Habitat Green Freedom

A Nicor Gas Smart Neighborhood™

Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity has partnered with Nicor Gas and Southern Company to develop a Smart Neighborhood™ community in Aurora, IL. Both organizations believe that owning a home is the pathway to strength, stability and independence. The planned community will have 17 affordable, single-family, net zero homes equipped with a combination of renewable, electric, and natural gas technologies. The homeowners will enjoy freedom from expensive mortgages and high energy bills, while reducing their carbon footprint.

Countdown Calendar

 

It’s official, Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity and Nicor Gas have launched a “Countdown Calendar” in the lead up to the ribbon cutting of Habitat Green Freedom. Construction for the new neighborhood, which is the first affordable, net zero community in the country, is currently underway!

To celebrate these important milestones for our homeowners, we will host a number of events. These include informational sessions about the new community, heartwarming Kickoff Celebrations with each new homeowner, and volunteer events once construction begins on each home. We hope you’ll join us at these events and volunteer opportunities that offer community members the chance to celebrate alongside homeowners, Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity, and Nicor Gas.

 

Get Involved

For donations, sponsorships, in-kind donations contact: Community Outreach Manager, Barbara Zegiel, at: 630.206.5038

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Working Toward a Smarter Energy Future in Aurora, Illinois

News and updates:

Fox Valley Habitat & Nicor Gas Launched Habitat Green Freedom With A Groundbreaking Ceremony on 6/27/23

Habitat Green Freedom Partners

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