Power Up Illinois

Locally-led coalition of pro-growth leaders, advocating for the economic benefits of renewable energy for our communities. Initiative of @USCleanPower. 💨☀️🌽

[Power Up Illinois @PowerUp_IL]

#ICYMI: The Prairie Wolf #solarfarm is now operational in Coles County. In addition to adding clean, #renewableenergy to our grid, the farm will provide donations through grants to organizations and schools throughout the county. More: https://t.co/HUxQionLel

[Power Up Illinois @PowerUp_IL]

A recent report from @dgplusdesign revealed that Illinois is one of the nation's top competitors for #solarenergy. As Illinois pushes to hit 100% #cleanenergy in the coming years, our state is bound to reap massive benefits. More: https://t.co/SNGgSAs5tW

[Power Up Illinois @PowerUp_IL]

A new survey from @USCleanPower revealed that 93 percent of voters say that #cleanenergy is important to the country’s #energy future, regardless of political party. With support on both sides of the aisle, Illinois is bound to see a bright future. More: https://t.co/1VSLyg6rfW

[Power Up Illinois @PowerUp_IL]

#ICYMI: The Glacier Sands #windfarm in Mason County has officially begun commercial operation. 100 percent of its generated #renewableenergy will be sold to @Microsoft, helping the company attain its sustainability goals. More: https://t.co/iDBcJVxhTS

[Power Up Illinois @PowerUp_IL]

2021 has been a big year not only for #renewablenergy in Illinois but also for the industry as a whole. #Renewables just keep growing and the progress is not slowing down. More: https://t.co/6uT4AUvAun

[Power Up Illinois @PowerUp_IL]

Interested in how energy legislation is benefitting Illinois communities, consumers, and our environment? Join @LLCoolK_4 and @SierraClubIL next week.

[Illinois Sierra Club @SierraClubIL]

Mark your calendars🗓️ Join us & @faithinplace on Wednesday, 12/15 for a Town Hall w/ @LLCoolK_4 to learn more about the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act —historic legislation that gets IL off of fossil fuels & builds a clean energy future! 🌎⚖️

RSVP ➡️ https://t.co/yu5Jeke7xY

[Power Up Illinois @PowerUp_IL]

Illinois has always been a leader in the #energy industry. With a forward-focused lens, our state has primed itself to create more #renewableenergy jobs in the state than ever before and become an example of #renewable leadership in the process. More: https://t.co/B5AH3L2cGT

[Power Up Illinois @PowerUp_IL]

#ICYMI: @Orsted just recently purchased the Lincoln Land #windfarm in southern Illinois. The project will assist @Meta and @McDonalds in their #renewablenergy goals. Read more: https://t.co/oG0qrlD1Ee

[Power Up Illinois @PowerUp_IL]

Illinois is at the forefront of #renewableenergy leadership. With a #cleanenergy workforce of 15,000, Illinois is just scratching the surface of the potential we can reach in renewables. More: https://t.co/MhND2HEpDZ

[Power Up Illinois @PowerUp_IL]

With the right policies and leadership, our nation will see a better future through #cleanenergy development. With the signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, this is becoming a reality. Read more: https://t.co/xnrZyNK15d

[Power Up Illinois @PowerUp_IL]

Illinois produces enough #cleanenergy to power the equivalent of 2.5 million homes. Our state is a #renewbleneergy powerhouse in utilizing our abundant resources in #wind and #solar to create a brighter future for Illinoisans statewide. https://t.co/4a0i5zplU2

[Power Up Illinois @PowerUp_IL]

Last year, Illinois landowners and farmers saw $36 million in land lease payments from #cleanenergy projects. With our state's initiatives in #renewables, our communities will be able to reap even more economic benefits. Visit https://t.co/IbBY64t2hd for more information.

[Power Up Illinois @PowerUp_IL]

@eilperin @UChiEnergy @LFFriedman Welcome, @LFFriedman!

We'd love to take you on a tour of Illinois' clean power infrastructure. As the fastest growing state in the Midwest for renewable energy, there's a lot to see.

[Power Up Illinois @PowerUp_IL]

The #BuildBackBetterAct includes important investment that will support our growing clean power industry in Illinois. Thank you for your support @RepUnderwood!

[Rep. Lauren Underwood @RepUnderwood]

We need bold investments in good public schools, public health infrastructure & environmental protection. @AppropsDems and I are ready to negotiate to fund these priorities and ensure we fund the government. It’s time for Republicans to come to the table.

[Power Up Illinois @PowerUp_IL]

Also highlights @argonne's leadership in battery storage technology, in his remarks with the @ELPCenter this morning.

Utility scale battery storage is an important and growing part of the clean power mix in Illinois, colocated with solar and wind projects.

#twill

[Power Up Illinois @PowerUp_IL]

Speaking now, @SenatorDurbin praises the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework for"building in resiliency and investment in the electric grid."

Thank you for your leadership building the infrastructure we need to keep growing our clean power harvest in IL, Senator! #twill

[Power Up Illinois @PowerUp_IL]

Great coverage by @WGNNews' on the impacts of climate change for Illinois, including our farmland. Thank you @JackieBange & Tom @Skilling for covering!

IL farmers are a part of the solution as key partners in making our state a clean power leader.
https://t.co/AQbaZ2i7H0

[Illinois Sierra Club @SierraClubIL]

ICYMI, yesterday, @GovPritzker signed the Reimagining Electric Vehicles Act, which builds on #CEJA to expand #electricvehicle infrastructure in IL!

At the bill signing, our very own @jackdarin also got to check out the new @Rivian truck. 🛻⚡️

📸: @jencwalling of @ilenviro

[Power Up Illinois @PowerUp_IL]

The state's #renewableenergy leadership has put Illinois on the global stage, attracting more business and economic development opportunities. #Cleanenergy is opening the door for 21st-century jobs in the land of Lincoln and beyond. Read more: https://t.co/oqvZuJGybG.

[Power Up Illinois @PowerUp_IL]

We applaud @RepUnderwood, our U.S. Congress, and @POTUS for the historic passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which will modernize the nation's #transmission systems and propel the #cleanenergy industry forward.