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The Next Stage for Building Efficiency

The Next Stage for Building Efficiency

Since 1998, Delta Institute has been a leader in developing sustainable solutions for the built environment. With over 20M square feet of LEED-certified projects, we have recognized the need to use data to drive decision making in sustainable buildings. Our work in...

The Cares Act and Charitable Giving

The Cares Act and Charitable Giving

You may have heard about the CARES Act, the economic relief legislation recently passed in Congress. It includes a lot of different ways to help those most in need. The nonprofit sector as a whole, including Delta, is also trying to best understand how to navigate...

The State of Land Stewardship in Illinois

The State of Land Stewardship in Illinois

Traditionally, conservation land trusts have protected land, often restored it, and later transferred it to government entities for long-term ownership, which effectively transfers the responsibility of land stewardship to those governmental entities. While this...

Featured BOOST Sponsor: West Monroe Partners

On November 12, 2019, Delta Institute’s associate board, the Delta Emerging Leaders, will host our annual BOOST event at Chop Shop in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago. BOOST, now in its 8th year, showcases Chicago’s most innovative emerging entrepreneurs in...

Featured BOOST Sponsor: Carbon Yield

On November 12, 2019, Delta Institute’s associate board, the Delta Emerging Leaders, will host our annual BOOST event at Chop Shop in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago. BOOST, now in its 8th year, showcases Chicago’s most innovative emerging entrepreneurs in...

Welcome the New 2019 Delta Emerging Leaders!

The Delta Emerging Leaders (DELs) serve as the official associate board of Delta Institute and advance Delta’s mission by expanding its network of supporters, donors, and partners through events and initiatives that engage new and diverse audiences. Since 2011,...

Gary Green Infrastructure Plan

Gary Green Infrastructure Plan

This month, the Gary Green Infrastructure Plan concludes after two years of Delta Institute assisting the City of Gary, Indiana with their green infrastructure strategies. Through Delta's long-standing partnership with the Gary, together, we aim to improve public...

KitcheNet Named Winner of BOOST 2018

KitcheNet Named Winner of BOOST 2018

Chicago, IL (November 14, 2018) — KitcheNet announced as the winner of the 7th annual BOOST. BOOST, a crowd-funded pitch fest that seeks to solve complex environmental challenges around the Midwest, is presented by the Delta Emerging Leaders, Delta Institute's...

CHICAGO’S GREEN INNOVATORS TO PITCH NEW PROJECTS AT CROWD-FUNDING EVENT

7th Annual BOOST Event Showcases Chicago’s Thriving Sustainability Movement   Chicago, IL (October 16, 2018) — The Delta Emerging Leaders (DELs), an associate board of the Delta Institute, today announced their finalists for the 7th annual Building Opportunities...

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