Our Smart Neighborhoods

Nicor Gas and Southern Company have announced a new partnership with the Fox Valley and Northern Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity affiliates to develop Smart Neighborhood™ affordable housing communities in Chicagoland. Two planned communities, one in Aurora and a second being developed in Northern Fox Valley, will total 30 single-family net zero homes equipped with a combination of renewable, electric, and natural gas technologies. Eligible residents will enjoy freedom from expensive mortgages and high energy bills, while reducing their carbon footprint.