illinois land & liberty coalition

Renewable Energy is Powering Illinois' Economy

  • $62.3 million in drought-proof, resilient land lease payments to Illinois farmers, ranchers, and private landowners.

  • $73.1 million generated in property, state, and local taxes for Illinois communities.

  • In Illinois, the clean power sector plays a vital role in job creation, employing 16,300 individuals.

  • 3.4 million homes can be powered by renewable energy in Illinois, increasing grid resiliency and energy independence.

  • Illinois wind, solar, and energy storage facilities avoided the water consumption of 17 billion gallons.


 

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