Naperville’s newest gym allows customers to lower their membership fees as they work out. Because the gym is solar and human powered, whatever energy you generate while in the gym, and thus for the gym, means you save on your membership fees. Continue reading here.
Naperville's Eco Gym located at the corner of Naper Blvd. and 75th St. Photo from chicagotribune.com by Suzanne Flynn, Neighborhood News Service
In 2012, Naperville will become home to a first-of-its-kind health club that uses solar and human energy to generate power for the central power grid. Since the club saves money on utilities, they are able to lower monthly membership fees. Continue reading here.
The Eco Gym 2 in Detroit. The facility hosts may power generators including stationary bikes that utilize human energy to fuel their power grid. Photo from www.ecofriend.com
Northern Illinois University Professor Tao Xu has developed a “promising nano science research program in solar energy conversion” and is getting a $400,000 grant from the National Science Foundation over the next five years. The Lisle resident hopes to develop a process for creating cells that are good at trapping light and generating electricity. Continue reading here.
Professor Tao Xu and his Nano Science research program in solar energy conversion - Photo submitted by NIU
The Frankfort dealership has just opened up an electric car charging station. The solar-powered charging station is free and open to the public and can charge any electric plug-in vehicle. Continue reading here.
Phillips Chevrolet's electric-car charging station in Frankfort. - Photo from www.suntimes.com
The Northwest Indiana City has approved an ordinance on renewable energy concerning wind turbines and solar panels and will have a public hearing on its solar farm proposal on March 1. The city is looking to become one of the most green in Indiana by building a 2,576 solar panel farm on an unused 10 acres near the I-65/I-80 intersection. Northwestern Indiana cities are serious about going green. Continue reading here.
Two Lowell, IN workers install solar panels on top of Merrillville Town Hall, just a few miles west of Hobart. Northwestern Indiana cities are going green. Photo by Tony V. Martin/The Times