Naperville Environment and Sustainability Task Force

06/18/2026

Woohoo! Chicago Climate Week kicks off one month from today, and our July Community Meeting, Youth Voices: Busting Climate Myths in the Digital Age (Monday, July 20 at 6:30 PM, Nichols Library), is part of the lineup. We're excited to welcome the amazing summer interns from Accelerate Climate Solutions and hear from the young people who will be most affected by climate change. Join us and check out the full schedule of events. https://www.chicagoclimateweek.org/

06/16/2026

Great news on renewable energy:

In May, for the first time, solar supplied more of the nation’s electricity than coal!

Solar also became the third-largest source of electricity in the U.S. in May, behind natural gas and nuclear.

Renewables will become the largest global energy source, used for almost 45% of electricity generation by 2030, according to the International Energy Agency.

Even as President Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the U.S. and remains the leading source of new

06/14/2026

Thanks, CUB, for coming to Naperville! Please join us tomorrow night!

6:30 pm, Monday, June 15: Join CUB's Zoe Huspen and NEST (Naperville Environment & Sustainability Task Force) at Naperville's Nichols Public Library (200 W. Jefferson Ave.) to learn how renters and homeowners can lower utility bills and reduce their carbon footprint. Please RSVP in advance here: https://buff.ly/FhQliUp

06/11/2026

Stop by and say hi this weekend (we'll be sharing a table with Accelerate Climate Solutions in tent 6)! Register in advance (it's free!) at NNUJuneteenth2026.eventbrite.com

Explore Over 25 Vendors and Partners!

A major highlight of our Juneteenth celebration is the incredible lineup of local groups joining us at Rotary Hill. This year, we are hosting more than 25 vendor and partner resource tables dedicated to supporting, uplifting, and connecting with our neighbors!

There is so much to explore. When you walk through the festival, you'll be able to grab great items and connect with family and youth services, health and wellness advocates, public library resources, local faith communities, environmental groups, and various elected officials dedicated to serving our area.

Come out to discover and interact with the diverse groups working together to strengthen our community. Entry is completely free!

To our esteemed vendors and partners: THANK YOU for contributing your time and resources to make this year's celebration better than ever!

See you there: Join us at Rotary Hill this Saturday, June 13th, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Secure your free registration ahead of time at NNUJuneteenth2026.eventbrite.com.

06/07/2026

Our June NEST meeting “Your Home, Optimized” will be a roadmap to lower bills. Zoe Huspen of the Citizen’s Utility Board will discuss how energy efficiency optimization can lead to lower bills for homeowners. She will be joined by Ben Mjolsness (Naperville Sustainability Manager) and Joe Hus (NEST Energy Chair), who will discuss ways the city and NEST can help.
RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/3fj6nvbn

06/05/2026

Check out our June News and find out about some great events we have coming up!

05/15/2026

Did you know Naperville’s homes produce more than double the electricity emissions of the DuPage County average? We can do better!

If you want to find out what you can do to reduce your energy consumption, join us for the May Community Meeting:

Monday, May 18 at 6:30 PM
Naper Blvd Library (2035 S Naper Blvd)

We’ll be joined by green builder Craig Schneider for a practical look at how home energy audits help homeowners cut emissions, save money, and make informed decisions about future upgrades.

We’ll provide a brief update on Naperville’s energy contract and preview some upcoming NEST summer activities.

Please RSVP at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2SJ1pGY4i22ugSvvz0m-RR0njuVcdsv5ZyG38ES7tBvaEwQ/viewform