Items Tagged with "Chicago"

Chicago leapfrogs Clean Edge ranking of leading green building cities

...reakdown of green building leaders by city, where Chicago moved up five places from last year to ran...n, D.C., Los Angeles, Boston, Seattle, Austin and Chicago.Another notable finding of the report...ted solar, with Hawaii not far behind at 7%.  Read More...

Chicago energy benchmarking drives $17M+ in savings

Chicago properties involved in the city's energy benchmarking program have saved $17.8 million on energy bills since the program's inception three years ago, according to a new report. The Windy City's building energy benchmarking ordinance was adopted in 2013 by Mayor Rahm Emanuel with th Read More...

Chicago benchmarking analysis reveals challenges

...come more clear." ... 2,700 properties.According to the city's report, Chicago properties involved in the city's energy b... performance." Midwest Energy News reported: Chicago's own City Hall saw its Energy Star rating Read More...

Chicago to run buildings on 100% renewable energy

...nstalled a 60,000 pound, 1-MW battery....t from Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Once implemented, Chicago will be the largest major city in the coun...made the announcement alongside leaders from Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Park Distri Read More...

Chicago named nation's 'greenest city'

...s, Denver, Washington D.C., Seattle and Manhattan....Energy Star label or LEED certification, or both. Chicago was awarded the top spot with 66% of its b... top 30 cities that has one of the certifications.Chicago was ranked second in last year's study, be Read More...

Chicago approves EV charging ordinance for new buildings

... 31 and will now be enforced starting Oct. 31....read adoption of electric vehicles throughout the Chicago area. By installing EV charging infrastruc...progressive ordinance that would land the city of Chicago at the top of all cities in the nation in Read More...

Chicago passes sweeping EV parking ordinance

... ordinance is expected to take effect in the fall....he ordinance will change the current standards in Chicago’s municipal code so that EV-designat...tial growth in EVs over the next two decades, and Chicago must be ready," 42nd Ward Ald. Brendan Rei Read More...

Chicago seeks supplier for $200M renewable energy contract

... Washington Library. ...reetlights and other facilities beginning in 2022.Chicago previously committed to powering all city-...ts commitment to addressing climate change.“Chicago is at the forefront of large cities leadin Read More...

Illinois energy program funds solar farm for Chicago municipalities and nonprofit

...icipalities and one nonprofit organization in the Chicago area is now fully operational and is expec...est installation of behind-the-meter solar in the Chicago metropolitan area. The solar installations...argest solar development in our local area.” Read More...

Chicago Streetlight Conversion Project Completed

...residents with barriers to employment....al High-Pressure Sodium (HPS) lights. The city of Chicago is projected to save $12.4 million in elec...on project also seeks to improve public safety in Chicago by providing higher quality, more reliable Read More...

Chicago to Purchase Renewable Energy Starting in 2025

...n 290,000 metric tons each year.   ...g of this agreement demonstrates that the City of Chicago is leading by example and driving high-imp...nergy economy for all.”  The 2022 Chicago Climate Action Plan (CAP) details an inter Read More...