Midwest Carbon League

Chicago and Metroeast (St. Louis) Metro Areas

Current Task Force Projects

25Q1 Critical Infrastructure & Work Force

Clean Energy Employers Resource Hub

12-month goal: Create a resource hub and a clear pathway to compliance for employers, unions, and contractors to engage with the existing workforce ecosystem in Illinois.

25Q3 Grid Modernization

Interoperable Energy Pilots

12-month goal: Present and publicize a virtual pilot design for Auburn Gresham, Rockford, and Carbondale to deploy interoperable distributed energy resources, gas delivery, and workforce solutions. The design will leverage rebates and funding, target critical upgrades, and integrate alternative low-carbon sources to create a replicable model for Illinois communities.

25Q4 Mobility & Clean Transportation

Zero Emission Corridor in Little Village

12-month goal: Determine funding sources (CPRG, Volkswagen) for and implement a pilot project in Little Village.

25Q2: Campus & Building Decarbonization

Funding HEROS

12-month goal: Develop and deploy a project prioritization plan for Sinai Chicago, with workforce development actions & data visualization optimized for execution & secured funding.