Green Guide

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)