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Oak Park Climate Action Network
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Oak Park Climate Action Network (OPCAN) is a volunteer group of Oak Park, Illinois, residents working to eliminate our community’s contribution to the global climate crisis through equitable policies and practices. https://opcan.org/
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Stay warm this fall and winter by sealing up drafts and upgrading your furnace. The Village of Oak Park has Climate Ready Energy Grants to support insulation, efficient windows and doors, and upgrading from a gas furnace to an electric heat pump. Learn more at:
oak-park.us/energygrants
If you live in Oak Park, we have the same service. See Oak Park compost dropoff sites here.

#composting #oakpark #oakparkil
Clean energy and community electrification will help us on the path to zero emissions. #cleanenergy #electrifyeverything
Fact: #CleanEnergy is the cheapest form of new electricity almost everywhere. Fact: America needs lots of new energy and fast. Shouldn’t we prioritize the cheapest option? bit.ly/4ommJES
This Thursday! Retrofit & Revitalize Chicago: A Lawndale 2-Flat Case Study.

Join Illinois Green Alliance for a virtual education program that will dive into the process for implementing comprehensive upgrades to existing buildings through deep energy retrofits.

#GreenEnergy
Neon Events
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Although federal tax credits for buying an EV expire today, you may be able to take advantage of the Illinois state rebate program. The next rebate application cycle will open on October 28, 2025 and run until January 31, 2026.

#electricvehicles #rebates #illinois
Electric Vehicle Rebate Program
1/11/23 NOTICE: The current number of applications that have been received by the Illinois EPA seeking a rebate under the Electric Vehicle Rebate Program has surpassed the amount of available funding....
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If you didn't get to attend our webinar on community solar, Solar Is for Everyone, you can access the recording here:
bit.ly/solarrecording

#solarenergy #solarpanels #oakpark #oakparkil #oaparkillinois
Don't miss out on soon-to-vanish federal tax credits for clean energy upgrades! TODAY is the deadline for saving on the purchase of a new or used EV, and other credits are expiring soon. #cleanenergy #taxcredits
Our Climate. Our Housing. Our Future. Please join us for the Oak Park Energy Efficiency Roundtable on Thirsday, Sept 25, 6-8pm, at Dole branch library.

Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/our-climat...

#cleanenergy #greenenergy #oakpatk #oakparkil #oakparkillinois
We celebrated @sundayofaction.bsky.social by hosting a webinar about community solar! This program allows you to power your home through solar energy *without* solar panels on your roof.

Thanks to Grace Concialdi of @cubillinois.bsky.social for joining us!

#sundayofaction #communitysolar
I'm so sorry...I just saw your message. If you didn't get to attend today, I'll make sure you receive the link to the recording. Please let me know if I should send it to you.
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TODAY is Sun Day! ✴️ Thousands of people are coming together at 469 events across the U.S. and beyond to celebrate the power of clean energy. Today shines a bright light on the future that we all want - a cleaner, fairer, future for all. ☀️ Join an event near you today: sunday.earth
Do you want to install #solarpanels but are a renter? Do you want to install solar panels but you can't afford it or you home isn't conducive?

You can still power your home with solar energy by signing up for community solar.

Join our webinar this Sunday, September 21, 3-4pm. Register below.
Solar Is for Everyone!
Learn all about community solar, how to pick a provider and sign up, and more. Register below for this free webinar, on Sunday, September 21, 3-4pm. Hear from Grace Concialdi, Solar Outreach Coordinat...
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The Morton Grove Sustainability Expo is tomorrow, Saturday, September 13th!

#sustainability #cleanenergy

Get more info here:
www.mortongroveil.org/environmentn...
"I have a ComEd account. I can't get solar panels. I want to save money on my electricity costs." Is this you?? If so, you should be subscribing to COMMUNITY SOLAR. Register for the free webinar SOLAR IS FOR EVERYONE!, on Sun, Sept 21, 3-4pm. Register now, share now! Visit opcan.org/communitysolar
Sept 21 3pm: SOLAR IS FOR EVERYONE! — Oak Park Climate Action Network
Learn all about community solar, how to pick a provider and sign up, and more at an upcoming free webinar, SOLAR IS FOR EVERYONE! Organized by Oak Park Climate Action Network, it takes place at 3pm ...
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On Sept 4, join the Climate Ready Progress Report and Community Conversation, in the Veterans Room at the Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Event starts at 6:00 pm and ends at 7:30 pm. Register here:
oakpark.librarycalendar.com/event/climat...
Solar is for Everyone!
Sunday, Sept. 21, 3-4 pm
via Zoom
SIGN UP BELOW

Got a ComEd electricity account? You can get your electricity from the sun and save money by doing it, with “community solar.”

#solar #solarpanels #cleanenergy #oakpark
Solar Is for Everyone!
Register here for the free webinar on community solar on Sunday, September 21, 3-4pm. You'll receive a Zoom link for the webinar via email a few days beforehand.
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