Kane County Reporter

Kane County Energy and Environmental Committee met Oct. 17

Here is the agenda provided by the committee:

BATES, Tarver, Allan, Kious, Penesis, Strathmann, Young, ex-officios Roth (County Vice Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)

2025 Committee Goals

• Pursue funding to improve energy efficiency in Kane County Government-owned buildings

• Upon passage of the Tree Protection Ordinance, develop budget and implementation strategy for the Ordinance and an educational program to promote Tree Protection

• Develop Client Action Implementation teams and assist team in prioritizing action items and development strategies

• Increase education and improve overall recycling in Kane County buildings

• Community outreach to education about the CAIP

1. Call To Order

2. Roll Call

3. Remote Attendance Requests

4. Approval of Minutes: September 12, 2025

5. Public Comment (Agenda Items)

6. Environmental (J.Wollnik)

A. Discussion of Opportunities for Community Solar on the Fabyan Property

B. 2026 Energy and Environmental Committee Goals

7. Recycling/Solid Waste (C. Ryan)

8. Sustainability (S.Hinshaw)

A. Resolution: Accepting the ComEd Powering Safe Communities Program Grant

B. Resolution: Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding between Kane County and The Conservation Foundation for the ‘New Trees for New Homeowners’ Nicor Charitable Giving Grant

9. New Business

10. Chairs Comments

11. Reports Placed On File

12. Executive Session (if needed)

13. Adjournment

https://www.kanecountyil.gov/Lists/Events/Attachments/7595/AG%20PKT%2025-10%20E&E.pdf