Illinois PIRG 2024 Legislative Agenda
Illinois PIRG works to create a healthier, safer, more secure future for all Illinoisians. Here are the problems we are working to solve in 2023.
Energy efficiency
The fastest and most affordable way to get our country’s energy use under control is to make our homes, businesses and communities more energy efficient.
Energy experts estimate that we can reduce our overall energy usage by 50 percent below current levels in the next 30 years, simply by using better technologies and eliminating waste across our economy. Reducing energy use creates big savings—for our planet, our climate and our health. More efficient energy use will clean up our air and help combat climate change. And as an added bonus, reducing energy consumption also results in lower energy bills.
The Latest on Energy efficiency
Statement: New clean car standards are a win for consumers, health
Farewell to fluorescents
Updates
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Clean lighting bill clears Illinois House
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Groups urge Biden to ‘Finish the job’ on appliance efficiency
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Transformer efficiency rule leaves energy savings on the table
What You Can Do
Tell your state representatives: Phase out inefficient light bulbs that contain toxic mercury
Featured Resources
Buying LED bulbs: What to look for
Common questions and answers about heat pumps
How federal tax credits can help you reduce energy waste in your home
How federal tax credits can help you get an electric vehicle
The Latest
Type
Groups urge Biden administration to “Finish the job” on appliance efficiency standards
Legislation to phase out fluorescent lighting advances
If the bill becomes law, fluorescent lighting would be replaced over time with highly efficient LED bulbs, saving Illinois consumers more than $1.5 billion on utility bills, avoiding 2.2M metric tons of C02 emissions by cutting energy waste, and avoiding 419 lbs of mercury pollution by 2050.
Safer electric alternatives to gas stoves
Gas stoves put our health and environment at risk. When it's time to replace your gas stove, consider electric or induction stove.
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Stove efficiency standards finalized
Bulk of energy savings come from reducing energy waste from electric models in standby mode
Easy ways to lower your gas bill
Steps you can take to lower your gas bill, reduce your gas use, and make your home more energy efficient for all seasons.
