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_...

Chicago remains under an Air Quality Alert today in effect until midnight. If possible, limit prolonged activity outdoors today. For more visit airnow.gov

The City of Chicago Department of Environment remains firmly committed to fighting the deregulatory actions proposed today by the US EPA. See the full statement from DOE Commissioner Angela Tovar in the image below.

How do you know if solar panels will work for you? And how do you ensure you're working with a company you can trust? Come to a free workshop and get the facts! RSVP to join us today in Humboldt Park, Thursday in South Chicago, or 8/11 in the Loop: chi.gov/ReadySetSolar

The next two days are going to be hot! On a new episode of Healthy Chicago Podcast, we talk about the dangers around hot weather, symptoms of heat-related illness, and what we all can do to stay safe on muggy summer days. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... YouTube: youtu.be/3QsM8lqlY90

Want to learn if solar energy is right for your home or business? Join DOE & Chicago Public Library for a free workshop! Industry pros from @cubillinois.bsky.social, @elevatenp.org, & 548 Enterprise will discuss the process, costs, & benefits of installing solar panels. RSVP at chi.gov/ReadySetSolar

Yesterday, DOE, Chicago Public Library, & 2FM announced the completion of the first two Library Solar projects. As part of our #Chi100 initiative, the City installed new rooftop solar, lighting, & HVAC systems at the South Chicago and Humboldt Park library branches. www.chicago.gov/content/dam/...

Heat-related illness is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S. Join us tomorrow night at 5:30pm at the Columbus Park Refectory to learn how the City, community, and academia are coming together to design solutions to protect Chicagoans. chi.gov/DefusingDisastersEvent

Join @mayorofchicago.bsky.social, DOE, @cdph.bsky.social, Chicago Park District & our partners at @buffett.northwestern.edu to remember the 1995 Heat Wave victims & learn how Chicago is working to build heat resilience. 📅 7/15/25, 5:30pm 📍Columbus Park Refectory RSVP: chi.gov/DefusingDisastersEvent

Join us Thurs. for a conversation on energy justice, in partnership w/ @elevatenp.org. DOE Commissioner @angtovar.bsky.social, Dr. Diana Hernández, & Elevate CEO Anne Evens will discuss the problem of energy insecurity facing households in Chicago & across the U.S. www.eventbrite.com/e/elevates-b...

Stay safe, Chicago! If you need to beat the heat, you can head to a DFSS cooling center or any Chicago library, Park District field house, or police district to cool off. @chicagooemc.bsky.social

Last week, we convened the Shoreline Advisory Board for the first time. The new board will help protect Chicago's shoreline from damage, especially as climate change makes storms more severe. We're excited to work together to ensure the resiliency of our beautiful lakefront.

With high temperatures today and extreme heat and humidity forecast for the weekend and early next week, OEMC and Ironheart want to share tips to beat the heat and stay safe. youtu.be/_wALgeohDl4

Tune in for an important message about the extreme heat warning taking effect tomorrow, 6/21. @mayorofchicago.bsky.social @chicagooemc.bsky.social @cdph.bsky.social @chicagoparks.bsky.social youtu.be/u0_Q5OMW1IY?...

Missed the other green infrastructure meetings? Join us tonight at BUILD, Inc., in Austin, to learn how green infrastructure helps reduce flooding, share your thoughts, and help shape a greener future for Chicago! Learn more: www.eventbrite.com/cc/chicago-d...

Chicago, there is an air quality alert until tomorrow at midnight. Please share this widely.

Únete a nosotros esta noche (2 de junio), el miércoles (4 de junio) o el próximo martes (10 de junio) para contarnos cómo crees que la infraestructura verde podría ayudar a tu vecindario. El 4 de junio habrá interpretación en español. Más información aquí: www.eventbrite.com/cc/chicago-d...

Reminder: join us tonight (6/2), Wednesday (6/4), or next Tuesday (6/10) to weigh in on how green infrastructure could help your neighborhood! For the June 4th event, Spanish interpretation will be provided. Learn more here: www.eventbrite.com/cc/chicago-d...

UPDATE: The meeting originally scheduled for tomorrow (May 28th) has been rescheduled to June 10th. Find full details on all three meetings here: www.eventbrite.com/cc/chicago-d...