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Cook County saved nearly $8.6 million and significantly decreased energy use in the first two years of implementing energy efficiency improvements by using guaranteed energy savings performance contracts.
The Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability was awarded two brownfield grants from the U.S.
Some County buildings will go dark for global event to call attention to climate change
Cook County will turn off its non-essential lights March 24 to commemorate Earth Hour and call attention to climate change.
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New report shows 19 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from County operations
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Community shared solar power brings equity, jobs and protects the environment