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This resolution urges warehouse owners in Illinois to install rooftop solar panels, highlighting several key contextual points. The resolution notes that Illinois has over 2,400 leased warehouses larger than 100,000 square feet, covering 632 million square feet, with at least two million residents living within half a mile of such facilities. The document emphasizes that warehouses' large, flat roofs make them ideal for solar panel installation, which can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, decrease reliance on fossil fuels, and support clean energy infrastructure for electric vehicle charging. Additionally, the resolution points out that rooftop solar panels can help businesses save on energy costs, create jobs in the solar industry, and reduce the need to convert farmland into solar farms. By urging warehouse owners to take advantage of available incentives, the resolution aims to promote sustainable energy practices and improve air quality in areas with significant warehouse presence.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=68&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114&GA=104