News

  • February Community Meeting

    Please join us on February 9th at the Nichols Library for “From Fire to Wire: Why Energy is About to Look Very Different.” The presentation will cut through outdated assumptions about energy and show how quickly the world is shifting toward cheaper, cleaner technologies such as EVs, solar, wind, and batteries. It will use clear

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    February Community Meeting
  • It’s More Expensive Again

    This video takes a deep dive into why IMEA costs are 43% more than the market rate in 2025.  The City of Naperville’s consultants CJ Law, The Chicago Tribune and NEST all found IMEA costs to be more expensive than what other communities are paying for wholesale electricity.  This is not a comparison to ComEd as they

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    It’s More Expensive Again
  • Important Data Center and Electricity Contract News

    Last night, the city council voted (6 to 1 with 2 abstentions) against the Karis data center proposal. The level of civic engagement throughout the process was exceptional, allowing all facets of this complex issue to be explored and understood. Another major local issue is on the February 3 City Council meeting agenda. They will vote on whether to skip the formal procurement

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    Important Data Center and Electricity Contract News
  • Top 3 Reasons NEST Advises Naperville Not Extend the IMEA Electricity Contract

    Besides negative environmental impact, extending our reliance on coal power brings unpredictable, historically high cost along with being locked into outdated technology.

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    Top 3 Reasons NEST Advises Naperville Not Extend the IMEA Electricity Contract
  • Sustainability Progress in Naperville

    Join NEST at our January Community Meeting on Jan. 12 to review our sustainability progress and identify areas that have the most potential for the future.

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    Sustainability Progress in Naperville