December 2011

Energy Impact Illinois Introduces MyHomeEQ Tool

12.01.2011

In efforts to help homeowners save on their energy bills and increase comfort inside of their homes, Energy Impact Illinois has introduced the MyHomeEQ tool to provide users with a profile of their energy consumption and suggestions for making their homes more energy efficient... READ MORE

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Brownfield Redevelopment Branches Out Across Michigan

12.05.2011

Delta Institute recently received funding from the U.S. Forest Service for a project that will combine environmental clean-up efforts with community and economic development.  The program will establish poplar tree farms in several communities in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula for the joint purpose of cleansing brownfields and providing a lightweight, rapidly renewable, locally grown resource for businesses and manufacturers. 

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New Program Aims to Help Homeowners Get "Little Bills" for Energy

12.05.2011

Delta is partnering with Energy Impact Illinois to provide low-interest loans to help area residents make energy-saving improvements to their homes. The program is an innovative way to reduce the barrier for investing in energy conservation measures, with the goal of helping reduce overall energy usage and saving money for individuals, businesses governmental units and nonprofits.
 

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Delta Awards Three Green Apps $2,500

12.21.2011

Delta Institute has awarded $2,500 to three innovative apps in the first-ever Green Opportunities App Award in the Apps 4 MetroChicago Apps Contest.  The winners are: Chicago Recycle Helper and Recycle City Chicago (tied for First Prize and splitting $2,000) and Light Bulb Finder, earning a runner up prize of $500.  Read more about them and download the apps.