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Creating More Resilient Communities in Illinois
Nicor Gas and Habitat for Humanity unite visions to create sustainable, smart and affordable communities.
Together we are creating a brighter future
Learn more about how net zero homes contribute to a brighter energy future for all of us.
Nicor Gas and Habitat for Humanity believe that owning a home is the pathway to strength, stability and independence. The organizations are teaming up to build two new affordable, net zero communities in Aurora and Northern Fox Valley that exemplify these values.
A Message From the CEO of Nicor Gas
Fueling Forward with Two New Smart Neighborhoods™
Nicor Gas President and CEO Wendell Dallas announces that Nicor Gas and parent company, Southern Company, are partnering with Habitat for Humanity to bring net zero homes to their Illinois service territory. The homes will use a combination of natural gas, electricity and renewables to increase energy efficiency and help lower monthly bills – and contribute to a clean energy future.
Community Spotlight
Building a Smart Community
In the heart of Aurora, IL, these ultramodern, one-story homes are designed with a high efficiency building envelope that integrates solar panels and energy storage for resiliency. Energy efficient appliances and smart home automation will improve residents’ quality of life, while helping manage home expenses and monthly energy costs. Accessible entrances mean the homes can accommodate residents with disabilities or those who wish to stay in their home long-term.
About the Communities
Empowering Consumers
The two new planned communities will provide residents a new level of freedom—freedom from the weight of expensive mortgages and a peace of mind that comes with energy efficient technology in their homes that leads to lower monthly energy bills.
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Reducing Our Carbon Footprint
The new homes will use a combination of natural gas, electricity and renewables to be carbon neutral, which means that they do not produce more CO2 than they use. The neighborhoods demonstrate how natural gas and electric can work together to provide residents with affordable, resilient and efficient homes.
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Smart Technology
The new homes will come equipped with not only solar panels on the roof, but battery solutions to store that power and use it in the event of inclement weather. The homes will also have smart home technologies like thermostats, appliances and electrical panels to provide maximum energy savings and insights into energy use.
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