Illinois Climate Pollution Reduction Grants: Small Utility Clean Energy Planning Grant Program - Third Round

The Illinois Climate Pollution Reduction Grants: Small Utility Clean Energy Planning Grant Program aims to support municipal and cooperative electric utilities in transitioning to renewable energy. The program is part of the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program created by the Inflation Reduction Act, with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarding $430,251,378 to the State of Illinois for various programs over a five-year grant period. The grant will provide funding for small utility clean energy planning, with a focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Key aspects of the job include: • Developing clean energy plans for municipal and cooperative utilities • Providing financial and technical support for the transition to renewable energy • Improving air quality and enhancing energy resilience for the communities served by these utilities • Meeting reporting requirements, including semi-annual progress reports • Tracking the impact of the program through identified metrics