Naperville Environment and Sustainability Task Force

After 2 years of hard work by NEST volunteers, NEST teamed up with City staff on August 31st for a City Council Workshop on Sustainability. City Council concurred to proceed with the Staff's recommended Immediate plan, Five-year plan, and Outreach/Engagement. This a great start and commitment towards a sustainable Naperville. Please watch the workshop's video and read about the City's committed objectives. [1]

For the complete report as well as quick overview, visit Sustainable Naperville 2036.

Thanks go out to City Manager Doug Krieger, former NEST Chairwoman Jodi Trendler, current NEST Chairwoman Cathy Clarkin, and Naperville's Sustainability Coordinator Ben Mjolsness for their Workshop presentations.[1] The NEST summary report was presented to City Council on March 16, 2021

NCTV17 "Spotlight" Interview

Don’t miss NEST on TV by watching the premier of NCTV17's "Spotlight" interview with our very own Cathy Clarkin TONIGHT, Saturday, 1/15/22, at 7:00 PM!


NCTV17 airs on Channel 17 on Comcast and WOW! Cable TV, as well as Channel 99 on AT&T. You can also watch their simulcast on NCTV's website. This "Spotlight" interview will air frequently from 1/15/22 through 1/31/22. You can always watch the full interview on the Spotlight web page.

Please continue to show your support for a future resilient and sustainable Naperville:

Building a Resilient Future

The Naperville Environment and Sustainability Task Force (NEST) is a group of concerned citizens working together to create a climate action plan as a roadmap for Naperville to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through 2040.

After 2 years of hard work by NEST volunteers, the Sustainable Naperville 2036 Report is complete was submitted to the City of Naperville government. It summarizes the current state of Naperville's environment, energy use, and sustainability efforts. It also lays out goals to reduce carbon dioxide and other pollutants and a pathway to achieve those goals. At the 8/31/21 City Council Workshop on Sustainability, City Council concurred to proceed with the Staff's recommended Immediate plan, Five-year plan, and Outreach/Engagement.

​But, were not done. We work in committees to gather data, research best practices, and identify cities that are getting sustainability right to serve as role models. We also survey Naperville citizens and businesses to identify their goals and priorities.

Please learn more about us, attend any of our meetings, peruse resources, read our news, volunteer for a team, or simply contact us.

Naperville Environment and Sustainability Task Force

Front & Center

  • NEST Monthly Community Meeting:
    Monday 1/17/22 @ 7PM
    Due to the pandemic, it will be held on Zoom.
    This meeting is open to the public, but registration is necessary. Register for the meeting at: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvd-ivrz0iHNLMfFnYyfL9VIpWGlMg7txO
    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

  • City Council Workshop on Sustainability:
    At this 8/31/21 City Council Workshop, Council unanimously agreed on the proposed Immediate Plan (Current – December 2022), Five-year Plan (2023 – 2028), and directed staff to continue working with NEST and other community partners to design and conduct outreach and engagement efforts for different audiences and groups (2022 – 2023).

  • Naperville's Sustainability Coordinator:
    At the 11/23/20 Budget Workshop, City Council supported hiring a full-time staff member to develop and coordinate sustainability programs.
    Ben Mjolsness is now our city's first sustainabillity coordinator. Please enjoy this NCTV-17 interview of Mr. Mjolsness.