Illinois
News
IL, NJ Boost Support for Renewable Energy, Environmental Leader, August 20, 2010
Cashing in on wind energy: Sangamon County may get a wind farm, Illinois Times, July 1, 2010
Developing wind farms is a breeze for Midwest Wind Energy, Medill Reports, March 5, 2010
Reports Relevant to Illinois
Economic Impact: Wind Energy Development in Illinois, Center for Renewable Energy, Illinois State University, June 2009
According to this economic analysis, 1,119 MW of wind generating capacity in the state of Illinois:
• Created approximately 6,019 full-time equivalent jobs during construction periods with a total payroll of over $306 million
• Supports approximately 292 permanent jobs in rural Illinois areas with a total annual payroll of over $15 million
• Supports local economies by generating $11.4 million in annual property taxes
• Generates $4.36 million annually in extra income for Illinois landowners who lease their land to wind farm developers
• Will generate a total economic benefit of $1.9 billion over the life of the projects.
Repower America, Alliance for Climate Protection
A few statistics about renewable energy in Illinois and an opportunity to get involved.
Illinois' Road to Energy Independence, Blue Green Alliance
A report highlighting the job growth in Illinois that would result from renewable energy manufacturing.
Growing Illinois' Green Economy, Environmental Law & Policy Center
A factsheet on Illinois' current efforts to attract renewable energy manufacturing to the state.
IllinoisWind.org, Illinois institute for Rural Affairs
Wind monitoring programs, online data, reports, and much more information on wind power in rural Illinois.
Renewable Energy in Your State
State Policies for Renewable Energy
A database of incentives and policies for renewable energy in Illinois.
State Activities & Partnership
DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, state activities and partnerships page
A summary of the wind power capacity in Illinois and a listing of the current wind projects.
A DOE summary of biomass resources in Illinois (select your state).
Hydropower projects and potential in Illinois, from the Idaho National Lab.
Facts and Figures from DOE
