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.

ELPC Urges Michigan to Stop New Coal Power Plant

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

ELPC joined Michigan residents, Native American leaders and environmental groups on January 6 in their call to stop plans for a new coal-fired power plant in Rogers City, MI. Addressing Governor Jennifer Granholm and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, the advocates explained that pollution from the proposed plant would endanger the health of Michigan residents and would significantly increase greenhouse gas emissions. Investing in clean energy and energy efficiency is an alternative that could help Michigan meet its energy needs while creating new jobs, saving money and protecting the environment.

The Rogers City plant is one of 8 new coal plants planned for Michigan. This ‘coal rush’ poses a serious threat to the Michigan’s environmental quality and the health of its citizens. As ELPC Senior Attorney Faith Bugel said, the proposal “is not about one permit for one plant. … This is Michigan’s time to decide. Will this state move forward into the 21st century and say that it is demanding better, cleaner options for its citizens?” Read more coverage of the event here.

Public health experts from Michigan State University and the University of Michigan explain the dangerous health effects of coal plants in this editorial.

Tags: Cleaning Up Coal Plants, Developing Clean Energy, Michigan, Solving Global Warming

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