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We have good news to share out of Evanston, from around the state, and even across the globe! In the March Policy Update, we'll be celebrating Evanston's big green building policy win, spotlighting building efficiency proposals in Springfield , looking at Illinois' record year for solar , and more!
Building Professionals Key to Passing Healthy Buildings Ordinance
With a first-of-its-kind sustainable building policy passed in Evanston, a green affordable housing proposal floated in Chicago, a new budget proposal in Springfield, a major new Illinois Climate Bank Program, and more, there hasn't been a dull moment so far in 2025.
In 2021, Illinois Green embarked on a bold five-year strategic plan with an aspirational, future-forward mission: to make net zero buildings feasible, affordable, and so commonplace that every building in Illinois is net zero by 2050.
In this month’s edition of the Illinois Green Policy Update , we're covering the ups and downs on a number of developing local and national sustainability stories and outlining ways you can take action right now, including: the status of Evanston’s proposed Healthy Buildings Ordinance; the Trump administration’s moves on climate policy ; Chicago’s 2025 budget ; and more !
The annual Getting to Zero Illinois Report examines policy and financial strategies for a fully decarbonized built environment.
