Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA)

Illinois is expanding its clean energy workforce! You can join a training program to begin a career in clean energy or get support to grow your clean energy business. These programs are part of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA). 


About CEJA

The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (Public Act 102-0662) was signed into law by Governor Pritzker on September 15, 2021. CEJA is comprehensive legislation that establishes the Illinois policy to equitably transition the state to 100 percent clean energy by 2050. CEJA incentivizes renewable energy development; accelerates electric vehicle (EV) adoption and expands charging station infrastructure; creates statewide clean energy workforce training programs to ensure our workforce is prepared for the jobs of the future; and equitably supports communities facing energy transitions and much more.

These programs will contribute to the economic development and contractor development in the clean energy sector in Illinois by training participants in clean energy industries and assist clean energy businesses grow. This website is intended for career seekers, employers, and others to ask questions and contact experts to learn more about the CEJA programs.

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CEJA Programs
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What is a Clean Energy Job?

The definition of “clean energy jobs” includes jobs in:

  • Solar Energy
  • Wind Energy
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Energy Storage
  • Solar Thermal
  • Green Hydrogen
  • Geothermal
  • Electric Vehicle Industries
  • Other renewable energy industries
  • Industries achieving emission reductions
  • and other related sectors including related industries that manufacture, develop, build, maintain, or provide ancillary services to renewable energy resources or energy efficiency products or services, including the manufacture and installation of healthier building materials that contain fewer hazardous chemicals. 
  • Clean energy jobs also include administrative, sales, other support functions within these industries and other related sector industries.
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Clean energy jobs are jobs in solar, wind, energy efficiency, battery storage, electric vehicles and more.

These jobs are growing fast, pay well, and make our communities stronger and healthier.
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Equity
​The core equity values are defined as:​

  • Inclusion means that everyone at the table has a “voice” and is “invited” to share their input.   

  • Belonging and welcoming mean you and your unique experience are welcomed and valued just as much as any other individual. 

  • Diversity means that people with different physical characteristics, cultures, and experiences are at the table. Those differences are valued and respected.  

  • Accessibility means accessing resources, training, information, a​nd full participation opportunities without encumbrances.

These important values are included in our workforce training programs—from outreach and enrollment to training and starting a clean energy career. The Energy Transition Barrier Reduction Program helps ensure participants succeed by removing obstacles. Our training programs value diversity, promote cultural understanding, and encourage teamwork. We track and measure everything to make sure we meet our equity goals.

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