Chairman's Corner
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Brian Kasal
Sr. VP, Morgan Stanley / SmithBarneyWith unemployment nearing 10% in Illinois and families struggling to make ends meet, Congress and the administration are debating policies that would raise taxes on energy and impose climate and energy production restrictions that would drive up energy prices, stymie business expansion and eliminate jobs! We need to tell our elected officials we need LOWER TAXES, AFFORDABLE ENERGY and MORE ILLINOIS JOBS. Join the Illinois Energy Forum and former Chicago Bears coach, Mike Ditka, at our upcoming RALLY FOR ILLINOIS JOBS AND ENERGY on September 8th. Click here for more details and JOIN US!
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Featured Issue - Taxes Hurt
Taxes Hurt
Congress is considering at least $80 billion in new taxes on the oil and natural gas industry, which are proposed in President Obama's fiscal 2011 budget. Raising taxes as the economy is trying to recover from a deep recession is a recipe for disaster...
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Rhetoric VS. Reality
Policymakers are talking a lot about energy and energy policy. What fallows are some of the most frequently heard claims and proposals, along with realities that need to be considered when evaluating thiese claims. Click Here to read Energy Issues and rhetoric addressed on our site.
Energy Events
Illinois Rally for Jobs and Energy, Sep 8th
Join former Chicago Bears coach, Mike Ditka, and others to rally our elected officials for lower taxes, affordable energy and more jobs!
Energy Forum News
EPA's High-Wire Act on Carbon Controls
EPA Administrator, Lisa Jackson is caught between powerful forces as she tries to balance regulation versus legislation to cut carbon emissions.
With Hill Hopes for Climate Bill Dashed, Advocates Circle Wagons at EPA
Environmental groups are now pursuing stricter climate regulations through the EPA. But is there adequate information and technology to support the enactment of new regulations?
More Energy Forum News »Energy Myth
Myth: The Industry sector is the largest emitter of energy related greenhouse gases.
Fact: According to the United States Department of Energy, the residential and commercial sector make up 39% of energy related carbon dioxide emissions, followed by transportation at 34% and industry at 27%.
