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Sugar Grove New Homes Designed to Meet LEED Certification
LEED for Homes projects in Chicago’s western suburbs are being listed on the Northern Illinois MLS. JB Architecture Group’s community within Hannaford Farms in Sugar Grove, IL is planned to be one of the first collections of custom green homes in the Fox Valley area.
Solar and Wind Energy Incentives Announced for Illinois
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced yesterday the opening of the Solar & Wind Energy Rebate Program. The rebates can total 30% for residential and business applicants, and 50% for public sector and non-profit entities with a maximum of $50,000. Applications will be due April 30, 2010.
Education for New LEED Chicago Homes
The Alliance for Environmental Sustainability has put together a two and a half hour seminar to help builders, architects, real estate developers, and other professionals to learn about the LEED for Homes rating system. The first seminar offering will be Tuesday, December 1, 2009 in Chicago for a nominal fee of $20.00.
Highland Park affordable housing development earns LEED for Homes Gold
11 attached townhomes in Highland Park received their LEED Gold certifications. The ambitious project, known as Hyacinth Place, is a fantastic example of how LEED Homes can be accessible and do not have to be expensive. The attached single-family townhomes were built with affordability in mind, targeted towards teachers and nurses.
