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Clean Energy Should Not Be Stuck in Line
Support Bipartisan Permitting Reform for Clean Energy America’s clean-energy transition is being slowed by an outdated permitting process. Solar and wind are the lowest-cost sources of new electricity generation, but new energy projects and the transmission lines needed to connect them to the grid can take many years to approve and build. Transmission lines are…
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Tell Us What You Think!
NEST (Naperville Environment and Sustainability Task Force) wants to hear from you. Your ideas, concerns, and priorities will help guide our work as we continue supporting sustainability initiatives in our community. Whether you’re passionate about environmental issues, interested in local programs, or simply have suggestions to share, we encourage you to take a few minutes…
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November Community Meeting
NEST has been hosting a series of conversations with community organizations to better understand the environmental and sustainability issues that matter most to Naperville residents – and now we want to hear from you. Join us to hear from NEST Committees about their goals for 2027 and contribute your stories, questions, and goals through a…
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Energy Workshop
At the September 28th Energy Workshop, a majority of the City Council approved this new energy vision: “To secure an energy future that prioritizes reliability, sustainability, affordability, flexibility, and local control.” The Council also agreed that selling the City-owned electric utility should not be considered. Naperville’s city-operated distribution system has a record of maintaining reliable…
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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…