Illinois Families Save $1.8B on Energy Bills Under Pritzker's Clean Energy Law

Governor's Clean and Equitable Jobs Act cuts monthly energy costs by $19 on average across the state.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 10:10pm

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A serene, photorealistic painting of an electrical substation or power line tower in warm, golden light, conveying a sense of civic utility and energy production.Illinois' investment in clean energy infrastructure is delivering tangible savings to families across the state.Chicago Today

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's landmark Clean and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) has saved ComEd customers across the state a total of $1.8 billion, with additional relief coming in the form of an average $19 reduction in monthly energy bills for Illinoisans in the coming months. The legislation, aimed at creating jobs, sustaining the state's nuclear fleet, and boosting clean energy investments, is now providing much-needed relief to families facing rising costs.

Why it matters

The CEJA legislation is a significant policy achievement for Governor Pritzker, solidifying Illinois as a national leader in clean energy production while directly benefiting residents through lower energy costs at a time when many are struggling with the economic impacts of the Trump administration's policies.

The details

The Clean and Equitable Jobs Act, passed in 2021, has already put $1.8 billion back into the pockets of ComEd customers across Illinois. In the coming months, the law will also chop an average of $19 off Illinoisans' monthly energy bills, providing additional relief to families facing rising costs for gas, groceries, and other essentials.

  • CEJA legislation was passed in 2021.
  • The $1.8 billion in savings for ComEd customers has already been realized.
  • The additional $19 monthly bill reduction for Illinoisans will take effect in the coming months.

The players

Governor JB Pritzker

The Democratic governor of Illinois who championed and signed the Clean and Equitable Jobs Act into law in 2021.

Christian Mitchell

The current lieutenant governor candidate who, as deputy governor, helped spearhead the governor's efforts to draft and pass CEJA.

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What they’re saying

“Because we took action to modernize energy production in our state, Illinoisans are seeing savings on their monthly energy bills. I've always been focused on putting working families first. As Trump continues to drive up costs on everything from gas to groceries, my administration is going to keep working to make people's lives easier.”

— Governor JB Pritzker

“As deputy governor, I was proud to spearhead the Governor's efforts to draft and pass CEJA, solidifying Illinois as a national leader in clean energy production. Now, Illinoisans are seeing real savings as a result.”

— Christian Mitchell, lieutenant governor candidate

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