An IERG Membership is an investment in your business.

become a member

Access insider resources and support.

Attend monthly webinars and annual conferences at discounted rates when you become a member. Receive access to daily and weekly environmental regulatory updates via our member portal, delivered right to your inbox.

Advocates

Whether we’re communicating with the IEPA, IPCB or General Assembly, we come equipped with our members’ best interests; your goals are ours.

Experts

Our on-staff legal, technical, and policy experts leverage specialized knowledge to hold government agencies accountable for developing evidence-based policies.

Coordinators

Operating a business requires time, energy, and resources. We attend meetings on your behalf and synthesize the information to keep your business ahead of compliance.

The Illinois Environmental Regulatory Group (IERG) was established in 1985 as a non-profit corporation organized to promote and advance the interests of our members in matters involving environmental regulation in Illinois.

IERG members are companies in Illinois engaged in commerce, transportation, industry, energy, trade, and manufacturing.

Members contribute to IERG through an annual membership fee and expend environmental regulatory participation dollars in a cost-effective manner.  These dollars are neither “add on cost” or “new expenditures,” but rather an allocation from normally budgeted consulting and legal line items within the environmental affairs budget.

Experience has demonstrated a united approach is substantively more effective than individual efforts.  IERG aggressively represents the business proposition before state agencies, ensuring industry receives representation.

benefits of membership

We’re here for your business.

IERG membership gives you a distinct advantage in a constantly evolving regulatory landscape. Leverage our deep network of relationships, finely tuned expertise, and dedication to sharing your perspective at any policy discussions.

Expertise in your corner

We have working relationships with all key stakeholders — from permit writers up to the statehouse — and tirelessly advocate for businesses, including coordinating business groups, submitting comments on pending regulations, negotiating amendments, and helping to draft environmental laws.

Time to focus on your business

We attend meetings and stakeholder/environmental policy development sessions, compiling all timely and relevant information for you in weekly updates. We’re your representative when you need to focus on other priorities.

Exclusive access to networking and events

Attend our webinars for free and participate in virtual discussions about pending regulations with industry peers and environmental consultants. Compare notes and gain insights from others who have dealt with similar issues. 

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Message from Executive Director

Welcome to IERG.

On behalf of IERG’s Board of Directors and staff, it’s our pleasure to welcome you to Illinois’ premier environmental business association. We look forward to serving you on all environmental legislative, regulatory, and policy matters in the state of Illinois. Thank you for your investment in our organization!  
Kelly Thompson, Executive Director