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 Celebrates 15 Years of Successful Environmental Advocacy

On November 12th, nearly 500 supporters and friends of ELPC gathered to celebrate our 15th anniversary at Chicago’s Fairmont Hotel. ELPC has led the Midwest in the fight to develop clean energy, solve global warming and protect natural places since 1993.

A highlight of the celebration was a panel discussion on the future of clean energy moderated by documentary producer Bill Kurtis, with an all-star panel of major players in the clean energy field, including:

Professor Rosina Bierbaum, World Bank
Co-Director, Report on Climate Change 2010

Julie Blunden, Sun Power Corp.
VP, Public Policy & Corporate Communications

Michael Polsky, Invenergy LLC
President and Chief Executive Officer

Dan W. Reicher, Google.org
Director, Climate Change & Energy Initiatives

In a keynote presentation, ELPC President Howard Learner shared ELPC’s vision for our nation’s environmental future and growing green economy.

News coverage

The Washington Times posted a story about the celebration at its Chicago Blue State blog.

Watch video highlights of the anniversary celebration

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View a slide show from the celebration