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Jul 31, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 25, 2026

Sustainability plan update discussed

Commissioners agreed the Village should update its Sustainability Plan because it was approved six years ago and most recommendations are now complete or in progress.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 18, 2026

Environmental and Energy Commission summary

The commission approved a new set of 2026 Mayors’ Monarch Pledge commitments and voted to sponsor the “Lights Out Wilmette” campaign. Staff also reported steady progress on community sustainability programs, including 16 additional community solar subscriptions since last year, 4,800 pounds collected in the latest compost drop-off month, and $34,300 still available in the Green Homes Incentive Program.

4 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 28, 2026

Electrification panel highlights home energy choices

The commission’s panel focused on how Wilmette residents can electrify homes and improve energy efficiency, with presentations on electrification steps, a new-construction electric homes program, a local all-electric home renovation, and the Village’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Green Homes Incentive Program.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 8, 2026

Energy and environmental updates

The commission said the Village’s new Green Homes Incentive Program will open to residents in the coming weeks, using a $50,000 civic contribution from the Electric Aggregation Program to help pay for home electrification and energy-efficiency projects.

3 min readMunicipal coverage