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For Chicago’s architectural landmarks, retrofits must balance efficiency, integrity
Historically significant — and inefficient — buildings require extra care to preserve design while saving energy.
Chicago
Chicago bike share expansion aims to mend longstanding equity issues
The expansion aims to make cycling more accessible in a traditionally underserved and disinvested neighborhood.
Chicago
Advocates say pandemic highlights need for equity in electric transportation
A new paper presents several proposals to improve the chances that Black, Latinx and other higher-risk communities see the benefits of electric vehicles.
Illinois
Solarize Chicagoland group-buy program bears fruit even in rough times
The program vets solar installers, negotiates a bulk rate, and provides support to participants throughout the process.
Chicago
Dutch charging station company looks to plug in to U.S. electric vehicle growth
EVBox expects about 100 employees by the end of 2020 at a new North American headquarters outside Chicago.