Chicago
Report: Smart thermostats, electric heat key to hitting climate goals
Chicago will need to embrace smart thermostats and electric heating to meet long-range carbon reduction goals, according to a recent report.
Chicago petcoke battle revealed a new threat — and residents were prepared to fight it
A successful push to rid a Chicago neighborhood of petroleum coke piles has galvanized residents to confront its next pollution challenge.
VW settlement
How school buses could help run your air conditioning on hot summer days
Illinois is proposing to spend more of its VW settlement money on electric school buses than any other state.
wind
Women look to close renewable energy’s employment gender gap
Women make up about a third of U.S. wind and solar energy jobs, higher than other technology fields.
Chicago
Survey finds racial, income gaps in awareness about smart meters
White homeowners are most informed about smart meters, according to a recent survey of Chicago residents.