You submit an idea that could help to build support for Chicago's transition to a green economy. Maybe it's a targeted tax incentive, or a change in zoning priorities, that will help spur new green business and manufacturing. Or maybe it's a monthly lecture series from leading thinkers in the field. The ideas are endless.
	Your peers comment on the idea, and as the idea is refined and generates enthusiasm, it becomes a priority project.
	We help you build momentum around priority projects by creating a broader platform to raise awareness -- public events, City Council committee hearings, social-networking opportunities.
	As support builds, we will help push the idea into new policies and initiatives.

From idea to policy, GreenEconomyChicago is a platform for citizen-driven policymaking and civic engagement.

idea	author	hits
Require Energy Efficiency Rating for Sale of Home When residential units are sold in the City of Chicago, require that they�receive an energy efficiency rating.��This rating would be determined by a c ...	Peter Locke	1105
Chicago Commuter Benefits Ordinance �This ordinance for Chicago would allow employers and employees to save money on taxes as well as supporting the environment. ...	Jim Drew	732
Add Transit-Oriented Development Designation to Chicago Zoning Code Our zoning code needs to address the unique opportunities and challenges in the areas around our train stations. Transit-oriented development could pr ...	Lee Crandell	586
Chicago Green Manufacturing Network �The Chicago Manufacturing Renaissance Council (www.chicagomanufacturing.org) has initiated a newproject, the Chicago Green Manufacturing Network, in ...	Ingrid Goncalves	548
Define 'renewables' in city zoning codes Add renewable energy installations such as wind turbines and photovoltaic panels to the zoning codes.� At present, the lack of definition for renewabl ...	Anonymous	495

Episode Two of ChicagoGreenEconomy is now on Comcast. This episode focuses on Home Energy Inspections, which is our current Featured Idea.

To view on Comcast: You can start by going to channel 1 which is the OnDemand main menu. Then select “Get Local” then select “CN100–Comcast Network” and then finally select “Green Economy Chicago”.

You can also view online