Energy Council

The purpose of the Energy Council is to encourage the development and availability of all kinds of energy and conservation measures in an environmentally responsible and cost effective way. Energy companies are one of the cornerstones of Illinois’ economy. Therefore, our state needs policies that promote the continued expansion of energy production in Illinois, allow for development of energy resources and infrastructure to meet the state’s and nation’s increasing energy demands. These policies will also help keep energy costs competitive and attract business to Illinois. The Energy Council is one of several issue-specific councils working under the umbrella of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce.

About the Council

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legislative issues

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Energy Chamber Policy Review Archive

Illinois Energy Express Archive

Energy Council in the News:

Mercury Emissions

Executive Director Tom Wolf's Chicago Tribune Letter to the Editor-January 6, 2010

A Resource to Become More Energy Efficient

Tri-States Public Radio

Smart Grid and Economic Development in Illinois

The Business Ledger

Competition Creeping into Electricity Market

Executive Director Tom Wolf's State Journal Register Letter to the editor- July 24, 2009

Financing Clean Energy
By Rachel Gartner
WSIL-TV
March 3, 2009

More 'empower' to the people, Executive Director Tom Wolf's Sauk Valley Letter to the Editor-October 3, 2008

State Greenhouse Plan Misguided- September 3, 2008

Clinton Journal Op-Ed by Executive Director Tom Wolf - July 2, 2008

Chicago Tribune Letter to the Editor-June 10, 2008

Come to our Energy Forum!

8:30 - 10:00 am, Tuesday, March 23

State Capitol -- Room 114

Springfield, Illinois

How can energy development add jobs to Illinois' economy and what can the Illinois Legislature do to help make it happen?

Please join us for a roundtable discussion with energy, environment, labor and government leaders about what's real and what's fantasy when it comes to keeping and creating jobs in Illinois' energy sector – and what can be done in Springfield to bring more energy jobs to our state.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 | 8:30 to 10:00 am

State Capitol, Room 114 |Springfield, IL

Sponsored by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce's Energy Council

Moderated by Terry Martin, Illinois Channel

Co-Hosted by Representatives Lou Lang and Bill Mitchell and Senator Dan Kotowski

The forum will include representatives of all kinds of energy and will be rebroadcast on the Illinois Channel. We hope you can join us for this adult conversation on our state's energy and economic issues. Click here to let us know you’re coming!

Springfield Agenda – Energy to Jobs Initiative

The Illinois Chamber Energy Council is attempting to increase investment opportunities in the state by proposing legislation that modernizes regulations at the IEPA (SB 3344) and ICC (SB3343). These changes do not alter environmental protections, but they do offer an opportunity for a more efficient permit review process so when companies are determining where to move or where to grow, they'll know the permitting process in Illinois has improved. This is a way to improve the environment for job creation with little to no affect on the state’s budget. Click for background information on SB 3343 and SB 3344.

Energy Council

Come to our Energy Forum!

Springfield Agenda – Energy to Jobs Initiative

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Illinois Chamber Trying to Modernize Regulations in Illinois

ComEd's Laying Out in the Sun

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Legal Delays Hit Wind Projects, Too

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Highlights from the latest Illinois Energy Express

Come to Our Energy Forum!

Energy to Jobs Initiative

LaSalle Energy Tour