The state of Illinois in the US will soon pass a comprehensive clean energy bill that will make it one of the leading states in clean energy in the country.
Named the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, the bill enjoys bipartisan support in the House.
It will outlaw fossil fuel power plants in the state by 2045. However, before the deadline, Illinois is mandating such plants to meet its aggressive environmental targets.
Illinois is going to spend $580 million a year to move its clean energy share of its energy mix from 9% to 50% by 2040. In addition to making its energy supply cleaner, the fund will create thousands of new jobs.
Solar energy will get a boost, from spending $20 million on community projects to $50 million. The bill also includes moves to revive the solar industry after the downturn caused by the pandemic.
In the same bill, Illinois wants to increase energy efficiency for low-income communities and save millions of dollars a year. It will also solidify labor standards in clean energy projects.
$78 million will go to expanding electric transportation, with 45% going to low-income communities.
The state of New York recently banned the sales of new ICE vehicles from 2035.
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