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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 Community Development Department - Housing Rehabilitation Division
(847) 866-2929
Affordable home repair financing and free weatherization services for income-qualified homes.
City of Evanston Public Works Department - Streets and Sanitation Division
(847) 866-2940
Curbside 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
Represent the interests of residential-utility customers of Illinois.
Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County (CEDA)
(800) 571-2332
Low-income energy assistance and weatherization.
Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's consumer guide to energy-saving products for the home.
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(888) STAR-YES
List of energy efficient products for the home, from appliances and lighting to HVAC systems and insulation.
(847) 448-8256
Offers classes and information on the natural environment. Host of the Evanston Green Living Festival.
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(877) 424.4241
The Green Building Initiative (GBI) is a not for profit organization that certifies energy-efficient, healthy and environmentally sustainable residential and commercial buildings with its Green Globes™ rating program.
Green Home Guide - US Green Building Council (USGBC)
Get ideas, learn the health and economic benefits and connect with others living in or building green homes.
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Illinois Association of Home Energy Raters
Energy consultants and building technicians specializing in identifying cost-effective residential upgrades for new and existing homes that can save homeowners money on their utility bills.
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. Coordinates the annual Illinois Solar Tour.
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Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
(312) 751-5600
Waste water services, sell discounted rain barrels.
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Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC)
(847) 724-9205
Recycling drop-off programs and waste reduction education for residents and schools.
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