Show me the way to cleaner air and easy savings!

You can take action to save a little, or a lot. It's up to you. And when you do, we'll enter you in the Breathe Easy Save Easy Sweepstakes.

Every month for the next year we're giving away a prize worth over $200! So sign-up every month for another chance, because everyone wins when the air we breathe is cleaner.

I can take action to save money and help Chicagoland breathe easier.

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To reduce traffic congestion and air pollution:

Estimated savings per year How to save for cleaner air
Up to $975 per mo. Take public transportation - CTA, Metra or Pace.
Up to $1400+ per yr. RideShare, walk or bike.

To save energy and reduce power demands:

Estimated savings per year How to save for cleaner air
Up to $400+ per yr. Set my water heater thermostat to 120° or lower.
Up to $190+ per yr. Seal cracks, gaps, leaks in heating & cooling ducts & add insulation in my home.
Up to $180+ per yr. Install & properly set a programmable thermostat.
$100+ per yr. Replace my old refrigerator with an ENERGY STAR® refrigerator at home.
Up to $70 per yr. Replace my five most frequently used light fixtures or the light bulbs with ENERGY STAR® qualified products.
$15 per yr. Unplug electronics when not in use.

To reduce vehicle pollution/protect my health:

Estimated savings per year How to save for cleaner air
$119 per yr. Keep my engine properly tuned & my tires properly inflated. (Based on 10,000 miles at $3.75/gallon).
Breathe Easy! Check my local air quality and find more moneysaving, clean air tips at www.cleantheair.org.

Double my chances to win!

Sign up for Air Pollution Action Day notices by email. This will create a second entry for you in the Breathe Easy Save Easy Sweepstakes for the month of the new subscription.

One entry per person, per month throughout the sweepstakes unless opting-in for a NEW Illinois EnviroFlash subscription. Individuals who opt-in to receive Air Pollution Action Day will have a second entry added by the Administrator for the month of the NEW subscription. Only new subscriptions are eligible to receive a second entry.

This month's prize package

Throw out the first pitch!

Breathe Easy Man

Breathe Easy ManBreathe Easy Man is the clean air superhero for the Illinois Partners for Clean Air. Throughout the year, he travels around the Chicagoland area educating children and adults on how small changes can make a big impact on air pollution. He'll be armed with special prizes like coloring books, tattoos, and more. Be sure to visit Breathe Easy Man at an event near you!

Breathe Easy Man's schedule

Illinois Partners for Clean Air

Partners for Clean Air is a non-profit coalition dedicated to cleaner air in the Chicagoland area. Our goal is to bring together organizations and individuals committed to improving air quality.

When you make choices that will save energy, you may help prevent an Air Pollution Action Day. Take action to improve local air quality, and see the savings add up.