Energy Resources Center

Join us next week to hear from Steffen Mueller and Stefan Unnasch on their insights on clean transportation, bioenergy, feedstocks, and carbon intensity. Register today! https://lnkd.in/enNRRhFS #webinar #energywebinar #energyefficiency #sustainability #aviation #cleantransportation #biofuel #sustainableaviation

Thank you, Yaritza Guillén, Stewardship Coordinator at NeighborSpace, for providing the STEM Scholars students with the invaluable opportunity to volunteer at La Huerta Roots and Rays Community Garden. Over the past month, the students maintained the garden, undertaking tasks such as garbage collection, weeding, mulching, watering, tree planting, and painting. Their dedication has not only enhanced the garden but has also contributed to Pilsen's environmental justice movement. Witnessing the transformation, community member Patricia Dominguez commented, "They have done such an amazing job, and they do it with a smile." community. Thank you, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), for providing the STEM Scholars students with valuable experiences.#CommunityService #EnvironmentalJustice #Volunteering #STEMScholars

We proudly announce that the Energy Resources Center is a platinum sponsor at the 2024 Midwest Clean Energy Conference hosted by the Midwest Cogeneration Association (MCA). Attend the conference to deepen your understanding of combined heat and power (CHP), distributed energy resources (DER), decarbonization, and microgrid technologies, the impact of federal and state policies, and the latest industry trends and developments. This pivotal event is a platform to learn about decarbonization strategies, the future of gas, hydrogen hubs, carbon capture, DER grid benefits, tackling environmental injustice, and more. Register now! https://lnkd.in/eRdqXr7g We look forward to seeing you there. #Energy #Resources #UIC #Chicago #chp #cogeneration #decarbonization #sustainability #cleanenergy

In case you missed it - Our Sustainable Landscapes team presented a webinar on the new draft conservation agreement for at-risk bumble bees on energy and transportation lands! Check out the recording online here: https://lnkd.in/gW5Bpb6W Read more about the draft conservation agreement for at-risk bumble bees here: https://lnkd.in/gKNbnZvQ #UIC, #USFWS, #WDNR, #ROWHWG, #ROWasHabitat, #conservation, #biodiversity, #bumblebees, #infrastructure

Last week, our STEM Scholar interns had an amazing opportunity to conduct a waste audit at the Student Center East building at the University of Illinois at Chicago. With the guidance of Elizabeth Bosarge, Zero Waste Program Director at the UIC Office of Sustainability, our students processed 259.5 pounds of waste, sorting it into plastics, landfill, paper, compost, metals, and glass. This hands-on experience helped them understand the significance of proper recycling practices and the impact of our consumer habits on the environment. The students were especially surprised by the complexities of plastic recycling and the diverse types of plastics used in products. We thank Liz for facilitating this valuable learning experience and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for making this summer activity possible. #WasteAudit #SustainabilityEducation #STEM

Calling all Chicago manufacturers, join us on the 25th for our upcoming Industrial Decarbonization and Pollution Prevention Workshop from 9AM-1PM. This event will cover how manufacturers can use pollution prevention (P2) techniques to reduce waste in their facilities and will also go over available assistance programs to better help achieve sustainability goals.   Register Now! https://lnkd.in/e3HPzU7s   #Chicago #sustainability #Chicagoworkshop #decarbonization #pollutionprevention #industrial #industrialworkshop #manufacturing

It was great to see so many representatives from #energy, #transportation, and #conservation at our recent gROWing Chicago Habitat meeting. Thank you to #ComEd for hosting this meeting and #NicorGas and the #MonarchJointVenture for their generous support. This initiative is creating important connectivity and habitat links between rights-of-ways and protected lands throughout Chicagoland. Read more about the gROWing Chicago Habitat initiative here: https://lnkd.in/gqVnK-KP

We’re excited to see the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) publish their final guidance for energy utilities and power generators and it noting the Energy Resources Center Sustainable Landscapes program work in #biodiveristy. This guidance highlights the Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group and PHASE project as examples of the energy sector working to be #naturepositive.   #UIC #TNFD #sustainability #conservation #MonarchCCAA #ROWHWG #pollinators https://lnkd.in/gGhQmgP4

Register now! https://lnkd.in/eHiVkeP7 #energy #energyefficiency #sustainability #netzero #biofuel #gogreen #webinar #cleantransportation #aviation

The Summer 2024 STEM Scholars Internship is officially underway, and our students are diving into the world of environmental conservation and injustice. Last week, our talented scholars had the opportunity to visit the Calumet Water Reclamation plant, where they gained valuable insights into the process of purifying water for safe consumption and usage. Stay tuned for more updates on their exciting journey this summer! Once again, Thank you, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), for making this possible. #STEM #EnvironmentalConservation #InternshipExperience