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President Preckwinkle Launches Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program to Finance Energy Efficiency, Water Conservation, and Renewable Energy Projects Across Cook County

Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined Cook County Commissioners Moore and Degnen, Calumet City Mayor Michelle Markiewicz-Qualkinbush, leaders from the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development and the Illinois Energy…

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Solarize Chicagoland Program Surpasses 2020 Goals

The program virtually educated more than 521 residents about the benefits of solar and has commitments to install 80 solar arrays, 45 of those in Cook County.

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Environmental

Cook County Releases Clean Energy Plan for County Facilities

On the 25th anniversary of the Chicago heat wave, which killed 739 people across Cook County, President Toni Preckwinkle announced the release of the County’s 

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Environmental

Solarize Chicagoland Program Returns for Second Year

After exceeding last year’s goals with more than 120 properties committed to installing solar, the Solarize Chicagoland program kicks off this week for residents in Cook County. 

For the second year in a row, Cook County is c

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