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New Smart Grid Partnership Creates a World First in Chicago
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A recent signing ceremony set into the motion a first-of-its-kind partnership to bring new smart grid innovations to Chicago. The deal is a cooperation between the Illinois Science and Technology Coalition , the Building Owners and Managers Association, the Citizens Utility Board and several South Korean government and private interests, including Korea Telecom and LG Electronics. The public-private partnership is expected to provide more than $20 million to develop technological infrastructure, deploy energy optimization solutions, improve grid security and create a green collar workforce.
Robert S. Hoff, a 33-year veteran of the Chicago Fire Department, is set to become the city’s Fire Commissioner after the City Council unanimously approved his appointment today. Hoff replaces the retiring John Brooks and was appointed by Mayor Richard M. Daley last week.
A recent decision of the Seventh Circuit federal court of appeals rejected a claim to prevent the construction of a windmill farm. Patricia Muscarello v. Ogle County Bd. of Commissioners.
Over 700 residents of the Lakeview, Lincoln Park, and North Center neighborhoods will gather on event will take place at Temple Sholom located at 3480 N. Lake Shore Drive (between Cornelia and Stratford streets) at 7:00 pm. This annual gathering provides an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of the Lakeview Action Coalition and to spotlight the critical issues and needs facing community residents and stake holders. 
Commonwealth Edison has announced that it will increase the maximum funding amount of financial incentives for new construction or major renovation projects in its service territory to $150,000–a $50,000 increase since the program’s inception in June of 2009.