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Renewable Energy

Mission: Expand the use Renewable/Clean Energy in Edgewater and Andersonville.  Activities include:
  • Hosting neighborhood meetings and educational presentations on the benefits vs. cost of renewable energy: solar, wind, geothermal etc. 
  • Working with private foundations and public entities to legally establish a pool of "buying power" or circulating loan funds to assist owners in purchase & installation of renewable energy systems. 
  • Recruiting support of public officials, universities and industry to develop affordable, environmentally friendly renewable energy grids for homeowners and businesses

Help hasten the clean energy economy »
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Why: Outdated policies governing electric utilities don’t fairly value clean energy & polluters have had free license to pollute. 
How: Help overhaul obsolete rules that restrict the new energy market, while supporting and defending EPA’s Clean Power Plan.  Support public officials and private groups that are working to introduce policies that allow clean energy to flourish.
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Ongoing Actions to Suport Renewable Energy Use

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Solar Community Loans for Edgewater: (Seamus Fitzgerald, Project Lead) The Overhead Project Solar Development, LLC is an independent solar financing company that seeks federally registered 501(c)(3)s in the Edgewater community with whom to partner.
Additionally, home owners looking to install solar power projects are encouraged to reach out to Seamus for information, installer contacts, and funding requests. For more information contact: seamus@overheadproject.org Cell: 414 403 3930

2.  Google Map EESP maintains the data base of renewable energy installations. Map may be used for site tours. http://goo.gl/maps/NEHR6   

3. Green Business We work with chambers, businesses and local universities to expand Green Business practices that include Renewable Energy
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Milestone 2019
May 15, 2019:was the official launch of Illinois Solar for All. The program will broaden equitable access to the benefits of clean energy, including reduced energy bills, a cleaner environment, and solar energy jobs. Illinois Solar for All sub-programs include onsite solar for income-qualified residential properties, solar incentives for eligible non-profit agencies and public facilities, and community solar projects that provide subscriber access for low-income households. Visit www.IllinoisSFA.com to see how you can get involved.
 
Illinois Solar for All is now accepting project submissions from Approved Vendors. 
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Renewable Energy Team
Members                                                             Name    
Solar Loan Project Leader                        Seamus Ftizgerald
Member                                                              Tom Murphy
​Member                                                              Bob Remer (EHS President)

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How a solar pv cell works.
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Wind turbines on water platforms
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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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EEC is a proud affiliate of the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC)
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