Energy
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Harper College continues to expand green economy programsApr 28, 2024 5:58 am - As Illinois rapidly expands its solar energy development, industry employers find it difficult to keep pace with the demand for skilled staff. Training opportunities such...
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Tough new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shutdown
Apr 25, 2024 9:45 am - WASHINGTON — Coal-fired power plants would be forced to capture smokestack emissions or shutdown under a rule issued Thursday by the Environmental Protection Agency. New ...
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Why a former garbage dump could be turned into a solar farmApr 18, 2024 8:09 pm - A private company wants to create a solar farm on the site of a former landfill in South Barrington. The proposal is for vacant land at 541 E. Mundhank Road. The 110-acre...
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Solar investments take center stage as questions loom on state’s renewable future
Apr 18, 2024 2:51 pm - Suburban manufacturer shows off industrial solar project with largest battery in the state A manufacturer in the Southwest suburbs received $2.6 million from electri...
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Illinois’ solar industry sees continued growth with help of 2021 climate lawApr 14, 2024 6:00 pm - Over the last eight years, small-scale solar projects in Illinois have grown from 1,000 to nearly 80,000. Industry leaders say the explosive growth can be traced back to ...
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Waubonsee’s new Technical Education Center regional driver of economic growth in sustainability and cleantech careersApr 14, 2024 8:12 am - Waubonsee Community College is building a state-of-the-art, 100,000-square-foot Technical Education Center at its Sugar Grove campus. This cutting-edge facility, set to ...
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Regulators weigh future of gas industry in Illinois, while clamping down on Chicago utility
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Customers urged to stay connected if they are behind on billsApr 14, 2024 8:12 am - Residential heating bills were more than $100 lower this winter North Shore Gas is urging customers who are behind on their energy bills to reach out as soon as poss...
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Transforming homes with sustainable technologyApr 14, 2024 6:00 am - Energy efficiency and sustainability are no longer mere buzzwords; they are becoming the cornerstone of modern homes and businesses. However, the transition toward smart ...
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McHenry County College sets foundation for careers in energy efficiency and sustainabilityApr 14, 2024 6:00 am - As the planet faces growing environmental challenges, there is an increased need for trained professionals with the knowledge and skills to address critical issues. A qu...