Environmental
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Kane County approves solar panel farm that may save $5 million in energy costsSep 14, 2021 1:00 am - A plan that leverages the state's new clean energy reform bill into $5 million in savings by constructing a new solar energy farm received approval Tuesday from the Kane...
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Environmental resource fair Sept. 26 in StreamwoodSep 13, 2021 1:00 am - Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison will host a free in-person environmental resource fair from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, at Rahlf's Woods, 1350 S. Park Ave. ...
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ComEd recognized by magazine for job creationSep 02, 2021 11:00 pm - CHICAGO - In recognition of ComEd's contribution to economic growth and job creation in northern Illinois, Site Selection magazine named the energy company to its annual...
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McHenry County College adds new solar array to power campus high tunnelAug 22, 2021 11:00 pm - McHenry County College has added a new renewable energy source on its main campus to help power two of its newest programs. The Sustainability Center, Center for Agraria...
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Casten, Underwood highlight infrastructure bill's environmental positivesAug 10, 2021 1:00 am - Two suburban lawmakers and the White House climate czar toured two national scientific research facilities Tuesday to promote the economic and environmental benefits of ...
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Argonne helps New York Power Authority plan for futureAug 09, 2021 11:00 pm - LEMONT - Argonne National Laboratory said it is helping the New York Power Authority assess how its ability to generate, transmit and deliver electricity may be affected...
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Making money fighting climate changeJul 16, 2021 1:00 am - Michael Gurin wants to do his part to fight climate change. He also wants to make money. He knows the two are not mutually exclusive. "Our mission really is to make sus...
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Amsino Medical Group cuts ribbon on $32 million distribution hub in AuroraJul 15, 2021 5:00 am - The global medical care company Amsino Medical Group established a $32 million distribution and manufacturing hub in Aurora Wednesday. The 222,000-square-foot distribut...
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ComEd shows off goats used to clear grass under power linesJul 06, 2021 11:00 pm - CHICAGO - ComEd took 20 goats for a boat cruise on the Chicago River Wednesday to draw attention to its goat vegetation management program. Since 2019, ComEd has enliste...
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Northwestern signs deal to improve energy efficiencyJul 05, 2021 11:00 pm - EVANSTON - Northwestern University has entered into a long-term contract with Ameresco Inc. to help the university address its energy-related deferred maintenance challe...