FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Contact:
Renner Barsella, renner.barsella@sierraclub.org
Hannah Flath, hannahlee.flath@sierraclub.org, 860-634-0225
SPRINGFIELD, IL -- Today, after months of negotiation, the Illinois House passed the Climate and Equitable Jobs Bill, effectively moving Illinois one step closer to a 100% renewable energy future. This historic legislation centers equity and environmental justice while achieving bold action on climate change. Sierra Club urges the Illinois State Senate to pass this legislation as soon as possible.
In response, Sierra Club Illinois Director Jack Darin released the following statement:
“This historic bill represents a nation-leading plan to set Illinois on course to 100% clean energy, heeds the call of science for bold action on climate change, and centers equity and environmental justice every step of the way.
“I want to thank the Governor, legislative leaders, stakeholders, and the tens of thousands of Illinoisans who have raised their voices as part of this process. Today, those voices were heard, as this historic agreement is grounded in their hopes for a better future for Illinois and our planet. We urge the Illinois State Senate to vote to concur with the House on SB2408 as soon as possible so that the Climate and Equitable Jobs Bill can become the law of the land and we can deliver a better future for all the residents of our state.”