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Citizens’ Greener Evanston (CGE) first proposed that the City of Evanston explore the possibility of an offshore wind farm on Lake Michigan in November, 2007. CGE’s Renewable Energy Taskforce has continued to develop the idea to the point that the City of Evanston recently sent out an RFI (Request For Information) for potential wind developers to review and comment on. CGE strongly supports moving

ahead with this project for several reasons. Wind farms are a growing source of clean energy generated in this country. With the chances of averting the worst consequences of global warming diminishing, it is imperative that alternatives to current energy sources responsible for much of our greenhouse gas emissions be fully explored. The City of Evanston, by pursuing this project, will be demonstrating that even a medium scaled city can take major steps to ensure that its homes and businesses have access to clean energy that will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the local level. The Evanston Wind Farm project emerged from the concerns and research of citizen volunteers who have a considerable stake in the community. These concerned citizens have been out-front in making the City and its residents aware of the project and its implications. A September 2010 poll by Citizens Utility Board found that nearly 85% of the respondents were in favor of an offshore wind farm in Lake Michigan (see “Has there been a Survey” for additional information)
It is time to move ahead. As energy becomes more expensive, especially that which is produced by using fossil fuels and nuclear materials, a reliable source of clean energy near our boundaries will be a tremendous asset in building Evanston’s viability as a sustainable community.

The Midwest is the best for renewables in the US.
10/29/2019

The Midwest is the best for renewables in the US.

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04/03/2018

EVANSTON - Northwestern University has received the 2018 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award for its efforts to reduce campus energy consumption and educate students, faculty, staff and the broader community about energy efficiency.

This massive offshore wind project, scheduled for being operational by 2030, would be 30 Gigawatts in size!! For refer...
01/20/2018

This massive offshore wind project, scheduled for being operational by 2030, would be 30 Gigawatts in size!! For reference, this offshore wind farm would be 150 times the offshore wind farm that was proposed several years off of Evanston, which would have been 200 Megawatts.

Dutch group floats plan for 2,300-square-mile facility off the English coast.

Wind Turbines in Texas and Puerto Rico were not damaged during the recent hurricane events, as designed.
10/02/2017

Wind Turbines in Texas and Puerto Rico were not damaged during the recent hurricane events, as designed.

No 'material damage' to company’s wind farms in Texas and Puerto Rico

09/14/2017

The new “Fans of Wind” campaign aims to tie the candy brand more directly to its commitment to fighting climate change.

06/02/2017

President Donald Trump's announcement Thursday that the United States was withdrawing from the Paris climate accord was met with defiance from governors and dozens of mayors who vowed to continue to honor the goals of the accord to reduce global warming.

Pretty cool!
05/22/2017

Pretty cool!

Take a ride out to Block Island Wind Farm and follow an engineer to the top of a wind turbine in this 360° video. Built by Deepwater Wind, the project tests the viability of large-scale wind farming along the New England coast.

03/29/2017

President Trump says environmental regulation kills jobs. To fight back, conservation advocates need to show that protecting the environment can produce jobs and local benefits.

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