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Celebrating ELPC 30 Years - 2023 Gala

ELPC Celebrates 30 Years of Impact

Three Decades of Protecting the Midwest Environment

VIDEO: ELPC's Federal Lawsuit to Stop Dredge Dump on SE Chicago Lakefront

Peoples Gas Rate Case Decision Pivotal for Customers and Clean Energy Transition

We advocate, innovate, and litigate to protect the Midwest’s environment from the Great Lakes to the Great Plains.

Impact Across the Region

Current Projects

AWARD

ELPC Receives American Bar Association 2023 Award for Excellence in Environmental, Energy & Resources Stewardship

NEWS

US Dept of Transportation Issues Greenhouse Gas Performance Measure

NEWS

EPA Methane Plan a Step Forward for Climate

NEWS

DTE Rate Case Order Offers Mix of Disappointments, Benefits on Energy Equity

BLOG

ELPC is at the Forefront of Greening the Yellow School Bus

NEWS

Michigan PSC Approves Disastrous Line 5 Tunnel Permit Application

In the News

Op-Ed: Illinois Commerce Commission Rejects ‘Business as Usual’ in Utilities’ Rate Hike Requests

Chicago Tribune

Editorial: Wind Farms in Lake Michigan Make No Economic Sense. Springfield Ought To Sink That Idea.

Chicago Tribune

Residents, Environmental Advocates Reject Plan for Toxic Waste Dump on Southeast Side

WBBM

Conservationists Renew Push to Protect Old Growth Forests and Stop Fourmile Project

WXPR

Can We Count on Renewable Energy? Four Ways Wind, Solar and Water Can Power the U.S.

USA Today

Important Victory

DTE Case Settlement: “One of the Biggest Regulatory Wins I’ve Ever Seen”

How a “people powered” settlement with Detroit's DTE Energy sets a new standard for utilities

We’re all in to protect the Midwest’s environment.

Priority Issues

Climate Change

Clean Energy

Clean Air

Clean Water

Clean Transportation

Wild & Natural Places