Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

A diagram shows three solar panels connecting to an electric tower. The tower connects to a house and a cartoon image of an electric bill. There is a blue sky and green hills in the background.

City launches Community Solar Program, hires solid waste coordinator

May 18, 2021

Evanston announced that residents will be able to sign up for the Community Solar Program in a Monday newsletter. The Community Solar Program, which operates in partnership with Chicago-based MC Squared...

The Lakefill. Trees line the lakefront and seagulls fly above the water.

As CARP deadlines approach, some advocates say city sustainability initiatives require increased funding and staffing

April 28, 2021

As deadlines set in the Climate Action and Resilience Plan approach, some advocates are questioning whether Evanston is allocating enough funding and resources to the Office of Sustainability. CARP...

Evanston listed among top green power users by Environmental Protection Agency

March 1, 2016

Evanston was named to the Environmental Protection Agency’s quarterly list of largest green power users earlier this year. The city appeared last on the EPA’s top 30 local government list, released...

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