By Paul Hopkins, Electric Utility Engineering The current tax incentives and solar renewable energy certificates program have significantly changed the economics of rooftop solar. Currently, almost two-thirds of the total cost of the installed system is covered by these credits, in most cases. We’re happy to say that the City has seen a swell in… Read More Answers to Common Questions about Installing Solar in Your Home in St. Charles

In October, staff from the City’s Community and Economic Development Department attended the annual Deal Making Convention at Navy Pier in Chicago hosted by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). St. Charles was just one of several municipalities that were present at the conference. The event is an opportunity to promote the City of… Read More Promoting St. Charles to Developers and Real Estate Professionals

The City and St. Charles School District are partnering on a new program this year to offer job shadows to high school students.  Three non-attendance dates, November 13, January 6, and April 10, have been selected in 2019 and 2020 for students to sign up for and shadow their choice of City employees in any… Read More City/School District Partnership Will Shape the Face of the City

Happy Customer Service Week, October 7-11! It’s not a day you commonly hear municipalities celebrate, but St. Charles is not a common municipality. We have a passion for service. Of course, the nature of a job in any type of government is public service. What makes St. Charles special and unique is our commitment and… Read More Service is Essential for Everyone