State of Illinois
04/29/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/29/2026 10:16
REMINDER: IPA to Host Public Hearings for Racial Disparity and Availability Study
In May, the Illinois Power Agency, in collaboration with Griffin & Strong, P.C., will host two public hearing sessions to inform the Agency's comprehensive Racial Disparity and Availability Study.
PUBLIC HEARING DETAILS
Public Hearing Session 1
Date: May 6, 2026
Time: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. CT
Public Hearing Session 2
Date: May 7, 2026
Time: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. CT
The Agency and its consultant invite businesses, contractors, and workers of the clean energy sector to participate and share their perspectives during one of the two sessions. These hearings will offer businesses and community members the opportunity to share feedback on their experiences accessing and participating in projects administered under IPA's clean energy programs, and under the state's clean energy workforce programs.
The Racial Disparity and Availability Study aims to measure the presence and impact of discrimination on minority businesses and workers within Illinois' clean energy economy.
Registration is free, and while advance registration is encouraged, it is not required. Please note that the sessions will be recorded and kept confidential. All comments will become part of the public record and may be anonymously used in the 2026 Study. For questions about the Racial Disparity and Availability study, please email [email protected].
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