The
Village of Lake in the Hills signed the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection
Agreement on November 8, 2007. As part of this Agreement, the
Village has committed to helping educate the public, schools, other
jurisdictions, professional associations, business and industry about
reducing global warming pollution.
In keeping with this
commitment, the Village has developed this web-based Green Guide to be
used as a resource for those interested in learning more about how they
can make an impact.
What Does "Green"
Mean?
Going "green" is rapidly becoming a
nationwide movement to conserve energy, water, land and
ultimately reduce global warming pollution. Green programs
range from simple recycling initiatives to LEED certified
construction projects using green or energy conscious solutions.
To learn more about global warming, visit any of the websites listed below, which offer a wealth
of information on the subject.
Local / State Sites
McHenry County's Green Pages
The Land
Conservancy of McHenry County
Illinois Smart Energy Design Assistance Center
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Cultivate Illinois Green Energy Program
Exelon / ComEd
ComEd Incentive Programs
Energy Efficiency Program -
Prescriptive Measures Application
Energy Efficiency Program - Custom Measures Application
Recycling
Allied Waste (847) 429-7370
McHenry
County Defenders
Residential Recycling Guide
Business Recycling Guide
Agency Links
Clean Air Counts
U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency -
Climate Change
Global Warming for
Kids
Builders
Resources (LEED Certification)
U.S. Green
Building Council (USGBC)