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Green Buildings

Green buildings are businesses, residential spaces, or community spaces that incorporate sustainable practices in their design and operation. Green buildings incorporate the Triple Bottom Line, addressing environmental, economic, and social aspects of sustainability. With  ⅓ of emissions contributing to climate change coming from buildings, green buildings are a vital step in creating a community that supports a clean environment!
Download EESP's Green Building Guide Here
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What are the benefits of building green?

Cost Benefits

- Save money on energy budgets!
- Green buildings have a higher market value!
- Potential Tax Incentives 
- The Chicago Department of Buildings offers three funding programs for projects that include green elements, the Green Permit Benefit Tier Program, the Green Permit Program, and the Solar Express Program.
- EPA Green Building Funding Opportunities Page

Community Benefits 

In addition to supporting an environmentally sustainable society, green buildings hone in on designing, developing, building, renovating, and operating a building that is the best fit for its community. Green buildings support a local economy, the native plant species of an area, includes affordable housing, and reduces emissions and waste. Green buildings create vibrant communities!

What resources are available to me?


  • Eco Andersonville Green Building Incentive Program
  • Illinois Green Alliance
  • LEED
  • US Green Building Council
  • Chicago Green Homes Program

What certifications are available to me?

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  • Living Building Challenge
  • Passive House (PHIUS+)
  • Enterprise Green Communities
  • ENERGY STAR for Buildings
  • BIT Building
  • Zero Energy Certification
  • BREEAM
  • Green Globes
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Donate
The Edgewater Environmental Sustainability Project (EESP) is an all volunteer group - and a partner of the Overhead Project, a 501(c)3 non profit group.(EIN 46-4457047) (See Note for link  information). Donations to EESP are tax deductible under IRS rules.*
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Use the button above to donate via a secure PayPal link.

 Or, you may also donate directly via check:
​Make checks payable to the Overhead Project, Inc./EESP Partnership. 

​                          Thank You!
​*Check with your accountant if you have any questions.
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Note: 
 More details regarding the Overhead Project and the partnership with EESP under its 501(c)3 umbrella, can be found by clicking on the following link then > Projects:
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http://www.overheadproject.org  



Donations are welcome. Here are a few of our activities & projects:
  • Educational presentations & speakers on the environment & sustainable issues. 
  • Grants for beautification;
  • Energy efficiency assistance;
  • Radon monitoring devices;
  • Spring Clean & Green events;
  • Tree audits & trimming events;
  •  Waste/Recycling Initiatives 
  • Social Media Outreach
  • ​Renewable Energy projects
  • Earth Day & Arbor Day Events with local school partners
  • Collaboration with local block clubs, schools, religious groups & public officials to educate & encourage sustainability.  
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