Tag: Chicago business

The Window Is Open—But It Won’t Stay Open Forever: Why Chicagoland Businesses Should Act Now to Turn Energy Costs Into Long-Term Assets
By Hardt Electric / June 11, 2026

The Window Is Open—But It Won’t Stay Open Forever: Why Chicagoland Businesses Should Act Now to Turn Energy Costs Into Long-Term Assets

For decades, energy has been viewed as a necessary cost of doing business. Today, leading commercial and industrial organizations are looking at energy differently. With federal tax incentives, Illinois renewable energy programs, utility rebates, and advances in energy storage, businesses have a unique opportunity…

Hardt Electric Powers Lake County Forest Preserve’s Net Zero Future
By Hardt Electric / November 9, 2025

Hardt Electric Powers Lake County Forest Preserve’s Net Zero Future

A Landmark Step Toward Sustainability In Illinois, the Lake County Forest Preserve District has long been a guardian of natural beauty, protecting nearly 3,000 acres of trails, wildlife habitats, fishing ponds, equestrian paths, and even a nationally designated bog. This unique landscape, home to…