Author: Jayden Lawrence
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September Community Meeting
The Smart Home Upgrade: Lower Bills, Cleaner Air, Better Living with Electrification Our September NEST meeting will highlight how smart home electrification can improve comfort, reduce indoor air pollution, and lower monthly bills. Aaron Stash, founder of The Electric Home Company, will share what he’s learned from helping homeowners create healthy, efficient living spaces. He…
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October Community Meeting
Best Practices: Aurora’s Example on Data Centers Aurora recently overhauled its approach to data centers in response to public concern. At our October NEST meeting, Alison Lindburg, Aurora’s director of sustainability, and Tracey Vacek, Aurora’s planning and zoning director, will explain how the city responded, from issuing a moratorium to adopting some of the strongest…
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Naperville Can Do Better Regarding Energy
As City Council considers future electricity options, NEST volunteers highlighted that just 11% of the electricity generated by our current supplier, IMEA, comes from sources that don’t emit greenhouse gases, compared with the statewide average of 68% clean power. Unlike ComEd customers, who can select clean energy options, Naperville residents must use IMEA electricity. The…
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Springbrook Water Treatment Plan Tour
Join us for a NEST outing Thursday, August 20th at 1 PM Join us for a behind‑the‑scenes tour of Naperville’s Springbrook Water Reclamation Center, now undergoing the largest capital improvement project in the city’s history. City staff will guide us through the facility and explain how new upgrades are improving water quality in the DuPage River…
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ReMake the Future: A Repair + Upcycling Extravaganza
Join us on for a hands‑on sustainability event in partnership with First Congregational Church and Accelerate Climate Solutions. When: Saturday, August 1st, 2026, 10 AM-2PM Where: First Congregational Church 25 E. Benton Ave, Naperville This free community gathering invites residents to learn practical ways to live more sustainably by repairing and repurposing everyday items. The event…
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Summer Potluck Social
Join NEST for our annual Summer Potluck Social at beautiful McDonald Farm. Come enjoy good company, meet new people, and bring along family and friends. Everyone is welcome, whether you’re a longtime member or brand new. When: Sunday, July 19, 5 p.m. Where: McDonald Farm, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville Please bring a dish to…
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Youth Voices: Busting Climate Myths in the Digital Age
Description: Are you worried about climate change? So are young people in our community. In an interactive presentation, Accelerate Climate Solutions interns will discuss common climate myths and how to combat mis/disinformation to inspire fact-based climate action. Date: July 20, 2026 Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Location: Naperville Public Library – Nichols Library 200 W Jefferson Ave, Naperville,…
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June Community Meeting
Your Home Optimized: A Roadmap to Lower Bills Date: Monday, June 15th, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM Location: Nichols Library Please RSVP here
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May Community Meeting
Saving Double: How a Home Energy Audit Saves Money and Cuts Emissions Join us to learn how a home energy audit can help individual homeowners cut emissions, save money, and make smarter choices about future upgrades. Green builder Craig Schneider will share what Batavia learned from its community energy audit initiative and how those insights…
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Styrofoam Recycling Events
Volunteers are needed to help collect and load Styrofoam. Shift times range between 9:00AM and noon. Please click here if you’d like to volunteer (Also, please note in your response that you want to volunteer specifically for the Styrofoam recycling event.)