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Illinois Environmental Law

Finding aid for Illinois statutory law and regulation related to environmental protection. Also includes information about state sustainabiilty initiatives and energy efficiency standards.

The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA)

The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), Public Act 102-0662, was passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Pritzker on September 15, 2021. CEJA includes provisions to phase out carbon emissions from the energy and transportation sectors. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) is directed in CEJA to establish rebate and grant programs for electric vehicles and charging stations and oversee the phase-out of fossil fuel-fired electrical generation units.The Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs (DCEO) administers the workforce and economic development programs outlined in the act.