Clean Energy

League Position

The League supports action by appropriate levels of government to encourage the use of renewable resources and energy conservation through funding for research and development, financial incentives, rate-setting policies, and mandatory standards.

We support the use of a variety of energy sources, with emphasis on conserving energy and using energy-efficient technologies, and predominant reliance on renewable resources.

We also support energy policies that limit reliance on nuclear fission.

News

News
Celebrate Earth Month
Celebrate Earth Month

This Earth Month, we encourage you to learn more about environmental threats facing our communities. Check out these four easy ways to engage with League resources and take action for the planet all month long.

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Take Action: CO2 Pipeline Safety
Take Action: CO2 Pipeline Safety

CO2 pipelines have been proposed in 23 Illinois counties, and they pose a safety risk to residents. HB4835, the Safety Moratorium on Carbon Dioxide Pipelines Act, temporarily stops CO2 pipelines and allows Illinois the time it needs to develop regulations that will protect its residents.

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League Action in February
League Action in February

Last month, the League spoke out on environmental protection, criminal justice, and government transparency, and more.

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Take Action: Climate Crisis
Take Action: Climate Crisis

Climate change and its effects threaten the physical, psychological, and economic well-being of our nation. Urge Congress to address the climate crisis and protect our youth.

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April is Earth Month!
April is Earth Month!

Celebrate the earth by taking action around three bills in front of the Illinois General Assembly.

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Lobby Day: Your voice, your issues, your schedule
Lobby Day: Your voice, your issues, your schedule

Join the LWV of Illinois online on Monday, April 24 to lobby for issues you believe in. Whether you have five minutes or two hours, you can take part!

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Listen to experts
Listen to experts

Issues Briefing is our annual look at current issues through an Illinois lens. Recordings from the February 2023 event are now available.

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Environmental Protection Progress
Environmental Protection Progress

LWVIL works on environmental protection issues throughout the year with a number of coalitions—together, we are making a difference for the Illinois environment.

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LWVUS Calls for National Action on Climate Change
LWVUS Calls for National Action on Climate Change

Following a new report from the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) LWVUS CEO Virginia Kase urged Congress to take steps to address climate change

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