Welcome to the Chicago Center for Green Technology

As the most comprehensive green design educational resource in the Midwest, the Chicago Center for Green Technology promotes and advances sustainable homes, workplaces and communities through our innovative offerings including: Green Tech U seminars; guided and self-guided tours; the Green Building Resource Center, and much more.

We are open to the public -- novices and professionals alike -- six days a week and encourage you to stop by to visit our LEED Platinum facility. Click on any link in the menu above to learn more about what we have to offer, or please feel to contact us with your questions.

Green Tech U has Changed! We are excited to announce that we have made several big updates to the program. Go to The New GTU page for more information!
Why GTU? What does a GTU Certificate do for me? Why participate? There are lots of reasons - read on at Why GTU?
Electric vehicles are becoming a more frequent sight on the roads thanks to new city initiatives and private sector partnerships that are increasing the number of charging stations in Chicago. To view a map with information on where to charge your electric vehicle, visit the ChargePoint Network site.

Recent Blog Posts

Wednesday, February 13, 2013 4:18 PM • Chicago Green Tech
Friday, October 12, 2012 4:13 PM • Chicago Green Tech
Friday, August 17, 2012 10:55 AM • Chicago Green Tech

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 6:00 PM • 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 6:00 PM • 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.
Thursday, May 30, 2013 6:00 PM • 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.

Announcements

This evening's seminar, "Department of Energy - The Latest and Greatest" has been cancelled! Due to an unforeseen urgent matter, we have had to cancel the seminar. Please join Bob Chomko for his presentation in July - "Energy Codes (IECC) High Performance Building and Energy Codes".

Registration for the Summer Green Tech U 2013 Program is now available!
Visit our Schedule & Registration page to take a look at the new seminars and to register.You can also download the Semester-At-A-Glace here.

Green Tech U Speaker Bios Our GTU presenters are some of the best in the industry. Learn more about them and the organizations and companies they represent in our Speaker Bio page!

Chicago Center for Green Tech Speakers Bureau  CCGT now has a speakers bureau featuring many of the fantastic presenters in our Green Tech U program. Looking for an expert to speak at your event or presentation? Email Jenny at jbabcock@wrdenvironmental.com with your request!


CCGT is Double Platinum Certified!
Mayor Emanuel announced that the Chicago Center for Green Technology has achieved the highest level of building certification from the U.S. Green Building Council - LEED Platinum for Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance under v. 3.0.

This is the second Platinum LEED certification for the building. In 2003, CCGT was awarded the same under LEED for New Construction v. 1.0.

Read more in the press release!


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Working with CCGT for over 10 years, WRD Environmental helps organizations committed to sustainability realize their vision.

 
 
Chicago Center for Green Technology
445 N. Sacramento Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60612
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