Resources
Climate Action Plan for the Chicago Region
The Climate Action Plan for the Chicago Region is built on a solid foundation of work by the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (Caucus) to lead local and regional climate action. We have begun the decisive decade: climate action must reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and we must adapt equitably to changes that are inevitable. This plan for […]
Michigan Environmental Council Publications
In 2022, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer unveiled her MI Healthy Climate Plan, a commitment and roadmap to getting Michigan toward carbon neutrality by 2050. The plan, made possible by numerous expert working groups, was big in its vision but lacking in some spaces on the methods of getting there. Enter this policy report by the Michigan […]
Missouri University of Science and Technology Geothermal Energy System
By transferring heat to and from the earth using deep underground wells, we’ve reduced energy and water usage on campus and CO2 emissions by a substantial amount.
Model Solar Ordinance for Indiana Local Governments
Local governments in Indiana are seeing increasing interest from property owners in solar energy installations and are having to address a variety of solar land uses in their development regulations. This Model Ordinance is based on research and best practices identified through working with over 100 Midwestern communities over the last ten years as solar […]
Energy Zoning Database
Access to all zoning ordinances in the database, and a tool to help you sort for the specific locations you are looking for.
Organizations
Missouri Coalition for the Environment
Statewide environmental advocacy organization.
The Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy
Researches renewable energy solutions such as solar energy, electric and hybrid vehicles, and waste to energy technologies. Currently 44 researchers participate. Learn more about their findings on their website.
Energy Systems Network
Fosters cross-industry collaboration to improve Indiana’s energy ecosystem — including generation, transmission, and the built environment. Projects so far include Hoosier Heavy Hybrid, Project Plug-IN, MicroGreen, and the Battery Innovation Center.
Sun FundED
Make solar energy easy for schools, enabling them to dramatically cut operating expenses while supporting sustainability, and educating students about green power — all at no upfront cost to the school.