Publications

Listed below is an archive of ELPC Publications that assess and provide solutions to today's environmental problems. Order print copies by calling 312-673-6500 or email us.

American Success Stories: This report, published in August 2006, highlights some of the innovative renewable energy and energy efficiency projects that have received funding through the Federal Farm Bill's clean energy programs. (.pdf file)

WTO Legal Impacts on Commodity Subsidies: This ELPC report finds that the WTO legal ruling on commodity subsidies may provide opportunity to gain support for farm-based natural resources conservation and clean energy development programs. (.pdf file)

The Community Wind Financing Handbook: Explains the options for structuring and financing community-based wind power projects. (.pdf file)

Midwest/Great Plains Wind Power Project Map: Shows the locations of all existing and planned wind power projects in the region. (.pdf file)

Illinois Water Quality and the Clean Water Act: This report contains the conclusions of a study performed by ELPC on the water quality of Illinois' rives, lakes and streams, and Illinois' implementation of the Clean Water Act. (.pdf file)

Repowering the Midwest: The clean energy development plan for the heartland. (.pdf file)

Job Jolt: The Economic Impacts of Repowering the Midwest. (.pdf file)

Breaking the Heart of It All: How ODOT subverts the NEPA Environmental Review Process and Damages Ohio's Environment and Communities. October 14, 2002. (.pdf file)

Crossroads II: Lake County is already experiencing a traffic congestion problem. By the year 2020, when its population is projected to increase by at least 250,000, traffic congestion will likely be significantly worse. This report is the second installment in a study called Crossroads: Smart Transportation Options for Lake County. (.pdf file)