Energy
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Why safe, reliable electrical construction is critical for energy futureApr 14, 2024 6:00 am - Warrenville-based PowerForward DuPage recognizes that safe and reliable green electrical construction is critical for our nation’s energy future. The following energy so...
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Public hearing on proposed commercial solar facility near Hawthorn Woods canceled as village annexes propertyApr 01, 2024 3:16 pm - RPIL Solar 3 withdraws application with Lake County, challenges annexation in court An application to locate a commercial solar energy facility on 38 acres near Hawt...
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After being rebuffed by regulators, utilities file slimmed-down spending plans
Mar 20, 2024 9:57 am - Consumers likely to pay more each month for infrastructure improvements State regulators are once again considering massive electric utility spending plans that woul...
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Solar farm proposal near Hawthorn Woods faces stiff opposition from residents, villageMar 18, 2024 6:15 pm - A commercial solar project proposed for a 38-acre site in unincorporated Lake County near Hawthorn Woods has sparked intense opposition from the village and residents in ...
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Community solar farm could be coming to Crystal Lake
Mar 12, 2024 6:00 am - City council will make a final vote on the project on March 19 Developers are looking to build a 46-acre community solar farm along Ridgefield Road in Crystal Lake t...
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Antioch solar farm proposal sent back to advisory panel for further reviewFeb 27, 2024 4:52 pm - Commission seeks additional expert testimony regarding avian welfare for proposed 20-acre project on farmland A proposal for a 20-acre solar farm in Antioch will return t...
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‘I want people to care about the night’: Advocates are working to fix light pollution in Chicago areaFeb 26, 2024 7:23 pm - When you flip on your bright porch lights each night, you could be doing more than muddying your view of the Milky Way: Unnecessary light disrupts wildlife, affects human...
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‘Very big opportunity’: College of Lake County expanding electric vehicle curriculumFeb 18, 2024 4:46 pm - As the popularity of electric vehicles grows, automotive programs at the College of Lake County in Grayslake and elsewhere are getting a financial boost to keep pace with...
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With influx of state and federal funding, Illinois looks to add enough chargers to support 1 million EVs
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What Illinoisians need to know about Renewable Energy CreditsFeb 14, 2024 1:56 pm - The Archdiocese of Chicago recently made news when it announced its shift to 100% renewable energy. But did that mean the district installed solar on its nearly 400 paris...