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BOOST: Crowdfunding a More Sustainable Chicago

BOOST: Crowdfunding a More Sustainable Chicago

Guest post by Hannah Slodounik, BOOST co-chair and Sustainability Coordinator, School of the Art Institute of Chicago Out of nearly 20 applicants, narrowed down to 5 contenders, only two will win seed funding through BOOST (Building Opportunity for Original and...

Midwest Energy News names Kevin Dick to 40 under 40 award list

Delta Institute Director Kevin Dick, LEED AP O+M, was highlighted in the 2017 Midwest Energy News’ 40 Under 40 award list. The program features emerging leaders throughout the region and their work in America’s transition to a clean energy economy. Kevin...
Chicago Recognized as National Leader in Energy-Efficient Office Buildings

Chicago Recognized as National Leader in Energy-Efficient Office Buildings

Written by Reyna Basa, Communications Intern According to the 2017 National Green Building Adoption Index, CBRE Group Inc. and Maastricht University recognize Chicago as the national leader in energy efficient office buildings, maintaining the highest percentage...

How will you #LoveLakeMichigan this summer?

By Max Kaczor, Communications & Marketing Intern Updated with video from the June 4th Montrose Beach Cleanup. It’s summertime in Chicago, which means sunny skies, days by the lake, and toes in the sand. Lake Michigan is utilized by millions of fishermen,...

The Field Museum Achieves LEED-EB: OM Gold Certification

CHICAGO (March 16, 2015) – The Field Museum and Delta Institute today announced that the U.S. Green Building Council has awarded the museum a Gold certification in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance...

Delta Institute Launches 4th Chicago Green Office Challenge

CHICAGO, Ill. (September 2, 2014) – Today Delta Institute CEO Jean Pogge announced the launch of the Chicago Green Office Challenge, an impact-driven competition that encourages Chicago businesses to adopt sustainable practices that promote efficiency, save money, and...
Putting Waste “On The Table”

Putting Waste “On The Table”

On Monday, May 12, more than 11,000 Chicagoans gathered over lunch and dinner tables across the city to exchange ideas for the future of Chicago, as part of  The Chicago Community Trust’s “On The Table” campaign. Delta Institute co-hosted an...