Illinois Governor JB Pritzker sits down with NBC News’s Anne Thompson at Aspen Ideas: Climate Chicago to make the case that clean energy, affordability, and economic competitiveness go hand in hand. The conversation digs into Pritzker’s stance on data centers and their growing energy demands, and what it will take for states like Illinois to lead on climate action while keeping costs down for residents. This conversation was recorded live at Aspen Ideas: Climate Chicago, the Aspen Institute’s premier solutions-focused climate event, held July 20-22, 2026 in Chicago. 🔗 Learn more about Aspen Ideas: Climate: https://ift.tt/EJLIOGq 🔗 Full 2026 agenda & speaker lineup: https://ift.tt/d08Y4Sz 🔗 Sign up for updates on future events: https://ift.tt/IPY30be #AspenIdeasClimate #ClimateSolutions

From: The Aspen Institute