Celebrate Earth Day Every Day

The Midwest’s special places remind people of what we’re working so hard to protect and preserve every day of the year – as well as on Earth Day. Please share your photos of these special places with ELPC. They will inspire those who follow our efforts on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest, and you’ll be entered to win a new camera. Celebrate Earth Day Every Day.

• Iowa Legislature Advances Solar Tax Credit
• ELPC Joins National Journal Energy Blog, Talks Farm Bill Energy Title
• Howard Learner Op/Ed on AnnArbor.com
• Chicago Tribune: Two Chicago Coal Plants to Close in 2012
• Chicago Green Office Challenge Recognizes ELPC Office with Highest Ranking

Update – Chicago Coal Plants to Shutter in 2012

Chicago Tribune broke the news that Midwest Generation announced May 2nd that both the Fisk and Crawford coal plants will be closed in September 2012, instead of by the end of 2012 and 2014. The Chicago Clean Power Coalition released this statement in response to the news.

Victory! Indiana Votes to Protect Waterways

The Indiana Water Pollution Control Board voted March 14th to adopt new standards that will help protect Indiana’s waterways from unnecessary new pollution. The Board’s 6-2 vote completed more than five years of work by stakeholders from across the state. Read more.