G&W Electric Innovative Microgrid Recognized by State and Utility Leaders
On April 15, Bolingbrook, IL based G&W Electric, a leading provider of transmission and distribution system electrical equipment, was recognized by Governor JB Pritzker and Comed utility leadership for its innovative manufacturing campus microgrid. Elements of the G&W Electric microgrid have been incentivized by the state of Illinois through the 2021 Climate and Equitable Jobs […]
Continue readingGreenleaf is advancing a healthy and sustainable world – Winter Update
Greenleaf Advisors LLC and Greenleaf Communities NFP advance a healthy and sustainable world, applying multi-disciplinary science to policy and practices to address climate change, environmental justice, energy, sustainable land use, and freshwater resources. In 2023 with our partners, we accelerated the transition to a more sustainable world, with the imperative to address climate change central to our work. […]
Continue readingAdvancing Climate and Emissions Data for a Healthy World
As the world grapples with the intensifying effects of climate change, meaningful measurement and reporting are imperative to meeting climate goals and managing risk. Greenleaf is supporting the efforts of proven, innovative technologies to accelerate the efficacy of climate data in forecasting, reporting, and mitigating the effects of climate change, including: The Open Footprint Forum […]
Continue readingJoin Earth Knowledge on Oct 5th for “Climate Change and Nature Loss: New Approaches to Target Adaptation of UK Infrastructure”
Join Greenleaf client and partner, Earth Knowledge, on Thursday, October 5 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM CT for a Fireside Chat, “Climate Change and Nature Loss: New Approaches to Target Adaptation of UK Infrastructure” hosted by the London Stock Exchange Group. Register for the webinar here. The session will be moderated by Richard Peers, Founder, […]
Continue readingThe Energy Transition Forum: Generation/Delivery of Decarbonized Electricity to the Grid
Greenleaf’s board member John Jimison and his colleagues at the Energy Transition Forum (ETF), led by Founder Miriam Maes, convened in Chicago last month with international leadership from industry, governments, and academia to discuss challenges and solutions for a timely and responsible transition to a secure, low-carbon, affordable energy future. Participants included representatives from the […]
Continue readingBlacks in Green (BIG) + Partners win historic EPA Region 5 Technical Assistance Center grant!
Greenleaf Advisors and Greenleaf Communities congratulate Blacks in Green (BIG) + Partners for being selected by the US EPA to serve as an Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (TCTAC) in Region 5. This is a historic win for frontline and community-based organizations, honoring their on-the-ground leadership and expertise. The coalition will bring $10M in […]
Continue readingGive Us Hope – Winter Update
The effects of climate change are being experienced worldwide and existing efforts and pledges are insufficient to address the challenge. Our children and grandchildren will be harmed and many people around the world will experience unprecedented devastation. Continuing to go down this collision course as warned by the Secretary General of the UN is unacceptable. […]
Continue readingJoin us on November 10th for Transitions: A Sustainable Wealth Management Conference
We invite you to join us on Thursday, November 10th from 12 pm – 5 pm at the annual Sustainable Wealth Management Conference: Transitions hosted at Northern Trust in Chicago. This conference will focus on navigating climate risk plus other ESG priorities when creating sustainable value. Bob Litterman (Chairman of the Risk Committee & founding […]
Continue readingCommunity-Scale Green Infrastructure: Bringing the Green Infrastructure Charrette Program to CitiesAlive in Philadelphia
Greenleaf Advisors is working with Green Roofs for Healthy Cities and the Green Infrastructure Foundation to offer an interactive day long Green Infrastructure Charrette Program on Wed. Oct. 19th as part of the CitiesAlive conference in Philadelphia. The charrette will offer participants the opportunity to re-design several sites in Philadelphia with various forms of living […]
Continue readingIRA and CEJA improve payback for solar and storage in Illinois
The climate provisions of the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) are good news for the country and the planet. This legislation creates particularly attractive opportunities for solar and energy storage in Illinois, where the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) provides additional incentives. The Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law August 16, 2022, allocates an […]
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