Green Strategies for Business
Hoffman Estates businesses are community leaders! Each of our businesses have the opportunity to seize the day and contribute by using environmentally-sound practices. Often, businesses find that small improvements and minor changes in habit, can add significant savings to the bottom line. The resources below are just the beginning of many ways to make a difference.
Green Business Recognition Program
The Hoffman Estates Green Business Recognition Program (GBRP) is a new program designed to spread community awareness and recognize local business leaders focused on sustainable practices.
Applications for recognition are being accepted now. Click on the logo to visit our GBRP webpage!
Renovations and Building Green
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ComEd Smart Ideas for Your Business - ComEd offers a number of programs that can help companies save energy...and costs.
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Nicor Rebates for Your Business - Nicor Gas customers can receive rebates on a number of improvements, including equipment upgrades and service.
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Illinois Energy Conservation Code for Commercial Buildings - The IECC for Commercial Buildings requires compliance with the Code for all permitted work, and the Village abides by all regulations. Please contact the Village's Code department at 847-781-2631 with questions.
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Building a LEED Structure - The U.S. Green Building Council oversees a third-party certification program called Leadership in Energy Efficient Design (LEED). The Village's Police Department and Fire Station 24 have achieved LEED certification, and many Hoffman Estates businesses are certified LEED as well. For more information, visit our Green Building page.
Programs, Strategies, & Tools
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ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager - This program is a secure interactive online energy management tool that allows tracking and assessment of energy and water usage in your building/s. Click HERE for more information.
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Chicago Community Loan Fund - Group focused on building sustainably in Chicagoland. Website offers quick links to information, strategies, and financial resources. Click HERE to link to their website.
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Sustainable Design Resources - Sustainable design resources to help CDCs and housing cooperatives create well-designed, cost-efficient affordable housing and facilities.Click HERE for more information.
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Rain Barrel Program (Through Metropolitan Water Reclamation District) - Brighten your curb appeal with collected rainwater for your plants and flowers.
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Groot Industries - The Village has contracted with Groot for all disposal and recycling services. Click HERE to link to their website or call 1.800.244.1977 for assistance.
Don't See What You're Looking For?
Contact grow2green@hoffmanestates.org.