Illinois Green Policy Update: June 2024 

Illinois Advances Sustainability Goals in Spring Legislative Session Last month, the Illinois General Assembly wrapped up its Spring 2024 legislative session. The big climate news from the session was the passage of the Safety and Aid for the Environment in Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) Act. While CCS can be used to reduce the amount…

Policy Brief: Stretch Codes

March 14, 2024

To comply with one of the mandates in the historic 2021 Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), Illinois has undergone the process of working with energy…

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Welcome from our 2024 Board Chair

February 7, 2024

2023 was a landmark year for Illinois Green Alliance and net zero buildings. In 2024, it is critical we seize the next opportunity to grow…

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Meet Illinois Green’s 2023 Outstanding Volunteers

February 7, 2024

We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Outstanding Volunteer Awards! These six volunteers have gone above and beyond in their work with…

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Chicago to Introduce Clean and Affordable Buildings Ordinance

January 23, 2024

CHICAGO – Today, at a press conference at City Hall, Alderwoman Maria Hadden of Chicago’s 49th ward announced that Mayor Brandon Johnson will be introducing…

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Net Zero Building Case Study: Countryside Municipal Complex

January 17, 2024

Learn about the net zero Countryside Municipal Complex

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A Letter from our Executive Director – Celebrating 2023

December 22, 2023

Dear valued partner, The progress this past year makes me more excited than ever about our big bold vision to decarbonize every building in Illinois.…

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Welcoming Our New Board Members

December 7, 2023

This year the Illinois Green Alliance Board Elections Committee are pleased to present the results of this year’s Board of Directors elections. The Board of…

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18th Annual Emerald Awards for Green Building in Illinois Announced

November 10, 2023

2023 Awardees Highlight the Impact of Net Zero Action on Communities Chicago, IL – Illinois Green Alliance announced the recipients of this year’s Emerald Awards,…

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How One Illinois Foundation Catalyzed Net Zero Building Growth

October 26, 2023

By: Sam Stevens, Communications Intern The Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation (ICECF)’s net zero energy building grant has played a significant role in driving the…

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State Board Calls for Green Ribbon Schools Applications

September 15, 2023

Green Ribbon Schools Program Seeks to Highlight Illinois’s Schools and Districts Commitment to Environmental Education and Sustainability SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Board of Education…

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