March 10, 2006
AMERICA'S BEST MAYOR:
City trying to spread a little sunshine (MARY WISNIEWSKI, 3/10/06, Chicago Sun-Times)
The City of Chicago wants to give a few local businesses a piece of the sun.Posted by Orrin Judd at March 10, 2006 12:02 AMThe city's Department of Environment is offering 600 solar thermal collectors to businesses that use a lot of hot water and might be struggling with high gas bills -- such as laundromats, health clubs and affordable housing organizations. [...]
The city will donate the collectors, worth a total of $1 million. Businesses chosen for the program must pay for installation. Applications will be accepted through the end of the month, and grant awards will be announced in May. [...]
By using existing gas or electric hot water heaters only to supplement solar thermal systems, these systems can reduce water-heating costs by up to 70 percent, according to the city.
I thought Chicago was the Windy City and Phoenix was the Vallet of the Sun.
Posted by: John at March 10, 2006 10:55 AMJohn:
Exactly. Sunshine is not exactly common around here, especially nearer the lake. My first instinct in Chicago stories is to grab my wallet. Follow the money and no doubt some familiar names will show up somewhere.
Posted by: Rick T. at March 10, 2006 1:03 PM