b'MEMBER SPOTLIGHTsucceed and helps members stay abreast of key issues that may impact their businesses. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO HIGHLIGHT?We are firm believers that offering energy options is in the best interest of our customers, communities and stakeholders. This is why we actively In collaboration with Nicor Gas, Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity broke ground on a subdivisionengage with local government enti-comprised of 17 energy-efficient homes in Aurora, Illinois. ties and the communities we serve HOW DOES THE ILLINOISto foster collaboration and provide CHAMBER HELP NICOReducation about the advantages of GAS? natural gas. Regardless of the season or Nicor Gas has been a member ofweather conditions, natural gas the Illinois Chamber of Commerceservice experiences minimal inter-for more than 20 years. We are alsoruptions. Homes utilizing natural The Illinois Chambermembers of more than 45 stategas for space heating, water heating, and local chambers of commerce,cooking and clothes drying produce helps protect andincluding the Chicagoland Chamber,approximately 22% lower carbon Illinois Black Chamber of Com- dioxide emissions compared to advocate for itsmerce, Illinois Hispanic Chamber ofall-electric residences. Furthermore, Commerce, Aurora Regional Cham- natural gas remains the most cost-ef-members interests,ber of Commerce, Chicago South- fective energy source for residential promotes businessland Chamber of Commerce, Jolietheating during winter. In our service Region Chamber of Commerce,area, natural gas accounts for 75% activity in the state,McLean County Chamber of Com- of the total energy required for both merce, Naperville Area Chamber ofresidential and commercial purposes.offers networkingCommerce and Greater RockfordOur dedication extends beyond opportunities .Area Chamber of Commerce.mere business; we genuinely care We rely on our chambers to helpabout our customers, who are the fo-us share important company infor- cal point of our endeavors. For more mation and programs with otherthan 160 years, we have remained business members, many of whomunwavering in our commitment to are also our residential customers.delivering clean, safe, reliable and The Illinois Chamber helps protectaffordable natural gasa choice our and advocate for its members inter- customers expect and deserve.ests, promotes business activity in the*U.S. Census Bureau. American Community state, offers networking opportuni- Survey 2022: Home Heating Fuel.ties, provides development and edu- **American Gas Association. Illinois State cational programs to help businessesProfile. 8ILLINOIS BUSINESS LEADER'