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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 1228
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 renewab ... 		Anonymous 757
Implement PACE Bonds to Build a $500 Billion (Yes Billion) Building Energy Retrofit Bond Market
This idea was created by and is being championed on a national level by Cisco DeVries, President: Renewable Funding LLC and Jeff Tannenbaum, Founder a ... 		Peter Locke 469
Ban Styrofoam food packaging and service ware!
No Foam Chicago is a group of environmentally-and civic-minded friends who came together to inform the general public and the city of Chicago of th ... 		Stacey Pfingsten 380
Ban plastic bags at Chicago farmers markets
My understanding is that 2008 was to be the last year that plastic bags would be allowed at farmers markets in the City of Chicago, since there are bi ... 		Dan Nehm 343
GreenChoice Bank Earns Conditional Approval of Bank Charter
GreenChoice Bank Earns Conditional Approval of Bank CharterFirst "Green" Community Bank in Midwest Plans 2nd Half 2009 Opening  CHICAGO, Ill. (June 4 ... 		Jon Levey 339
Energy Company Rebate
The cost of an energy rater should be rebated by the local utility company. This report allows a home to have a HERS Index rating with a detailed repo ... 		Martin Bhatia 310
Partners in Change 2009 - 6/17/09 at 5pm
Please come join us where the Economy and the Environment meet, and… Eleven years of bringing people together for a green economy Governor Pat Quin ... 		Jon Levey 302
make installing PV a better value proposition
Chicago has plenty of roofs that could have PV panels for making electricity, but it's expensive to install. Ways other cities have made it more attra ... 		Marjorie Isaacson 297
Building Eco Boulevards & Bridges
Implementing these two projects is feasible, and potentially incredibly profitable. www.urbanlab.com/h2o http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/06/11/chicago ... 		Michael Hoadley 254
Procurement
The core of sustainability is social, environmental, and economical development. Saying that, i'd like to hear others perspectives on how the city, th ... 		Don Johnson 223
Carsharing for Large Developments' Parking
Require Developers of properties with over 200 dwelling units to provide residents with at least one carsharing parking space. Parking and congestion ... 		Jake Rattner 217
Local First Chicago - Join the Shop Local Movement!
About Local First Chicago Our Mission Local First Chicago's mission is to educate the public on the importance of choosing locally owned, independent ... 		Local First Chicago 209
Sponsor workshops for taxi drivers about fuel efficient driving
Taxi drivers periodically demand a raise in fares, and recently, a price increase was approved as relief from the high gas prices.However, taxi driver ... 		Jim Tuckers 195
Insulating Exposed Glass!
Why is it that insulating windows is not part of the current discussion on energy conservation?  The State of Colorado recently determined that it wo ... 		Peter Lundquist 173
Local Government Procurement
I suggest that our local, county, and state governments learn that buying local from independents is an integral part of becoming green/sustainable. I ... 		Don Johnson 150
Accountants and Professionals Using Less Paper
As a CPA in Chicago, my idea is simple.  Accountants and other professionals, like lawyers and consultants, should use less paper.  Accountants can ... 		ALBERT SPENADEL 147
Partner w/TapIt for free tap water refills from cafes & restaurants &...?
The following idea appeared in Springwise, an email of  innovative biz ideas.  (see link below)It connects well with the recent nationwide water rep ... 		BJ Middendorf 140
Public Transit Free on Ozone Alert Day(s)
Not my idea.  Ran into this while taking bus from my inexpensive lodge to planning meetings for Affordable Comfort Conference in KC, MO.  Gives peop ... 		John Porterfield 140
Green Homework
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Introducing the Do-Gooder Economy
 The Do-Gooder EconomyThe concept of the Do-Gooder Economy was launched in a Press Release in May, 2009www.natcapclub.org/home/press-release/ It is ... 		Bob Oehmen 123
Green Economy Report for Chicagoland published
The Delta Institute recently released a report commissioned by CMAP on the Regional Green Economy, called Green Economic Development Strategies for th ... 		Kindy Kruller 119
Uniting Unemployed People is Green too
Green means also doing good to people.  It’s hard, if not impossible, to get people interested in Green if they are in financial survival mode.   ... 		Bob Oehmen 110
Outreach to middle income homeowners
While the weatherization movement seems to target low income property owners, and the market for LEED and Chicago Green Homes programs seems to be upp ... 		Neil Silins 103
Encourage use of shared transport through Avego
Avego (www.avego.com) is a system that facilitates on demand, flexible carpooling.From their site:"AvegoTM Shared Transport enables private cars to be ... 		Nelson Hermance 68
Be Green by re-wearing and re-using old clothes
U’SAgain Celebrate Earth-Month through promoting Reuse - Rewear & Recycling In 1970, when the first Earth Day event was held, the amount of clothes ... 		Butch Davenport 52
Solar and Solar Education for Illinois Middle Schools
Capital Bill: Solar Installations for Environmental Preservation and Young Adult Renewable Energy Education  This bill aims to:   1.      Make ... 		Pete Kadens 321
Measure Trash; Reward Recyclers
Currently, residents who produce 1/8 of a cart of trash per week are not rewarded, and residents who produce 3 carts of trash per week are not encoura ... 		Anonymous 252
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 1047
City ordinance requiring sustainable building deconstruction
In the United States, buildings consume 60 percent of our raw materials, and account for 40 percent of the solid waste stream. Deconstructing and dism ... 		preview 245
Green Infrastructure, Permeability
One suggestion made by the Chicago Climate Action Plan is to increase the permeability of pavement, sidewalks, and other covered surfaces. Permeable s ... 		Conor Gaffney 213
Geothermal air for Chicago Public Summer schools
Background: Chicago Public Schools have made the decision to shorten the summer break for many at-risk inner city schools. This means back-to-school i ... 		Mike Bueltmann 188
licensing program for green contractors
Have a City of Chicago general contracting licensing program for contractors who meet green standards. Meeting standards in the products they use a ... 		steven 154
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 ... 		Peter Locke 1580
Chicago Green Manufacturing Network
 The Chicago Manufacturing Renaissance Council (www.chicagomanufacturing.org) has initiated a newproject, the Chicago Green Manufacturing Network, in ... 		Ingrid Goncalves 770
More energy efficient commercial stairwell lighting codes
Per City of Chicago code, each floor of every stairwell in all office and commercial buildings is lit 24/7, even when the building is unoccupied.  Th ... 		Anonymous 498
Convert Highway Burms to Native Wildflower Fields
The City of Chicago spends millions fertilizing, mowing, and maintaining grassy areas in the city and next to highways.  A concerted initiative to re ... 		Derek Smith 271
HVAC Motor Retrofit Energy Savings Up To 86%
We have been working with the military, school systems, hotels as well as other industrial and commercial facilities to save energy though HVAC motor ... 		Daniel 440
Create commercial building interior lighting code
Most commercial building interiors are lit, heated/conditioned and ventilated for 5 or more hours after tenants have left the building.  These system ... 		Anonymous 200
Draft legislation allowing waterless urinals in IL
Draft legislation allowing waterless urinals in IL.  Currently, waterless urinals are allowed in 30 states and mandated in municipal buildings in Ari ... 		Anonymous 186
Relief of taxpayer burden
All & any efforts put forth by any municapality, for a better eco system and economy within thier borders are a valent effort, and give one a feeling ... 		Thomas D. Rowlen 151
Make bottle recycling required for chicago Bars/Pubs/Restaurants
Chicago area bars, pubs, and restaurants dump literally thousands of beer bottles and liquour bottles into the landfill every single DAY.I would love ... 		kelly burns 148
Teach weatherization while renovating public housing
Many housing units are not energy-efficiency, wasting energy and money. Weatherization (adding insulation and air-sealing) will fix this problem. This ... 		Marjorie Isaacson 136
Permit third-party enforcement of certain traffic violations
Want more cyclists and pedestrians? Make the roads safer.Every day, plenty of drivers can be seen texting, talking on handheld cell phones, stopping i ... 		Jim Tuckers 185
2nd Annual Elmhurst Green Fest and Recycling Boutique
2nd Annual Elmhurst Green Fest, Saturday, August 1st from 10 AM to 3 PM.  Location is Wilder Park, Elmhurst College and Elmhurst Library.  Start col ... 		Jan Happel 223
Fund and oversee existant programs!
As a recent home buyer, I spent a lot of time searching for green lenders and mortgages only to find that there were next to none in Chicago, and the ... 		tln 154
Add zoning incentives for building owners
Add zoning incentives for building owners to install renewable energy features.  Examples of incentives include increased FAR or an accelerated permi ... 		Anonymous 205
Equal Opportunity Hiring
Any green projects getting government money should be sure to have fair racial hiring practices.  Not only should environmental issues be taught in s ... 		Jerry 246
Incentivize recycling of CFL bulbs
Incentivize recycling of CFL bulbs.  For example, have retailers offer a discount for the sale of a new CFL light bulb when an old one is turned in. ... 		Anonymous 307
Creating Green Jobs
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HOW DO YOU CONFIRM ENERGY SAVINGS?
We've been looking into two pieces of technology to save energy at our bar and grill operations. http://www.freeaire.com/http://www.melinkcorp.com/pd ... 		Phil Mcfarland 172
Sustainable Navy Pier
After spending a summer working there and meeting very few locals, Navy Pier is clearly a destination most Chicago Residents take for granted. The Pie ... 		Angelique Kepshire 162
Public Gardens within Chicago Parks
In an effort to sustain the "shop local/ eat local" movement, Chicago could initiate a program where a certain percentage of land within each (or many ... 		Amanda Eich 144
Lower permit prices for turbine installation.
A recent phone call to downtown Chicago's Building Dept yielded a lofty $715 permit price to install a residential wind turbine,more than 10% of the c ... 		vincent kamin 126
Support non-customary energy efficiency work.
Support non-customary energy efficiency work.  There are many practical efficiency measures that should be applied 100% of the time that are now appl ... 		John Porterfield 124
Introducing the NatCap social Club
The NatCap social Club is a place for us Regular Guys ‘n Gals to hang out and get to know each other. Good folks just being part of the Do-Gooder Ec ... 		Bob Oehmen 122
Bicycle-friendly business/building owner competition
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Stimulate small business set ups
In any given large town there is a large supply of people looking to make an additional income, who hate their jobs and want to do something else or w ... 		Alex Deidier 113
Green student business club
Educating students in Green/Sustainable business practices is the key to creating a Do-Gooder Economy future.    To start this process, six years ag ... 		Bob Oehmen 111
Third Party RECs Your Killing Me!
Have you bought renewable energy certificates (REC) lately, their dirt cheap. They are also bundled and sold through the same Cayman Island brokers th ... 		Keith Baubkus 109
The Good Neighbor Bill - allow good neighbors to stay
Green means also doing good to people.  It’s hard, if not impossible, to get people interested in Green if they are in financial survival mode, whe ... 		Bob Oehmen 106
Third Party RECs Your Killing Me!
Have you bought renewable energy certificates (REC) lately, their dirt cheap. They are also bundled and sold through the same Cayman Island brokers th ... 		Keith Baubkus 99
Bicycle-friendly business/building owner competition
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternet ... 		Caitlin Dorsey 95
LED REplacement for High-Bay Lights
Hi, There are millions of High-Bay and Low-Bay lights in Factories, Big Box Stores, School Gymnasiums ect. There is no reason the cannot be converted ... 		Matt Tirpak 80
Project Earth 2.0 - Green Schools, Green Businesses & Green Citizens
Public schools in Chicago as well as many cities across the U.S. need help.  Many schools are under-funded and don’t provide adequate programs and ... 		J.R. Plate 69
mobile garden
The basic concept is to build a garden on a flatcar train and to let it travel with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) as part of their regular trans ... 		Joe Baldwin 65
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