The Climate Jobs Institute at the University of Illinois informs the Illinois clean energy transition through research that foregrounds workers and their communities.
We guide state climate policy to reduce emissions and promote high-quality job creation by:
- Generating reports, tools, and resources;
- Engaging labor, industry, communities, and policy makers;
- Mentoring student researchers; and
- Fostering applied research collaborations.
Through research rooted in climate and economic justice, we envision a clean energy future where workers and communities prosper.
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Do research that matters! The Climate Jobs Institute is accepting applications for summer 2026 and the 2026-2027 academic year. Apply by March 13, 2026.
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Federal Rollbacks, Local Impacts: Solutions to Support the Illinois Clean Energy Workforce
Federal rollbacks of clean energy tax credits are creating uncertainty across Illinois. The Climate Jobs Institute conducted listening sessions and interviews to gather information about the impacts of these federal rollbacks on the clean energy workforce and communities.
View results and policy recommendations and watch a webinar discussing the results.
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Research Highlights
All research
December 10, 2025
Status Update on the Illinois Displaced Energy Worker Dependent Transition Scholarship Program
November 17, 2025
Federal Rollbacks, Local Impacts: Solutions to Support the Illinois Clean Energy Workforce as Federal Tax Credits Expire
September 23, 2025
A Profile of Illinois Building Trades in the Clean Energy Transition