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Illinois Clean Energy Jobs Act Grant Program

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)IL-CEJA
Max per Applicant

$5.0M

Maximum a single org can receive

Deadline

Rolling / No deadline

Jurisdiction

Illinois

About This Program

Funds renewable energy, energy efficiency, and clean transportation projects under the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, with equity provisions requiring significant investment in environmental justice communities.

Key Requirements & Eligibility

  • 1Projects must advance Illinois' goal of 100% clean energy by 2050
  • 2At least 40% of program benefits must flow to environmental justice communities
  • 3Eligible: solar, wind, storage, EV charging, energy efficiency, clean heating
  • 4Community solar projects: priority for low-income subscribers in disadvantaged areas
  • 5Applications through IEPA or Illinois Commerce Commission depending on program type

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Applicable Industries

Clean TechnologyEnergy StorageEV ChargingBuilding Electrification
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