Recent News

• Beat the Heat with Energy Saving Tips June 20, 2019
  While it may not feel quite like summer yet, plan ahead and know what you can do to keep your home comfortable and cool, while also saving yourself money and energy. Set your thermostat to higher temperature while you are away from your home. Use a programmable thermostat to set back the temperature […]
  Sarah Edwards
• Smart Savings for Chicago Ridge Seniors May 6, 2019
   Are you a senior living in Chicago Ridge? Want to save money on your utility bills? Join Cook County’s Department of Environment and Sustainability, Citizens Utility Board (CUB) and Elevate Energy to learn about ways to save money and energy with your smart meter, home weatherization and energy efficiency programs. Experts will discuss rebated […]
  Sarah Edwards
• CUB Utility Bill Clinic at Franklin Park Public Library May 6, 2019
  The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) will analyze utility bills at a free clinic to help Franklin Park residents save money on utilities. This utility bill clinic will take place on May 22 from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at Franklin Park Public Library and is co-sponsored by the Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability. Consumers […]
  Sarah Edwards
• CUB Utility Bill Clinic at Palos Heights Public Library April 19, 2019
  The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) will analyze utility bills at a free clinic to help Palos Heights residents save money on utilities. This utility bill clinic will take place on May 7 from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at Palos Heights Public Library and is co-sponsored by the Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability. Consumers […]
  Sarah Edwards
• Smart Savings for Oak Forest Residents April 19, 2019
  Want to save money on your utility bills? Join Cook County’s Department of Environment and Sustainability, Citizens Utility Board (CUB), Elevate Energy and the Chicagoland Vintage Home Association to learn about ways to save money and energy with your smart meter, home weatherization and energy efficiency programs. Experts will discuss […]
  Sarah Edwards
• Celebrate Earth Day Every Day April 3, 2019
   Join Cook County in celebrating Earth Day at the following events: April 16, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Domestic Violence Courthouse, 555 W Harrison St., 1st floor lobby. April 17, 8 a.m. – 10a.m. – Cook County Building, 118 N. Clark St., 1st floor lobby April 18, 11:30 a.m – 1:30 p.m. – […]
  Sarah Edwards
• Earth Hour March 30: 60 Minutes to Protect the Planet March 20, 2019
  Cook County will turn off its non-essential lights March 30 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 […]
  Sarah Edwards
• Upcoming Electronics Recycling Events for Cook County Residents March 19, 2019
  In Spring 2019, three municipalities will be hosting one-day electronics collection events for Cook County residents (see below for more information). Please note there is a limit of 7 items per household and no electronics can be accepted from municipalities, schools, businesses, or institutions. The following devices are accepted: • Cable Receivers
  Sarah Edwards
• Tips on Saving Energy This Spring Season March 5, 2019
  “No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.”- Hal Borland Spring is almost here and it’s the perfect time think about ways you save energy and money in your home as we finally say goodbye to the cold winter temperatures and transition to warmer weather, welcoming spring with open arms. Landscaping […]
  Sarah Edwards
• Smart Savings for Berkeley Seniors January 28, 2019
                      Want to save money on your utility bills? Are you a senior who lives in Berkeley? Join Cook County’s Department of Environment and Sustainability, Citizens Utility Board (CUB) and Elevate Energy to learn […]
  Sarah Edwards