Government Center
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Kane County
KC Energy and Environmental
Committee
Agenda
BATES, Tarver, Allan, Kious, Penesis, Strathmann, Young, ex-officios Roth (County Vice
Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)
9:00 AM
Friday, January 16, 2026
County Board Room
2026 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 Climate Action Implementation teams and assist teams in prioritizing action
items and development strategies
• Increase education and improve overall recycling in Kane County buildings
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Call To Order
Roll Call
Remote Attendance Requests
Approval of Minutes: December 12, 2025
Public Comment (Agenda Items)
Environmental (J.Wollnik)
Grace Concialdi, Solar Outreach Coordinator from Citizens Utility Board.
Presentation on Kane County’s progress in the Switch Together Program and
Heat Pump Group Buy Pilot Program
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Kane-DuPage Soil & Water Conservation District 2026 Update
2026 Energy and Environmental SMART Goals
Fabyan Property Solar Field Discussion
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Recycling/Solid Waste (C. Ryan)
Sustainability (S.Hinshaw)
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Resolution: Authorizing a Contract with Sustained Ability Construction for
Professional Services Related to Kane County Energy Audit and Rebate
Program