Illinois
Governor
J.B. Pritzker (Democrat)
House Party
Democratic Supermajority
Senate Party
Democratic Supermajority
Electricity market structure
Deregulated
Key Offices & Links
36
36
Midwest
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- Not Enacted Not enacted policies have not been passed or established in the state or are no longer in effect.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in Illinois
Climate Policies in Illinois
| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | Year Enacted | |
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26-28% by 2025 | 50-52% by 2030 | net-zero by 2050 Relative to 2005 levels Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Climate Governance | 2019 | |
| Enacted |
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IDNR Climate Action Plan Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Climate Governance | 2023 | |
| Not Enacted |
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State greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventories report sector-based GHG emissions in a given year, and often provide historical data on emissions over time. Inventories may also include data on co-pollutant emissions. |
Climate Governance and Equity
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Climate Governance | ||
| Not Enacted |
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Climate bureaucracy consists of dedicated climate offices and staff, interagency working groups, task forces, and other bodies made up of government staff. These bodies are often responsible for writing a state's climate plan and implementing the policies and strategies identified to meet its climate targets. |
Climate Governance and Equity
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Climate Governance | ||
| Not Enacted |
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Climate advisory bodies often write or advise on a state's climate plan, and make non-binding recommendations on climate policy design and implementation. The bodies can consist of all non-government members, or be a mix of government and non-government members. |
Climate Governance and Equity
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Climate Governance | ||
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Illinois' Constitution states: “SECTION 1. PUBLIC POLICY - LEGISLATIVE RESPONSIBILITY. The public policy of the State and the duty of each person is to provide and maintain a healthful environment for the benefit of this and future generations. The General Assembly shall provide by law for the implementation and enforcement of this public policy. SECTION 2. RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS. Each person has the right to a healthful environment. Each person may enforce this right against any party, governmental or private, through appropriate legal proceedings subject to reasonable limitation and regulation as the General Assembly may provide by law.” Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Climate Governance | 1970 | |
| Enacted |
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"Environmental justice communities" are the 25% highest scoring census block groups based on factors including environmental hazards, income, race, health, and other environmental and socioeconomic criteria used by the U.S. EPA's EJScreen; communities are also able to request self-designation as an EJ community. Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | 2017 | |
| Enacted |
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Environmental Justice Communities Map Illinois EPA EJ Start Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | 2026 | |
| Enacted |
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At least 25% of Illinois Solar for All funding must be allocated to projects within EJ communities. At least 45% of transportation electrification funding must be directed to environmental justice communities. Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | 2017 | |
| Enacted |
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Illinois EPA – Office of Environmental Justice Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | ||
| Enacted |
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Commission on Environmental Justice Justice40 Oversight Committee Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | 2011 | |
| Enacted |
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The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must evaluate cumulative environmental justice (EJ) impacts when reviewing applications for certain air pollution construction permits. As part of this review, the Illinois EPA can consider an applicant’s past environmental violations and is authorized to enact stricter requirements for air monitoring and pollution prevention within EJ communities. Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | 2026 | |
| Enacted |
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Energy Transition Workforce Commission Phase I and Phase II Reports Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Just Transition | 2024 | |
| Not Enacted |
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Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. |
Climate Governance and Equity
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Just Transition | ||
| Enacted |
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Energy Transition Workforce Commission Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Just Transition | 2021 | |
| Enacted |
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The Energy Transition Community Grant Program provides grants to communities that have experienced or will experience a fossil fuel or nuclear plant or mine closure. Grant funds can be used to address the economic and social impact on the community of the plant retirement or transition. Up to $40 million will be allocated annually for this program, subject to appropriation. Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Just Transition | 2021 |