I wish to thank Dan Grifen for contribution this story about
Chicago following a greener path. – GRM Post from D Grifen –
Supporter of all things green and progressive With some of the
brightest young engineers coming straight out of the University
of Illinois, it’s no wonder why the city is involved with major
green initiatives. This includes the development of land
conservation efforts driven by the Chicago Department of
Environment, and some significant advances in Green
Space/architecture during the 21st century. Chicago’s demand for
greener jobs is being answered by companies like the West
Pullman Plant, the largest urban solar planet in the U.S. In a
report filed by the Chicago Sun Times, Jim Amedeo, Lead
Supervisor, states “Solar plants are only going to get smaller
and more efficient, and solar energy will get cheaper to use.”
Residential areas are progressively doing their part to ensure a
smarter, energy efficient planet by exploring solar
alternatives. With the housing tax credit extension, homeown