ABC 7 News reported on Region 5 TCTAC Blacks in Green (BIG) working to bring geothermal energy into a low-income neighborhood in West Woodlawn on Chicago's South Side. "Geothermal is one of many ways to produce heat and light without scorching our planet and our people, so it's green energy," said Naomi Davis, the founder and CEO of Blacks and Green. BIG received a $747,000 dollar grant to design a geothermal program in their community. BIG has been working to educate the community about geothermal energy, which is more sustainable and less expensive technology. BIG estimates a savings of as much as 70% on utility bills. A decision on whether their pilot program is approved could come as early as November.