Your community is not at the whim of renewable energy developers. Companies that want to build in your area are often obligated to partner with you to provide economic and community development benefits. Learn more about these Community Benefits programs and how you can make sure renewable...
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Get a better understanding of the grant application journey, from creating an actionable community vision to developing a strong, competitive grant proposal. Explore best practices for developing a cohesive community vision and identifying actionable goals that lay the groundwork for an...
Your community is not at the whim of renewable energy developers. Companies who want to build in your area are often obligated to partner with you to provide economic and community development benefits. Join this webinar to learn more about these Community Benefits programs and how you can make...
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....
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...
The third and final webinar in our Energy Transition Webinar Series will focus on programs, initiatives, and funding available to support transitioning energy communities experiencing economic and social impacts of the power plant and coal mine closures! Representatives from the Energy...
Co-hosts: University of Illinois Extension, Prairie Rivers Network, Just Transition Fund, USDA Rural Development
This webinar series will explore state and federal opportunities related to the energy transition, including clean energy programs, transportation electrification, and other...
Co-hosts: University of Illinois Extension, Prairie Rivers Network, Just Transition Fund, USDA Rural Development
This webinar series will explore state and federal opportunities related to the energy transition, including clean energy programs, transportation electrification, and other...
Presented by:
- Dr. Yu-Feng Forrest Lin, Director of Illinois Water Resources Center; Principal Research Hydrogeologist, Prairie Research Institute; Clinical Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Research Professor, Department of Natural Resources and...
In the U.S., more than 95% of passenger car trips are 30 miles or less, based on federal survey data. As vehicles convert to electricity, this means that about 90% of passenger car energy can be, and probably will be, delivered through conventional electrical outlets at home, work, and shopping...