Wednesday, January 7th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
CTA Launches Joint Smart Card Program with I-GO Car Sharing
The Chicago Transit Authority and I-GO Car Sharing on Wednesday launched their joint smart card program - a single card that can be used to gain access to I-GO vehicles and ride the CTA. The program is part of CTA’s continued commitment to promote the use of public transportation by providing additional travel options for commuters.
Friday, September 19th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
City of Chicago Releases Climate Action Plan
The City of Chicago launched its Chicago Climate Action Plan Thursday at the Shedd Aquarium with the backdrop of the city skyline and blue skies. The release is a major milestone for CNT’s climate change work. CNT led the mitigation research team for the Chicago Climate Change Task Force that developed the report.
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Wednesday, October 29th, 2008 at 1:13 pm
Getting Out of the Gutter: A Rain Garden at Pulaski Park
Pulaski Park, in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood, has a long history of community participation. The park field house, built in 1914, now plays host to neighborhood classes and fitness programs, local crafts fairs, a theater group and a sword-fighting club, and a legendary Haunted House. Now Pulaski Park is serving the community in a new way- by demonstrating green technologies and how communities can get involved.
Wednesday, October 8th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
Power Smart Pricing Gets Praise from Participants and the Press
Power Smart Pricing is a different electricity pricing option offered by the Ameren Illinois Utilities and administered by CNT Energy. Under the standard residential rate, electricity costs the same amount no matter what time of day you use it. Power Smart Pricing lets you pay the hourly, wholesale market price of electricity which varies throughout the day and is often lower than the standard fixed rate. The program has been available since May 2007 and boasts more than 2,000 participants, several of whom recently sang its praises to CNT Energy staff and local newspaper reporters.
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