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With Naperville getting nearly 80% of its electricity from coal, a pivotal contract renewal with the city’s power supplier approaches. The city’s energy portfolio is one of the “dirtiest” in t...
Driven by a love of walking nature trails and learning about the far-reaching ecological benefits of native plants, Oswego East High School senior Jensen Coonradt is hoping to spread that joy by creat...
As Naperville’s electric grid stands now, a vast majority of its power comes from burning coal. That’s how it’s been for the past 13 years and that’s how it stands to continue for the next decade. Past that isn’t quite clear yet. This year, though, the city is starting to grapple with what the future of its electric utility will look like 10 years out, when the contract with its current ...
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Nearly 100 people converged at the Baker Community Center in St. Charles on Nov. 15 to hear speakers define the energy challenges facing the communities and to plot strategies for making the switch.
To open a discussion on how to move away from coal consumption, green advocates are hosting an educational meeting for residents of Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles Wednesday.