Midwest

Illinois

Illinois passed the historic Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) in 2021, putting the state on the pathway to 100% clean energy by 2050. By 2024, Illinois cut emissions 20% from 2005 levels, but meeting the state’s 2025 climate target would require an additional 39% cut from present-day emissions. The state is a key hub for national crude oil and natural gas distribution, although in-state electricity generation from coal is declining in response to stricter emissions regulations and economic pressures.

GHG Reduction Targets

All targets relative to 2005 levels

2025

26%

Governor

J.B. Pritzker (Democrat)

House Party

Democratic Supermajority

Senate Party

Democratic Supermajority

Legislative session

1/8/25 - 5/31/25

US Climate Alliance Status

Member

Key Offices & Links

27

Policies Enacted or In Progress

across 7 policy areas

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40

Policy Opportunities

across 6 policy areas

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Midwest

12 states

This map shows the occurrence of climate policies passed at the state-level. Higher numbers represent more climate policies enacted.

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Progress by Policy Area

Enacted Enacted policies have been passed or established in a state by a governing body via legislation, executive orders, rules, regulations, and/or other program creation, and remain in effect.
In-progress In progress policies have been established in a state, but final regulations, rules, or plans are pending final approval. This also includes legislation and executive orders that require regulations to be put into effect.
Partially Enacted Partially enacted policies have been enacted in the state, but are missing one or more policy components. Dashboard policies cannot be considered partially enacted unless policy components are available.
Not Enacted Not enacted policies have not been passed or established in the state or are no longer in effect.

Glossary of Terms

The colored bars indicate the status for each policy on the Dashboard, viewed across seven policy areas.

Status	Policy	Policy Area	Policy Category	Year Enacted
Enacted	Healthy Soils Financial Incentives Empty column The Sustainable Agriculture Grants Program provides grants to implement conservation practices that reduce soil loss and improve soil health. The Cover Crop Premium Discount Program offers premium discounts to promote additional acres of cover crops that are not covered by other state and federal program incentives. Funds in the Partners for Conservation Fund and the Partners for Conservation Projects Fund may be used to provide capacity grants to support soil and water conservation districts in implementing soil health programs. The Illinois Healthy Soils Initiative promotes voluntary and incentive-based soil health efforts. Establishing Policies Public Act 103-0008 (HB 3817) (2023) Public Act 103-0494 (SB 1701) (2023) Sustainable Agriculture Grants Program Cover Crop Premium Discount Program	Natural and Working Lands	Agriculture	2023
Enacted	Healthy Soils Technical Assistance Programs Empty column Funds in the Partners for Conservation Fund and the Partners for Conservation Projects Fund may be used to provide capacity grants to support soil and water conservation districts in implementing soil health programs. Establishing Policies Public Act 103-0008 (HB 3817) (2023)	Natural and Working Lands	Agriculture	2023

Illinois

Key Offices & Links

27

40

Midwest

Progress by Policy Area

Climate Governance and Equity

Cross-Sector

Electricity

Buildings and Efficiency

Transportation

Industry, Materials, and Waste Management

Natural and Working Lands

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in Illinois

Climate Policies in Illinois