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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…
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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…