June 2011

USDA Announces $400,000 Conservation Innovation Grant to Delta Institute and National Wildlife Federation

06.09.2011

CHICAGO – On Wednesday, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture, announced that the Delta Institute and National Wildlife Federation will receive a $400,000, three-year Conservation Innovation Grant to help farmers reduce harmful nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions, enhance water quality and increase the profitability of responsible nutrient management practices.

The $400,000 grant is leveraged dollar-for-dollar by cash and in-kind resources contributed by the project team, which includes EKO Asset Management, American Carbon Registry, Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC), Oklahoma Conservation Commission, Oklahoma State University, American Farmland Trust, and DNDC Applications, Research and Training.

"Home Deconstruction: Can an Entire New House be Recycled?"

06.15.2011

In this article from the Christian Science Monitor, deconstruction and re-use of homes and building materials is heralded as a money-saving, environmentally friendly alternative to demolition. Click here to read more.

"Green goals, Conference Planned in Schaumburg"

06.20.2011

In this article from Triblocal.com, learn about Delta Institute's new Green Economy Action Roadshow, set to launch this fall and designed for businesses interested in being green or greening their services, and homeowners hoping to save money through energy efficiency upgrades. Read more.       
For questions and further information, please contact Deb Popely at dpopely@delta-institute.org, or by phone at (312) 554-0900 X 15.

Delta Honors 'Trailblazer' and 'Partner in Change' at Partners in Change 2011

06.22.2011

On Thursday, May 26, over 200 sustainability leaders attended Partners in Change 2011, an annual fundraiser and celebration of the vitally important work being done by Delta and Chicago’s broader sustainability community. This year’s celebration was held at Chicago’s Spertus Museum, and featured entertainment by the Second City comedy group, food and refreshments by Wolfgang Puck, and, most importantly, provided the opportunity for attendees to pay tribute to Delta’s outgoing CEO and co-founder, Donna Ducharme. The event was also the first public appearance of incoming Delta CEO Jean Pogge, and presented an excellent networking opportunity for the movers-and-shakers of Chicago’s green community.

Now Accepting Applicants for FREE Green Job Training Program

06.27.2011

Green Job Training – Now Accepting Applicants

Are you interested in learning about the new opportunities in the emerging green collar jobs industry? Are you a displaced, skilled-worker looking to polish your skills with hands-on training in green jobs? If yes, then Green Job Training could be just what you’re looking for.  

 

The Training:

Green Job Training is an opportunity for you to receive 14 days of FREE training!

Nicor Launches Newly Expanded Energy Efficiency Program

06.29.2011

On June 1, 2011, Nicor Gas launched the Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program, which helps business and residential customers save money and help the environment by offsetting installation costs of energy efficiency projects, leading to potential savings of thousands of dollars per year.