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    • President Preckwinkle Headlines Rally for the Planet 2017 April 25, 2017
      Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle spoke about the importance of local action on the environment to an enthusiastic crowd on April 21st, at the Rally for the Planet sponsored by the Environmental Law and Policy Center, Sierra Club, and  Faith in Place among others.  She told the crowd: Local action is more important now […]
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    • Cook County Smart Savings Events in May April 25, 2017
      Want to save money on your electric bill? Throughout the month of May, Cook County’s Department of Environmental Control, Citizens Utility Board (CUB) and Elevate Energy will be holding informative presentations about ways to save money and energy with smart meter and energy efficiency programs. Experts will also help you better understand your bill to […]
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    • Celebrate Earth Day Throughout Cook County April 18, 2017
      The Cook County Board earlier this month approved a resolution recognizing Earth Day, calling attention to the significant progress the County has made in decreasing its greenhouse gas emissions and utility costs. The resolution also highlighted the work the Forest Preserves staff and volunteers do every day to protect and preserve the 70,000 acres […]
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    • The time is now to sign-up for ComEd’s Peak Time Savings Program April 17, 2017
      Time is running out to take advantage of ComEd’s Peak Time Savings program, a feature of newly installed smart meters. The deadline to enroll for ComEd’s Peak Time Savings program is April 30th. The program rewards customers who reduce their electricity usage when costs and demand are high, typically when air conditioners are […]
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    • Tax Day is Almost Here: Don’t Miss Out on Energy Efficiency Tax Credits April 13, 2017
      Did you make energy efficiency improvements to your home in 2016? You may be eligible for a federal tax credit that expired on December 31, 2016. Eligible improvements include building envelope improvements, such as upgraded building insulation; exterior doors;  windows or roofs, as well as new high-efficiency heating, cooling and […]
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    • Spring Into Action: Ways to Save Money and Energy in Your Home March 20, 2017
      Happy first week of spring! As we say goodbye to the cold winter temperatures and transition to warmer weather, it’s a great time to think about ways you save energy and money in your home during the spring and summer months. Landscaping can help keep your home cool – Creating shade for your […]
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    • Earth Hour: 60 Minutes to Protect the Planet March 15, 2017
      Cook County will turn off its non-essential lights March 25 to commemorate Earth Hour and call attention to climate change. The Cook County Department of Facilities Management will save energy – and send a message about the role all of us can play in cutting harmful greenhouse gas emissions – by turning […]
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    • CUB Utility Bill Clinic at Green Hills Public Library January 26, 2017
      The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) will analyze utility bills at a free clinic to help Palos Hills and Hickory Hills residents save money on utilities. This utility bill clinic will take place February 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Green Hills Public Library and is co-sponsored by the Cook County Department of Environmental […]
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    • January is Radon Awareness Month January 23, 2017
      January is Radon Awareness Month and the Cook County Department of Environmental Control reminds you to be aware of the health risks of radon.  Radon is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas that comes from the radioactive decay of naturally occurring uranium in the soil. It can enter homes and buildings through small […]
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    • Cook County Exceeds Target in Key Sustainability Metric January 6, 2017
      New report shows 22 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions For the third year in a row, Cook County has exceeded its greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) reduction goals, the County’s Annual Sustainability Report shows. GHGs from County buildings have decreased by 22 percent since they were calculated in 2010, an achievement that surpasses […]
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