Metropolitan Mayors Caucus

Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns, Environment and Energy Committee Chair and Immediate Past Executive Board Chair, spoke about our EV Readiness Program at a ComEd press conference last week at the Chicago Auto Show. ComEd announced $100 million in EV rebates at the event, including all-electric fleet rebates and make-ready charging infrastructure rebates for the public sector and businesses. For residents, ComEd is offering rebates on EV charger and installation costs. "ComEd's support of our EV Readiness Program and commitment to expanding EV adoption and infrastructure has been a game-changer for the communities we serve," Mayor Burns said. "By supporting our local initiatives to advance policies and build infrastructure for a sustainable future, ComEd’s investments will play a key role in reducing emissions, improving air quality, and ensuring an equitable transition to clean transportation across northern Illinois." For more information on the rebates, go to: www.ComEd.com/Clean

The Powering Safe Communities Grant Program application is now open! The program, which is a partnership between ComEd and the Caucus, provides grants of up to $10,000 for local public safety and electrification projects. Find out more and apply by March 28th at: https://lnkd.in/gcYBPD_E

Let your residents know that the application cycle for the Illinois EPA Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate Program is now open through April 30, 2025. State residents who purchase a new or used all-electric vehicle from an Illinois licensed dealer may be eligible for a $4,000 rebate for an EV and a $1,500 rebate for the purchase of an all-electric motorcycle. Rebate applications must be submitted within 90 days of vehicle purchase. Funding is limited, and low-income applicants are given priority for rebates. Timely submittal of an application will improve the chance of receiving a rebate. Only individuals can receive a rebate. Businesses and local governments are not eligible. For more information, go to: https://lnkd.in/gu_tFFDt

The Caucus will be awarded $14 million through the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) grant program to install EV chargers throughout the region. “We are thrilled to receive this CFI grant, which will expand equitable access to EV charging, help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the region, and improve community resilience,” said City of Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns, Caucus Environment and Energy Committee Chairman, and Immediate Past Executive Board Chairman. “We are also proud of this accomplishment because this is the largest competitive, federal grant the Caucus has received in its history.” https://lnkd.in/gDA6fiBR

City of Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering was unanimously elected as the Caucus' next Chair. “Mayor Rotering will be a wonderful asset for the Mayors Caucus,” said Neil James, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus. "She has extensive local government experience, a passion for the work, and a strong network of relationships throughout our region and the state as well as an impactful voice on the national and international stage.” Joining Mayor Rotering as 2025 Officers are Mayor Brandon Johnson, City of Chicago, 1st Vice Chair; Mayor John Noak, Village of Romeoville, 2nd Vice Chair; Mayor Jeff Sherwin, City of Northlake, Treasurer; and Mayor Donald “Donny” Schmit, Village of Fox Lake, Secretary. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gAVRSVHc

We’re pleased to join ComEd to announce a third cohort of communities who will participate in the EV Readiness Program, a unique initiative designed to support local governments as they prepare to meet the growing demand for #EVs! With the support of ComEd, the EV Readiness Program will help 20 communities prepare policy and take steps so that more residents and businesses can access EVs and related infrastructure safely and equitably.? Find out more: https://bit.ly/3VixyvK

Happy America Recycles Day! ?? To celebrate, we kicked off our Chicago Metro Recycling Education and Outreach Campaign. Find out more below and see Fox 32 Chicago footage from the event at: https://lnkd.in/gnatiARP

The Caucus is issuing a marketing services RFP to assist with the Chicago Metro Recycling Education and Outreach (REO) Campaign.?https://lnkd.in/ghW_jFZ8 The Caucus seeks proposals from marketing firms to assist with achieving the three primary goals of the REO campaign: 1) To increase recycling participation throughout the Chicago Metro region (defined as the 275 municipalities falling within Cook, DuPage, Lake, Will, Kane and McHenry Counties), and especially in areas that have not historically had strong participation in recycling programs. 2) To improve the quality of materials placed in the recycling stream by reducing contamination and “wish-cycling” by waste generators. 3) To include information about the availability of products made from post-consumer recycled content materials for residents and businesses. The deadline for proposals is Dec. 20. The deadline for submitting questions is Nov. 27. #MarketingAgencyChicago #MarketingChicago #AdvertisingChicago

Congrats to the Powering the Holidays grant recipients! Twenty-four communities received grants of up to $2,500 to power their holiday lighting events through the program, which is a partnership between ComEd and the Caucus. Find out more and get into the holiday cheer by checking out the light display closest to you: https://bit.ly/40JaWYK Village of Bartlett, IL Village Of Broadview Humboldt Park Health LifeHouse Group Village of Hanover Park Itasca Park District Village of Lincolnshire The Village of Oak Lawn Village of Peotone Village of Roselle Village of Westchester Village of Westmont Village of Woodridge United City of Yorkville

Flashback Friday????Reminiscing about the unforgettable night at our 2024 Gala!?A huge THANK YOU to everyone who attended and supported this event.?Wish we could do it all over again! #MMC2024Gala?