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City of Chicago Releases Nature & Wildlife Plan for 2011-2016
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on September 7, 2011The City of Chicago recently released the "Chicago Nature & Wildlife Plan Update: A Strategy to Enhance Urban Ecosystems 2011-2016." This plan updates the original 2006 plan to "continue Chicago's commitment to expand and improve our important urban natural areas." It also reviews progress since the original plan, considers new issues and emerging information, and sets priorities for t... -
Visit to the Green Car and Technology Show
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on September 2, 2011I recently spent a few hours with my family at the Green Car and Technology Show at the Naperville Auto Test Track, which was sponsored by Congresswoman Judy Biggert. The event was designed "to give you a glimpse of the direction we're heading in advanced automotive technology and energy efficiency." Exhibitors at the show included Argonne National Laboratory, Carbon Day Automotive, Chevrole... -
Illinois Environmental News Update
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on August 1, 2011Here's an update of recent stories in the news involving Illinois environmental issues: President Obama announces agreement pledging to double overall fuel economy to 54.5 mpg by 2025. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-us-obama-fueleconomy,0,2498668.story (more…)... -
News Update
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on June 10, 2011Here is a summary of three news stories that recently appeared concerning Illinois environmental issues: (1) A report from the International Joint Commission, which advises the U.S. and Canadian governments on Great Lakes issues, shows that "artificially raising water levels in Lakes Huron and Michigan to compensate for drop-offs caused by human tinkering is technologically feasible but would... -
News Update
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on June 6, 2011There were two interesting news stories that I wanted to pass along: (1) Naperville for Clean Energy and Conservation (NCEC) launched its first Eco-Family Photo Contest through Aug. 1. More than $50,000 in prizes will be awarded to residents who submit images of their environmentally-conscious efforts. Click here for the article about the contest; click here for NCEC's website to enter the ... -
Smart Grid Bill Passes Illinois Legislature, May Be Vetoed by Governor
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on June 1, 2011As reported by the Chicago Tribune, the Illinois General Assembly passed a bill containing Commonwealth Edison's proposal to install a "smart grid" that customers would help pay for. Under the plan, "the utility would install new smart meters that could cut down on the practice of sending out estimated bills that many people get one month only to get hammered with an outsized catch-up bill ... -
Chicago Area Gets Major Investment In Electric-Vehicle Infrastructure
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on February 21, 2011According to two stories in the Chicago Tribune (click here and here), $8.9 million will be invested in the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project, which promises 280 charging stations in the city and surrounding region by the end of 2011. Here is how the project was described in the Tribune: "San Diego-based 350Green LLC, the contractor that will install and manage the charging stations,...
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I was glad to present at the Construction SuperConference my perspectives on how climate change is impacting the construction industry.
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New funding opportunity: Illinois Governor Pritzker announced an additional $25.5 million in funding for the Equitable Energy Future Grants Program to bolster the funding opportunities across the state for communities who historically have lacked access to capital for Illinois’ goal of a carbon-free future. More information: dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/3054-2638.html?fbclid=IwAR3WmGYZl_wZKWg1E2ZKIJI302...
Equitable Energy Future Grant Program (Notice of Funding Opportunity 3054-2638)
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Awarding Agency Name Commerce And Econ Opp Agency Contact Announcement Type Initial Type of Assistance Instrument Grant Funding Opportunity Number Funding Opportunity Title CSFA Number CSFA Popular Name Anticipated Number of Awards Estimated Total Program Funding Award Range Source of Funding Cost S...6 months ago ·
IL communities meet to discuss what needs to be done to counter the effects of environmental racism after EPA deputy assistant administrator for environmental justice announces "once-in-a-lifetime money" going toward countering those effects.
EPA says community involvement vital to address environmental racism in East St. Louis area
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Matthew Tejada, deputy assistant administrator for environmental justice at the EPA, said while the federal agency has funding through grants to address a legacy of environmental racism, it needs direction from affected communities on where to use the money.9 months ago ·
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