CHICAGO TEAM

DESCRIPTION

The Chicago Climate Action & Policy Team works to improve local level policies and practices that affect and are affected by our changing climate.

In our monthly meetings, we share knowledge about what is going on in our community and strategize about how we, as a team and in collaboration with others, can minimize climate chaos and build climate resilience in the City of Chicago.

This group complements and collaborates with the Suburban Climate Action Plan Team.

Current Initiatives

  • Support the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition (ICJC) in efforts to introduce and pass building decarbonization legislation
  • Pressure the Illinois Commerce Commission to make climate-friendly decisions, particularly regarding the Future of Gas (FOG) proceedings
  • Encourage increased composting in Chicago, in collaboration with the Illinois Food Scrap and Composting Coalition (IFSCC)
  • Ensure effective and timely implementation of Chicago’s Climate Action Plan
  • Identify opportunities to assist with effective use of resources available through the Chicago Climate Infrastructure Fund
  • Advocate a pilot program to explore using city streetlights as EV charging stations

SUCCESSES

team LEAD

Rachel Fredericks

Meetings

Monthly on 4th Monday, 7 – 8 pm
(Check our calendar for more details.)

^ Chapter members only

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Resources

  • Feedback on the Draft 2022 Chicago Climate Action Plan (LINK)
  • “Addressing Greenhouse Gas Emissions on Chicago Campuses” (LINK)