Minneapolis, MN

Current Projects

ELPC is a multidisciplinary organization, tackling environmental challenges and finding solutions in states across the Midwest.

Wild & Natural Places

Expanding Wilderness Across the Midwest

ELPC is working to expand federal Wilderness protections across the Midwest

Clean Energy

Transforming the Electricity Grid

We can reduce pollution and make our communities more resilient with renewable energy, but we need a more flexible and responsive electric grid to maximize these resources. ELPC is working to transform the grid quickly, affordably, and equitably.

Wild & Natural Places

Protecting the Driftless Area

ELPC is working to protect the Driftless Area from the unnecessary, 17-story Cardinal-Hickory Creek transmission line that would cause undue harm to the unique landscape.

Clean Energy

Powering Data Centers with Clean Energy

Clean Energy

Cleaning Up MidAmerican Energy

Wild & Natural Places

Protecting Midwest Wildlife Refuges

Clean Water

Preserving Resilient Wetlands

Clean Energy

Pursuing Grid Equity and Energy Justice

Clean Air

Protecting Northwest Indiana

Clean Energy

Redeveloping Retired Coal Plant Sites

Clean Transportation

Advocating for Public Transit, Walking and Biking

Climate Change

Midwest Cities Drive Climate Solutions

Wild & Natural Places

Expanding Wilderness Across the Midwest

Clean Energy

Thinking Beyond Wires

Clean Energy

Repowering the Rural Midwest

Clean Energy

Transforming the Electricity Grid

Wild & Natural Places

Protecting the Wisconsin Northwoods

Wild & Natural Places

Protecting the Driftless Area

Clean Water

Protecting the Great Lakes

Clean Water

Cleaning Up Lake Erie

Clean Energy

Accelerating Shift to Renewable Energy

Clean Energy

Growing Local Renewable Energy Resources

Clean Energy

Expanding Solar Energy for All

Clean Transportation

Accelerating Rollout of Electric School Buses

Clean Transportation

Improving Clean, Electric Vehicle Adoption

Clean Water

Reducing Agricultural Run-off Pollution to Stop Toxic Algae

Clean Air

Strengthening Clean Air & Climate Safeguards