Transformative Vision for Retired Coal Plant Site

Restores Community Waterfront Access, Expands Clean Energy, and Offers a New Model

Defending Wetlands Against Effort to Gut Longstanding Protections

Iowa Regulators Boost Utility Transparency, Rescind Outdated Rules

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ELPC Welcomes EPA Final Rule to Replace All Lead & Copper Pipes

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Strengthening Clean Air & Climate Pollution Safeguards

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IL Supreme Court Should Hear Grain Belt Express Appeal to Protect Clean Power

CLEAN WATER

Illinois Coalition Calls on Governor to Protect Wetlands

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ELPC Thinks Webinar: Daniel Knowles, Author of "Carmaggedon"

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Protecting Midwest Wildlife Refuges

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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

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