Minneapolis, MN

Current Projects

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

Wild & Natural Places

Protecting Michigan Wilderness

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.

Wild & Natural Places

Protecting Michigan Wilderness

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

Climate Change

Midwest Cities Drive Climate Solutions

Clean Transportation

Accelerating Rollout of Electric School Buses

Clean Water

Monitoring EPA Enforcement in the Midwest

Clean Transportation

Improving Clean, Electric Vehicle Adoption

Clean Water

Reducing Agricultural Run-off Pollution to Stop Toxic Algae

Clean Air

Achieving Healthy Clean Air for All

Clean Transportation

Opposing Highway Boondoggles

Clean Water

Protecting the Upper Mississippi River

Clean Transportation

Growing Midwest Rail Network

Wild & Natural Places

Protecting Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie

Clean Energy

Advancing Energy Efficiency

Clean Air

Shutting Down Dirty Coal

Clean Air

Monitoring Air Quality