Energy Siting and Policy: What Local Governments Need to Know

Is your community ready for renewable energy projects?  

As utility-scale solar and wind development continues, local governments are navigating questions about their evolving role in reviewing these projects. Get an overview of Illinois clean energy goals and policies, where projects are being developed, and current energy siting policies and procedures.  

Hear updates on state energy policy and discuss how counties are permitting solar and wind projects in the context of state law from the Climate Jobs Institute and Illinois Extension.  

Explore more about energy planning in Illinois. 

Presenters 

About the Resilient Communities Webinar Series  

Resilient Communities presentations are a result of University of Illinois Extension and  Prairie Rivers Network’s collaboration to build capacity for technical assistance and education aimed to help communities navigate energy- and environment-related funding opportunities, provide guidance on community inclusion, and lead community-specific strategic planning. This outreach can help communities secure and manage resources to address legacy pollution, invest in clean energy technologies, and more. This program is offered as part of the community and economic development team'’ s Local Government Education series in partnership with the natural resources, environment, and energy team. 

For more information about the series, contact Linda Derhak at lderhak2@illinois.edu.