beyond. Read more: https://bit.ly/3wO7bAk.

LONDON Governor JB Pritzker today held a series of productive meetings with British government officials and business leaders during his gubernatorial