transportation
How Chicago’s new rideshare fees could lead to more equitable transportation
The new pricing structure increases charges for downtown trips and lowers rates for shared rides elsewhere in the city.
efficiency
Efficiency experts see lessons, limits in futuristic design of 1930s home
The House of Tomorrow, featured as part of the 1933 World’s Fair, presents unique challenges to those tasked with restoring it.
efficiency
Chicago’s Blacks in Green promotes energy efficiency in ‘looked over’ areas
A partnership with utility ComEd has helped Blacks in Green expand its mission with a community gathering space it calls the Green Living Room.
clean energy jobs
Military experience provides natural transition to clean energy careers, veterans say
Some veterans are on a new mission to bring more of their colleagues into the clean energy workforce.
electric vehicle charging
Chicago apartment renters push for better access to electric vehicle charging
A new city ordinance requires larger multifamily buildings to offer at least two charging-ready spaces for electric vehicles.