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Chicago Center for Green Technology
(312) 746-9642
Offers free classes on green building topics and houses a green building materials library.
City of Evanston Public Works Department - Streets and Sanitation Division
(847) 866-2940
Recycling and waste services.
City of Evanston Public Works Department - Water & Sewer Division
(847) 866-2942
Water services, tips on how to reduce water use.
(312) 263-4282
A public/private initiative to voluntarily improve air quality in the Chicago metropolitanregion. Offers tips and resources on reducing energy use.
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(888) STAR-YES
List of energy efficient products for the home, from appliances and lighting to HVAC systems and insulation.
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(877) 424-4241
The Green Building Initiative (GBI) is a non profit organization that certifies energy-efficient, healthy and environmentally sustainable residential and commercial buildings with its Green GlobesT rating program.
Green Chicago Restaurant Co-op
The Green Chicago Restaurant Co-op supports Chicago area businesses in increasing the type and volume of sustainable products purchased and used by restaurants.
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Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (IL DCEO) - Bureau of Energy and Recycling
(217) 785-3416
Energy efficiency, renewable energy and recycling education and grant programs.
Illinois Solar Energy Association
(312) 376-8245
Information and workshops on renewable energy systems.
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Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
(312) 751-5600
Waste water services, discounted rain barrels.
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Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC)
(800) 214-7954
SEDAC provides free technical assistance to private and public facilities in the State of Illinois to increase their economic viability through the efficient use of energy resources.
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US Green Building Council (USGBC)
USGBC is a non profit organization that certifies sustainable businesses, homes, hospitals, schools, and neighborhoods with its nationally recognized LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating SystemT.
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