Environmental Law and Policy Center

Charity Navigator Gives Highest Rating to ELPC

ELPC has received the highest rating from Charity Navigator, the independent non-profit rating agency. This 4-star “exceptional” rating means that ELPC’s fiscal management “exceeds industry standards and outperforms most charities in its cause.” Only 12% of non-profits have attained this rating for three consecutive years. Click here for more details. Learn about other awards and honors received by ELPC.

AIA Honors ELPC for Leadership on Green Building Code

ELPC was honored to receive the President’s Award from the American Institute of Architects Illinois for extraordinary achievements in advancing livable communities. ELPC’s Al Grosboll, left, and Melville Nickerson, right, accepted the award on behalf of ELPC at AIA Illinois’ annual conference from AIA Illinois President Tim McGinn, AIA. In particular, the award recognizes ELPC’s years of leadership and advocacy to establish Energy Efficient Building Codes for residential and commercial buildings in Illinois. Learn about other awards and honors received by ELPC.

U.S. Green Building Council Names ELPC a “Natural Leader”

In recognition of ELPC’s leadership on Illinois’ Energy Efficient Building Code and the Chicago Climate Action Plan, the Chicago Chapter of the US Green Building Council honored ELPC as a Natural Leader. ELPC’s Howard Learner and Jill Geiger, pictured center, accepted the award on behalf of ELPC from USGBC-Chicago Chapter Executive Director Doug Widener, left, and Board Chair Joseph Clair, right. The “Intent to Matter” award was presented to ELPC at the Emerald Gala, USGBC’s annual celebration of the sustainable building movement, on May 16, 2009. Learn about other awards and honors received by ELPC.

Chicago Magazine Names ELPC’s Learner a Green Leader

In recognition of his work to make the planet ‘greener and better,’ Chicago Magazine honored ELPC President Howard Learner with a ‘Green Award’. The April issue of Chicago Magazine included a profile of Howard that highlights some of ELPC’s successes, including bringing renewable energy and energy efficiency standards to Illinois, reducing mercury pollution in Illinois waters and working to bring high-speed rail to the Midwest. Learn about other awards and honors received by ELPC.

High-Speed Rail: Transforming America’s Transportation

On January 28, 2010 President Obama announced $8 billion of federal investment in high-speed rail corridors across our nation. This is the first installment in a major effort to transform and revitalize our nation’s transportation infrastructure. Read More

Join Us for a New Photo Exhibit!

Please join us for to view the new photography exhibit at ELPC’s Chicago office, which celebrates the addition of the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission’s 500th protected natural area. The exhibit will showcase photographs of some of Illinois’ most beautiful natural treasures. The opening reception will take place on February 25th from 5:30-7:30pm. RSVP here.

Podcast: Smart Strategies for Plug-In Hybrids

ELPC hosted a webinar on January 20th about how strategies for locations and time-of charging are necessary to make plug-in hybrid vehicles a key part of the solution to global warming pollution problems. Click here to hear the podcast, with accompanying slides.