Press Release:  ICYMI: Illinois Democrats Celebrate Historic Climate Bill

Springfield, IL — In case you missed it, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA), SB 25, a groundbreaking bill championed by Illinois Democrats that will help lower utility bills and save Illinoisans billions of dollars across decades.    

“In a time where Donald Trump’s economy is squeezing working families, Illinois Democrats delivered a bill that will help lower the monthly light bill. While Trump works overtime to punish working families by stripping away federal funding, Illinois Democrats worked toward clean energy projects and job opportunities,” said DPI Chair Lisa Hernandez. “Our new climate law is what it looks like when we invest in today’s infrastructure, despite what’s going on in Washington.”

The Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act will:

• Lower energy bills by requiring utilities to help reduce monthly bills for consumers

• Increase the electricity supply to allow for more power to be added

• Help the clean energy economy, create new jobs, promote employment equity, and jumpstart new energy projects across Illinois.

• Incentivize the use of solar panels, smart thermostats, and electric vehicles to lower energy use

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