More than 300 companies are part of the wind, solar and geothermal supply chains in Illinois. Every megawatt of solaror wind power developed creates 15 to 20 manufacturing jobs as well as additional job growth from installation, operations and professional services jobs. The Chicago region is home to 13 corporate headquarters of major wind power companies. These headquarters generate professional services jobs in finance, insurance, real estate and law - an estimated 18,000 Illinois jobs!
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