Residents can do their part to contribute to sustainability in Naperville.
Incentive programs
Thousands of dollars are available through multiple incentive programs to help make the transition to sustainable alternatives.
Energy
Home
- Electrify your home. Learn why electrification is part of climate solutions
- Replace your gas-powered furnace and air conditioning with a heat pump
- Change all appliances like gas-powered hot water heaters and dryers to electric variants
- Invest in good insulation to reduce energy costs
Contact NEST to hear personal experiences of adding solar, cooking with induction stoves, and heating with a heat pump. It can be done and we love talking about it!
View the City of Naperville’s guidelines to sustainable building and development.
Transportation
- Walk or bike instead of driving
- Use public transit
- Replace fossil fuel powered vehicles with electric vehicles
Waste
- Reduce purchases of single use items and use reusable containers like water bottles, grocery bags, and tableware. Reuse > Recycling > Single-use.
- Build and use a compost pile for food and yard scraps
Landscaping
- Plant trees to absorb water and cool your house.
- Plant gardens to produce your own food.
- Plant native plants to absorb water and reduce the amount of landcover by grass.
- Build a rain barrel to use to water your yard.