IL HR0007

Calls for creation of an environmental justice agenda that expands clean energy jobs to minority, low-income, environmental justice, and rural communities across Illinois

Directs preservation of funds in the Renewable Energy Resources Fund for the Illinois Solar-for-All program to train 2,000 persons with criminal records and foster care alumni for clean energy jobs by 2030

Prohibits sweeps, transfers, chargebacks, or reallocation of Renewable Energy Resources Fund monies away from the Solar-for-All program's statutory purposes

Emphasizes addressing wage gaps based on gender and race, reducing recidivism rates, and mitigating disproportionate climate change impacts on communities of color and economically-disadvantaged communities

Notes that existing Renewable Energy Resources Fund revenues, paid for by Illinois electric customers, should fund the Solar-for-All program through company hiring incentives for trainees