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’s Mindi Grieve Elected as Chair of North Dakota Alliance for Renewable Energy

Friday, February 27, 2009

We are pleased to announce that ELPC Government Relations Specialist Mindi Grieve has been elected as the new chair of the North Dakota Alliance for Renewable Energy (NDARE). Ms. Grieve is a North Dakota native working in ELPC’s Jamestown, North Dakota office on renewable energy development policies, implementing the Farm Bill’s clean energy development programs and advocating state-based global warming solutions in the Great Plains.

Mindi will be able to expand on this work as chair of The North Dakota Alliance for Renewable Energy, an advocacy organization that develops networks of residents, industry, government, interest groups, and educators to promote the development and use of renewable energy, including biofuels, wind energy and energy efficiency and conservation.

Tags: Developing Clean Energy, North Dakota, Repowering the Midwest

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One Response to “ELPC’s Mindi Grieve Elected as Chair of North Dakota Alliance for Renewable Energy”

Linda Weiss Says:
April 7th, 2009 at 6:52 pm
Mindi,
Congratulations! I hope we can see more development of renewables in the near future for residential and small commercial.

Linda

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