Reminder: the Chicago Energy Benchmarking compliance deadline is approaching. If you own a covered building of 50,000 square feet or above, submit your 2025 energy data by June 1, 2026. Need help? Visit chicago.gov/energybenchmarking to find more information.

Grab your helmets and join @equiticity.bsky.social for a fun and informative bike ride this Saturday, 5/30! 🚲 The ride will explore how Equiticity works to develop and implement neighborhood mobility models in North Lawndale. Learn more and RSVP at eqty.info/NLride

Thanks to all who shared their thoughtful feedback at last night's Community Conversation on Data Centers! And thanks to our panelists, Rachel Havrelock, UIC Freshwater Lab; Meera Raja, P33 Chicago; Kavi Chintam, @votesolar.bsky.social; Sarah Moskowitz, @cubillinois.bsky.social, for their insights.

Reminder: join us on 5/19 to discuss data centers! We'll hear from panelists who will cover various aspects of data centers: Rachel Havrelock, UIC Freshwater Lab; Meera Raja, P33; Kavi Chintam, @votesolar.bsky.social; Sarah Moskowitz, @cubillinois.bsky.social. RSVP now! chi.gov/data-centers...

New role alert! DOE is looking for an attorney to join our team. Read the full description and apply at chi.gov/doejobs

Join us on May 19th to discuss the current state & future of data centers. The event will feature a panel discussion & moderated breakout conversations focused on energy, water, economic development, & more. Register now to attend & share your feedback: chi.gov/data-centers...

Are you an operations pro? Apply for our new Principal Operations Analyst role! Read more and apply by May 11th at chi.gov/doejobs

The 2026 Chicago Green Infrastructure Strategy is now live! 📣This Strategy will help ensure equitable investment in nature-based solutions across the city. Please read the Strategy & provide feedback by 7/10/2026 to help shape the final version. chi.gov/green-infras...

Reminder: join us tomorrow morning at 10am for the launch of the 2026 Green Infrastructure Strategy! Register for this virtual event at chi.gov/chicago-gsi-...

Today, DOE is fully restored!🎉With the return of environmental remediation & regulatory functions, we're ready to advance environmental safeguards, lead efforts to turn contaminated land to new, productive uses, & cement Chicago’s environmental leadership nationally & globally.

This Earth Month was one for the books – and we're not just talking about our new Library Solar project at the Toman branch!😉 Thank you to all our partners who supported our events, gave us opportunities to share info about our work, and made this Earth Month special. (1/4)

Hiring news! 📣We're looking for Senior Environmental Inspectors to join our team. Read the full description and apply by this Friday, May 1! chi.gov/doejobs

Join us on Tuesday, 5/5, as we launch the 2026 Green Infrastructure Strategy! We'll cover the Strategy's key points, discuss how it can advance equitable, nature-based approaches, and invite everyone to submit feedback to shape the final version. Register: chi.gov/chicago-gsi-...

We are rapidly approaching our goal of planting 75,000 trees across Chicago, particularly in the neighborhoods that have the least tree cover. Maintaining a vibrant urban forest is crucial for the health of every Chicagoan. Happy Arbor Day, Chicago.

Clean energy makes communities healthier and more resilient. We're proud to work with the Department of Fleet & Facility Management and @chipublib.bsky.social to bring clean energy generation to neighborhood libraries.

Thank you to @mayorofchicago.bsky.social, Alderman Rodriguez, @chipublib.bsky.social Commissioner Brown, Melanie Minuche of LVEJO, and all our guests for joining us yesterday at Toman branch library in Little Village to celebrate our newest Library Solar project. www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...

Every day is Earth Day for communities facing the greatest environmental burdens. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences at "Stories from the Frontlines" earlier this month. Your voices help drive this work and remind us why it matters.

Join in the fun tomorrow for Earth Day Families in Motion! 🌎Help clean up a park, ride your bike, enjoy an Earth Day storytime, or take a play break at a Space to Grow schoolyard. Find full details at chi.gov/earthday @chipublib.bsky.social @mayorofchicago.bsky.social

From reestablishing the Department of the Environment to introducing the Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance, my administration is committed to upholding the environmental principles Charles Lee has fought for his entire career. It was a privilege to host him and frontline community leaders.

Join us this Friday, 4/10, for an event focused on storytelling & collective learning about today's environmental justice challenges & the local solutions – like the Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance – being developed to address them. Register at act.ilenviro.org/a/stories-fr...

Hungry for some planet-friendly menu options? You have one more day to check out plant-rich menu specials at three Chicago restaurants participating in the Eat for Impact initiative. Learn more at www.eatforimpact.org/chicago

Proud to share that DOE Assistant Commissioner Lindy Wordlaw has been recognized in the @msichicago.bsky.social Women in Energy exhibit! Visit the museum this month to learn more about Lindy and the other powerful women shaping the future of energy innovation. www.griffinmsi.org/exhibits/wom...

Come learn about the relaunched Chicago Energy Benchmarking program and get tips to start reporting your building's energy use on the new BEAM platform! 💡 Join us this Wednesday, March 25, from 1-2pm for an interactive webinar. Register at chi.gov/CEBwebinar

Apply now to help DOE grow its personnel and payroll operations! 📋Visit chi.gov/doejobs to learn more about the Administrative Services Officer I role.

Help expand solar energy in Chicago! Submit responses to DOE and 2FM's Request for Information regarding opportunities for rooftop and community solar development on City properties. Learn more at chi.gov/solarRFI

Today, @mayorofchicago.bsky.social & DOE announced the relaunch of Chicago Energy Benchmarking, a program that tracks large buildings’ energy use and helps building owners understand their energy consumption and discover opportunities for cost savings. Learn more at chicago.gov/energybenchmarking

Happy 189th Birthday, Chicago! 🎉From the Native peoples who first stewarded this land to Hazel Johnson, "the Mother of Environmental Justice," Chicagoans have long understood why we must protect this place and all who live here. Today, we are proud to drive this work forward.

Want to help shape the administrative functions of our growing department? Apply for DOE's Assistant Commissioner role! Learn more and apply at chi.gov/doejobs

Another hiring update from DOE! 📣We're looking for Environmental Engineers to join our land remediation team, a group of seasoned professionals joining DOE in March 2026. Learn more and apply at chi.gov/doejobs

Green Homes Chicago drives environmental and housing justice forward by providing free clean energy upgrades and essential health & safety repairs to the people who need them most. Find out if you qualify and register by Feb. 27 at Chicago.gov/greenhomes

DOE is hiring! 📣We're looking for a PR Representative to help support our department's communications needs. Learn more about the role and apply at chi.gov/doejobs.

Are you a college student with ideas for a more resilient, equitable, sustainable city? Join @c40cities.bsky.social, DOE, & @chicagohousing.bsky.social today at 1pm to learn about the #ReinventingCities Design Competition. https://c40.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yBKjZV02QYCVJHHcgZkezw#/registration

This rushed rescission rule by the Trump administration ignores decades of law and science, prioritizing profit over the health and welfare of all Americans.

Interested in zero-emission delivery zones (ZEDZ)? Check out this new RFP from @c40cities.bsky.social, released in partnership with DOE & CDOT. This work will determine the feasibility of a ZEDZ in an EJ community to reduce negative health impacts & GHG emissions. www.c40.org/wp-content/u...

It’s important to be prepared with these safety tips for cold weather. You can also download the #Chicago OEMC App at the Apple or Google store for alerts, weather details, additional tips and more. Visit chicago.gov/OEMC.

When Trump and Washington step backward, Chicago and Illinois push forward. www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...

Happy New Year from DOE! 🎉 As we kick off 2026, we're looking back at Chicago's environmental highlights from 2025. Swipe to see a few of our favorite moments. Thank you to our partners, our fellow departments, and all of you for helping us make Chicago a greener and healthier city for everyone.

Chicago: It’s going to be frigid the next few days! ☃️ CDPH has some tips & resources to keep you safe and warm. You can find warming center locations and hours: https://chi.gov/48eZxn4 If you're in need of non-emergency health or social support, call 3-1-1 for help.

Yesterday, @mayorofchicago.bsky.social, Ald. Taliaferro, and Chicago's First Lady joined CDOT, DSS, DOE, and community partners to celebrate the Our Roots Chicago program's milestone of 68,000 trees planted, which gets us closer to our goal of 75,000 trees and a more equitable tree canopy.

Congrats to @plantchicagonfp.bsky.social on kicking off its old firehouse renovation to cut emissions & drive clean energy innovation! Proud to join @chicagodpd.bsky.social to celebrate this Neighborhood Opportunity Fund–supported project, a model for how orgs can cut costs & combat climate change.

Trees ARE the answer! 🌳Thank you to Naomi Davis (Blacks In Green), Trinity Pierce (@mortonarboretum.bsky.social's Chicago Region Trees Initiative), & Caroline Williams (Chicago Muslims Green Team), for sharing insights with us at our #CityCivicsDay panel on Saturday. And thanks to all who joined us!

We are proud to share that @crainschicago.bsky.social has recognized DOE Commissioner @angtovar.bsky.social as a Notable Leader in Sustainability! Under her leadership, DOE has helped the City take big steps toward creating a more equitable, greener Chicago. www.chicagobusiness.com/awards/meet-...

Hear about tree equity this Saturday, 11/15, at #CityCivicsDay! DOE's Lindy Wordlaw will talk w/ Naomi Davis (Blacks In Green), Trinity Pierce (@mortonarboretum.bsky.social's Chicago Region Trees Initiative), & Caroline Williams (Chicago Muslims Green Team). Register at Chicago.gov/CityCivicsDay!

Proud to join the Park District, Friends of the Parks, Alliance of the Southeast, @elpcenter.bsky.social, Ald. Chico and the First Lady in announcing the transformation of a waste site into the future #Park608. Together we're restoring land, growing lake access and advancing environmental justice.

What's better than a new playground? A new playground that helps reduce flooding! 🛝 We were thrilled to join our Space to Grow partners to unveil FOUR new, flood-resilient schoolyards last week at Till, Ryder, Farmer, & Mollison schools. See the highlights in the photos below!

OEMC, along with other Illinois agencies, is appealing the denial of a Presidential Disaster Declaration. Those in the affected areas are urged to submit any new or previously unreported information. Visit iemaohs.illinois.gov/recovery to complete the survey. youtu.be/W_RRKTvylxo

Yesterday, we proudly joined A Long Swim, @mayorofchicago.bsky.social, Friends of the Chicago River, and Current for the first open-water swim in the Chicago River in 98 years! https://blockclubchicago.org/2025/09/21/swimmers-return-to-chicago-river-for-1st-time-in-a-century-the-river-is-so-clean/

Want to share your ideas for protecting our lakefront? Join us for the first meeting of the Shoreline Advisory Board! 📆 Thursday, September 18 🕒 3pm 📍 City Hall - 121 N LaSalle St, Room 1003A Learn more at chi.gov/ShorelineAdvisoryBoard

¡Recordatorio! Nuestros socios del proyecto "Defusing Disasters" quieren saber cuáles ideas deseas priorizar para proteger la gente del calor extremo. La encuesta cierra el 1 del septiembre Español: northwestern.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Inglés: northwestern.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Reminder! Our partners from the Defusing Disasters Project want to know which ideas you want to prioritize to help keep Chicagoans safe from extreme heat. Survey closes on 9/1/2025. 🔹 English: northwestern.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... 🔹 Español: northwestern.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...