Government Center
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Geneva, IL 60134
Kane County
KC Energy and Environmental
Committee
Agenda
BATES, Tarver, Allan, Kious, Penesis, Strathmann, D. Young, ex-officios Roth (County Vice
Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM
Friday, August 14, 2026
County Board Room
2026 Committee Goals
Pursue funding to improve energy efficiency in Kane County Government-owned buildings
• Coordinate with Building Management to track projects that qualify for funding
opportunities.
Increase education and improve overall recycling in Kane County buildings
• Ensure all County-owned facilities have a commercial recycling container and that
janitorial staff use those containers to consolidate generated recyclables.
• Implement an educational campaign across all departments by distributing yes/no
recycling posters, short videos on common recyclables encountered in the workplace, and
training on how to reduce contamination.
Community outreach to educate about the CAIP
• Identify and attend five public events.
• Create at least ten social media videos disseminating events, funding opportunities,
and other educational content.
• Identify and promote solar success stories in Kane County.
Notify the Kane County Board of any relevant or emerging trends
• Bring in four new guest speakers.
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Call To Order
Roll Call
Remote Attendance Requests
Approval of Minutes: July 24, 2026
Public Comment
Environmental (J.Wollnik)
“Bring Your Own Bag” Campaign Presentation by Kristen Hovland from Closed
Loop Center-Circular Economy
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Kane County Watershed Update
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