Safer Cleaner Energy
The Peoples Gas pipe replacement program is driving up our bills while failing to achieve its public safety objective. We’re working to fix this troubled program and facilitate the transition to clean energy.
Add your name: Coca-Cola should keep its promise to make reusable bottles
Coca-Cola needs to focus on making bottles refillable or returnable, not rely on recycling.
Illinois PIRG is an advocate for consumers, advancing solutions to problems that affect Illinoisans' health, safety and wellbeing.
The Latest
Three steps to reduce food waste
Good news on reducing plastic: Companies hear the call for change
Updates
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
New survey finds strong public support for energy efficiency
Regulators deny Peoples Gas attempt to delay transparent planning
Join us for a day of action with the International Plastic Pellet Count
Clean & Healthy Rockford
Join us to learn about accelerating the transition to clean energy and clean transportation in your own home, in our state, and in Rockford.
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Nordlof Center, 118 Main St, Rockford, Illinois 61101
Red Tape and Rooftop Solar: How instant permitting can help more Illinois families go solar faster
Instant online permitting for solar – now in use in more than 270 jurisdictions across 13 states – can reduce these permitting delays, making it faster, easier and cheaper to install solar panels.
I like that PIRG digs down and finds ways the system has been rigged against our long-term welfare and tries to translate that into legislative and legal action at the state, local and national levels.Nick Bridge, Member
PIRG will keep working until the job’s done
We have a vision to transform our transportation systemDanny Katz, Executive Director, CoPIRG
We have a vision to transform our transportation system
I greatly appreciate PIRG for fighting for a safer, healthier world.Helen M, Member
PIRG keeps me informed
I see daily reminders of how much damage we have done and know that fixing that damage starts with me.Matt C.V., Member
Fixing that damage starts with me.
I think your organization has done a great job selecting issues where the public interest needs an advocate.Clare Feinson, Member
