Greenhouse Gas Reduction
We cannot achieve sustainable, healthy communities without a strong focus on greenhouse gas reductions. SGA supports municipal and institutional efforts to transition to clean energy, build electric vehicle infrastructure, and promote energy efficiency projects. Through these pathways, communities can reduce emissions and build a sustainable future.
Greenhouse Gas Reduction for a Green Future
SGA envisions a future where our communities are powered by zero-emissions energy, clean and active transportation options are abundant, and we have local clean energy jobs that pay well. We’re helping to deploy the technologies and strategies to build this future – today.
Buildings are a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions. Whether they’re homes, businesses, or large public institutions, SGA helps guide building owners on a path to emissions reductions through a variety of energy solutions.
Energy efficiency programs and improvements are essential to a greener future. SGA works with a variety of stakeholders to design and support energy efficiency programs that drive significant emissions reductions.
As some of the largest public institutions in many communities, schools have a big role to play in the clean energy transition. SGA can help schools develop clean energy plans and sustainability policies that achieve significant greenhouse gas emissions reductions.
SGA works with municipalities and private energy companies to bring community solar programs to residents, supporting local solar projects, making clean energy accessible to everyone, and driving emissions reductions.
Electric vehicles and active transportation options are essential to building a net-zero emissions community. SGA works with municipalities and other stakeholders to support EV infrastructure development and cleaner transportation options for all.
If communities want to achieve truly impactful greenhouse gas reductions, they need a plan. SGA helps municipalities and institutions develop strategic and achievable climate and sustainability plans that drive significant emissions reductions.
Powering a Greener Future
SGA’s programs drive impactful and scalable solutions to drive greenhouse gas emissions reductions. Our collaborative approach catalyzes projects rooted in equity and a commitment to a fossil fuel-free future.
Programs
Solar
SGA partners with solar companies, municipalities, and other stakeholders to bring onsite and community solar projects to communities, driving emissions reductions.
Sustainability Policy and Planning
SGA works with municipalities, private organizations, and public institutions to develop robust sustainability policies and plans that support the transition to clean energy and net-zero goals.
Collaborations
Cross Community Climate Collaborative
C4 is an award-winning collaboration of Chicago area suburban communities working together to drive large-scale sustainability projects to reduce emissions.
PlanItGreen
PlanItGreen is a collaboration of Oak Park and River Forest area institutions, and is working to implement local sustainability and clean energy projects.
GreenTown
GreenTown conferences bring together community stakeholders, civic leaders, and passionate citizens to catalyze climate solutions.
Partnering for Progress
The climate crisis is a collective problem that requires collective solutions. Our partners, which include municipalities, schools and other public institutions, businesses, and nonprofits, are essential to building impactful and equitable emissions reductions solutions.
