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Webinar: Transitioning from HFCs- How Buildings Can Lead in Stopping Climate Change, July 30, 1-2pm

Green Building,Climate Change,HFC,Hydrofluorocarbons

by AbbieKnight

Join Illinois Green Alliance and E2 on July 30, 2020 at 1:00 PM for a virtual deep-dive discussion on how commercial buildings can transition to low-carbon refrigerants. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) used i… more...

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0 replies | 1019 views | Posted on: 07/13/2020 | Last updated: 07/13/2020

Policy-Inspired Design: A Catalyst for Healthy Materials & Positive Social Change, 12/4, 5:30 pm, Chicago. IL

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

Join Illinois Green Alliance and the Chicago Living Future Collaborative information session and building tour of the Keller Center at University of Chicago.  This session will focus on the Healthy Mate… more...

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0 replies | 1039 views | Posted on: 11/20/2019 | Last updated: 11/20/2019

Building Clean 2019, "How Buying Local & Healthy Strengthens Your Community," November 14, Chicago, IL

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

Building Clean 2019 is a summit that looks at the power of procurement in the built environment to bring better health, jobs, and equity to communities.  A top Summit goal is to demonstrate innovative practices across sectors gove… more...

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0 replies | 1399 views | Posted on: 10/13/2019 | Last updated: 10/13/2019

The Global Symposium on Sustainable Cities and Neighborhoods, October 23-25, Chicago, IL

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

The Global Symposium on Sustainable Cities and Neighborhoods is an event in preparation for the World Urban Forum in 2020.  It will take place in Urban October, assembling leading urban practitioners, community organizat… more...

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0 replies | 1122 views | Posted on: 10/03/2019 | Last updated: 10/03/2019

A Bright Future Ahead: Cost-Effective Solar in Illinois, October 15, 5:30pm, Chicago

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

Thanks to programs like Illinois Solar For All and the Adjustable Block Program, available through the Future Energy Jobs Act, solar power in Illinois is becoming more affordable than ever. This symposium and panel will … more...

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0 replies | 746 views | Posted on: 10/02/2019 | Last updated: 10/02/2019

Is Solar Right For My Business? - Windfree Solar & Whiskey Acres, Saturday, September 28, 3:30pm, DeKalb, IL

Solar Energy

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

Learn how businesses all over Illinois are reducing, and virtually eliminating their electric bills, by installing solar panels. Learn how federal, state, and other incentives help recover a substantial portion of the investment. Attendees … more...

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0 replies | 963 views | Posted on: 09/13/2019 | Last updated: 09/13/2019

The Illinois Solar Tour, September 28, 10am - 3pm, Statewide (various locations)

National Solar Tour

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

The Illinois Solar Tour is a series of FREE, public open houses all across the State to demonstrate how Illinois homes and businesses are using solar, wind, geothermal, passive solar design, and energy efficiency to be energy independe… more...

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0 replies | 984 views | Posted on: 09/11/2019 | Last updated: 09/11/2019

Drawdown Illinois Summit, Chicago, IL, September 24

Emerging Professionals,Carbon Reduction,Green Building industry

by AbbieKnight

In order to truly reduce carbon across the city, region and state, every building professional and every community must be engaged in the adoption of vetted carbon drawdown strategies and solutions.  Through expert panels, discussio… more...

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0 replies | 1246 views | Posted on: 09/05/2019 | Last updated: 09/05/2019

2019 Evanston Streets Alive & Green Living Festival, September 8, Evanston, IL

by AidanAnthony Intern

On September 8, 2019, Streets Alive will take place on a mile of Main Street, from Chicago Avenue to Crown Park. The street will be open for walking, biking, playing, art and community. For this one day, Main Street becomes a mile-long publ… more...

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0 replies | 1018 views | Posted on: 07/22/2019 | Last updated: 07/22/2019

2019 GreenBuilt Home Tour, August 3-4, Northern Illinois

Green Building,Green Building Tour,Sustainable Architecture,LEED for Homes

by Gina Pryciak Student

The seventh annual GreenBuilt Home Tour is August 3 and 4, 2019 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.Join the Illinois Green Alliance to tour sustainable, healthy homes in Northern Illinois. Meet the builders, designers, and homeowners behind… more...

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0 replies | 988 views | Posted on: 06/18/2019 | Last updated: 06/18/2019

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