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.

Obama pitches rail in Iowa, ELPC says Chicago to Des Moines service coming soon

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Iowa is poised to take advantage of federal funding to bring passenger rail service from Chicago to the Quad Cities and Des Moines. ELPC’s Andrew Snow was interviewed on Des Moines’ KCCI TV as President Obama pitched his proposal for high-speed rail in Iowa.

Andrew said “It’s going to bring people to downtown Des Moines. It also offers the opportunity to make the quality of life better here.” Andrew noted that, as other Midwest states work together to support the Midwest high-speed rail network, “We want to make sure Iowa isn’t left out.”

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One Response to “Obama pitches rail in Iowa, ELPC says Chicago to Des Moines service coming soon”

Josh Findlay Says:
April 25th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
I like this idea of a Midwest High Speed Rail Network. It is nice to see some new and enviromentally friendly ideas for Iowa. Transportation in Iowa as long time been based mostly on Cars and Trucks with the two major Interstate Highways I-80 and I-35 crossing the state.

With a rail option for Iowa and especially Des Moines this would make for a new and feasable transportaion option for most people.

I know Iowa already has Amtrak this would bring more jobs to areas that are lacking right now.

Keep me posted.

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