INFO SHEET: An Example of Comprehensive Energy Policy: The Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA) in Illinois
The Clean Energy Jobs Act creates a complete ecosystem to build and maintain an equitable, clean, reliable energy future for Illinois, and to take care of workers losing their coal jobs. It’s the only legislation that has been put together by a partnership of organizations (the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition) and with input from individuals in communities across the state. It provides many opportunities with overall positive benefits for climate, economy and humanity. Please visit each link below to read more about the details on the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition website. Additionally, an informative video by Illinois citizen Jean Korte can be viewed at this link.
Good for the climate, as in reducing CO2 emissions and switching away from fossil fuels:
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Good for the economy, as in lowering costs for consumers and businesses and creating jobs:
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Good for humanity, as in ensuring benefits for people and communities across the state:
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What can you do?
| Get the latest CEJA news, contact legislators, participate in grassroots activism, learn about town halls and other events; visit the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition website at www.ilcleanjobs.org. | Take courses on energy and climate, join in an online community and find local groups, take clean energy target actions and earn points; visit the CLEANetwork website at www.CLEANetwork.com. |