What Mayor Johnson’s Transition Report Means for Net-Zero

On 7/6, Mayor Brandon Johnson submitted his transition team’s 223 page set of policy recommendations for the new administration. In this report, the new mayor pledges his support for “Securing a just transition to an equitable decarbonized Chicago” as an environmental justice goal. We dove into this report to learn the specifics of the Mayor Johnson’s net-zero goals.

State Board Calls for Green Ribbon Schools Applications

September 15, 2023

Green Ribbon Schools Program Seeks to Highlight Illinois’s Schools and Districts Commitment to Environmental Education and Sustainability SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Board of Education…

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Introducing the Building Energy Resource Hub

August 17, 2023

Dear Illinois Green Community, Last week we launched the Building Energy Resource Hub, with the help of our project partners.    This new resource for…

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The Illinois Green Schools Project is back for the 2023-24 school year!

August 16, 2023

The Illinois Green Schools Project registration is now open! This is a year-long sustainability challenge designed for K-12 schools across Illinois. Gather students, teachers, and…

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Meet our Summer 2023 Outreach Engagement Intern: LeNece De Salle

August 3, 2023

LeNece De Salle will be wrapping up her summer internship with Illinois Green Alliance next week. In this role, she . She is currently a…

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What Mayor Johnson’s Transition Report Means for Net-Zero

August 1, 2023

On 7/6, Mayor Brandon Johnson submitted his transition team’s 223 page set of policy recommendations for the new administration. In this report, the new mayor pledges his support for “Securing a just transition to an equitable decarbonized Chicago” as an environmental justice goal. We dove into this report to learn the specifics of the Mayor Johnson’s net-zero goals.

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Illinois Green Member to Bike 400 Miles for Climate

June 26, 2023

Longtime Illinois Green member and event speaker, Nate Kipnis, FAIA, LEED BD+C will be fundraising for Illinois Green by participating in the Climate Ride, a…

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Share your input! The State of Net Zero Buildings in Illinois Survey is LIVE!

June 12, 2023

Provide valuable insight to improving our educational offerings, policy focus, and updating our net zero building list. In addition, take the survey for a chance to…

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Lessons from a Net Zero Building Operator: Management requires continuous monitoring and dedicated staff

June 11, 2023

By: Sam Stevens, 2023 Communications Intern   Completing a net zero building project is an incredible achievement, benefiting not only the owner and designer but…

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Meet our 2023 Communications Intern: Sam Stevens

June 7, 2023

Sam wrapped up her Communications Internship with Illinois Green in June 2023. In her role, Sam researched and interviewed experts about new net zero projects…

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Net Zero Building Case Study: Adlai E. Stevenson High School EBA I

June 5, 2023

Project Overview In 2021, the Adlai E. Stevenson High School East Building Addition became the first verified net zero energy building in Illinois. The all-…

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