Tag: energy efficiency

Heat Pumps: An efficient way to heat and cool your home

Posted by Kim Stone | Jan 1, 2025 | Air, Take Action |

A heat pump is an energy-efficient alternative to furnaces and air conditioners that uses...

Your Energy-Smart Home: Decarbonization 101

Posted by adam kreuzer | Jan 16, 2023 |

Save money, make your home more comfortable, and reduce your carbon footprint. Citizens Utility Board (CUB) and Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation will lead this workshop diving into ways renters and homeowners can access...

Staying Comfortable While Conserving Energy

Posted by adam kreuzer | Jan 21, 2021 |

There’s snowplace like home! When the days are short and the nights are cold, how can homeowners...

Winter Energy Tips

Posted by Kim Stone | Jan 8, 2020 | Energy |

The cleanest energy is the energy you never have to use. Improving efficiency is also a great way...

International Energy Conservation Code – Voting Results

Posted by Kim Stone | Dec 23, 2019 | Energy |

Thank you to all who worked to get their municipalities to vote on the recommendations for energy...

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GGIL Meeting Videos

Our virtual meetings are now recorded! If you’ve missed a live meeting, or want to experience one again, check our YouTube page. The most recent video is also below.

Speakers and start times include:
(5:38) Jacquelyn Casazza of Go Green Glen Ellyn – Introduction
(11:16) Fawkes Char of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on pfas
(32:40) Alexis Goldsmith of Beyond Plastics on plastic and recycling issues
(52:08) Patricia Wood of Grassroots Env. Education on plastic grass/turf
(1:05:00) Bernadette Knight of Go Green Northbrook and Joel Freeman of Climate Action Evanston on bag fees/taxes
(1:16:00) Liz Kunkle of Go Green Winnetka – Legislative Update
(1:21:00) Lauren Webb of Recycle Coach