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Heartland Community College Net Zero Plan

Heartland Community College (HCC) is committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship. They have demonstrated this commitment by reducing their emissions through energy efficiency and renewable

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Partnering with IGEN to Improve Energy Management

Over the years, the College of Lake County (CLC) has leveraged its partnership with the Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN) to make strides

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John A Logan College Pool Covers

John A. Logan College (JALC) has a history of implementing energy efficiency improvements to reduce energy costs and to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. Major

Rend Lake College students gathered beneath a solar charging station

Rend Lake Lighting the Way to Energy Awareness

In spring 2022, through the generous support from the Illinois Green Economy Network, Rend Lake College, purchased and installed three (3) solar workstations on main

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Triton Solar Array and Battery Storage System

The passage of the Illinois Climate and Equity Jobs Act (CEJA) amplified the need for qualified designers and installers of renewable energy systems. Triton College