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Renewable energy offers benefits for our future

October 10, 2024

When I was growing up in St. Louis, crossing the Mississippi River in Alton was always my cue that we were almost home from a long road trip. ...

Exploring the Potential of Agrivoltaics

October 10, 2024

One of the most exciting projects Illinois Extension is involved in is the SCAPES project — Sustainably Co...

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Global spotlight on sustainability and environmental education

August 20, 2024

Around the world we see countries tapping into renewable energy as sustainability and innovation are becoming higher priorities. Investing in...

New survey shows Illinois Residents are eager for more renewable energy

July 22, 2020

Support for climate action, and renewable energy in particular, seem to be on the rise in Illinois and around the country. A recent survey of...

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September 20, 2024

Get green: Explore funding opportunities for community environmental projects
URBANA, Ill. — Communities across Illinois are working to address legacy pollution and invest in clean energy technologies. Municipalities can explore grant opportunities to fund the installation of green infrastructure, the transition to clean energy, and the cleanup of polluted areas with a...

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August 29, 2024

Extension empowers rural communities transition to sustainable energy sources with new program
URBANA, Ill. — Power is so readily available, literally at the flick of a switch, that it is all too easy to forget how this valuable resource arrives in our homes and businesses and where it comes from. Energy demands are increasing across Illinois, and communities have difficult...

July 16, 2024

Illinois clean energy transition excludes key constituents in energy justice equation
URBANA, Ill. — Illinois has made transitioning to clean energy a major priority in recent years with the passage of the Future Energy Jobs Act in 2016 and the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act in 2021. Both pieces of legislation prioritize an equitable transition, aiming to avoid and address...

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July 12, 2024

Attend field day to learn how agrivoltaics boosts energy, resiliency in food production
URBANA, Ill. — Continuing to feed a growing world is the agriculture industry's future, and the demand for sustainability is here. One avenue of exploration includes agrivoltaics or solar energy within production agriculture.“The relatively recent idea combines solar panels for...

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Electrical Hazards During and After a Storm

It is important to prepare in advance for a severe storm or natural disaster. Gathering emergency kit items, having a communication plan in place and knowing when, how and where to take shelter saves lives. It is easy to be complacent about storms or think that they won’t strike close to home....

Downed Power Line Safety: The Mary Gehrig Story

Seventeen-year-old Mary Gehrig was driving home from a friend’s house on a stormy June night. Around 25 minutes into her 30-minute drive, Gehrig turned onto the county road that would take her home. Although there was near-zero visibility due to the storm that turned much more severe than...

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