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Oak Park Climate Action Network @opcan.bsky.social · 6d

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

Oak Park Climate Action Network @opcan.bsky.social · 8d

The politicization of #DisasterRelief.

Climate Power @climatepower.bsky.social · 8d

Trump’s disaster relief strategy: aiding the states that voted for him and hanging the ones that didn’t out to dry. https://apnews.com/article/fema-trump-disasters-alaska-maryland-illinois-2c7a90956c101db8fe281d669a9cbde2

Trump gives disaster declarations to Alaska and others but denies Illinois, Vermont and Maryland

President Donald Trump has approved major disaster declarations for Alaska, Nebraska, North Dakota and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.

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Oak Park Climate Action Network @opcan.bsky.social · 12d

If you live in Oak Park, we have the same service. See Oak Park compost dropoff sites here.

#composting #oakpark #oakparkil

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Oak Park Climate Action Network @opcan.bsky.social · 15d

Clean energy and community electrification will help us on the path to zero emissions. #cleanenergy #electrifyeverything

The Climate Reality Project @climaterealityproject.org · 16d

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

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Oak Park Climate Action Network @opcan.bsky.social · 18d

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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Oak Park Climate Action Network @opcan.bsky.social · 23d

OPCAN's latest blog post should answer all your questions about community solar.

#solarenergy #communitysolar #oakpark #oakparkil

Community Solar FAQs — Oak Park Climate Action Network

What is community solar? Who can sign up? What is the benefit? We have answers to these frequently asked questions and more! Learn more about how you can get energy from the sun, reduce emissions, and...

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Oak Park Climate Action Network @opcan.bsky.social · 24d

A new net-zero apartment building is opening in Oak Park. Check out the article in the Wednesday Journal at OP-CAN Links in our bio entitled, "ResCorp opens doors to new apartment building on Austin."

#netzero #construction #oakpark #oakparkil #oakparkillinois

ResCorp opens doors to new apartment building on Austin - Wednesday Journal

The first residents are moving this week into “The Pierce,” Oak Park Residence Corporation’s newly-constructed, environmentally-friendly building that its staff and board first envisioned more than fi...

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Oak Park Climate Action Network @opcan.bsky.social · 29d

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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Oak Park Climate Action Network @opcan.bsky.social · Oct 2

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

Oak Park Climate Action Network @opcan.bsky.social · Sep 30

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

Oak Park Climate Action Network @opcan.bsky.social · Sep 27

Say NO to a rate hike by Nicor! Add your name to the petition organized by IL Public Interest Research Group (PIRG):
pirg.org/illinois/tak...

#energycosts #methanegas #oakpark #oakparkil #oakparkillinois

No Nicor rate hike for unnecessary fossil fuel infrastructure

Nicor Gas is pushing a $317 million rate hike -- what would be the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history.

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Oak Park Climate Action Network @opcan.bsky.social · Sep 23

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

Oak Park Climate Action Network @opcan.bsky.social · Sep 22

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

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Oak Park Climate Action Network @opcan.bsky.social · Sep 22

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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Sun Day @sundayofaction.bsky.social · Sep 21

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

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Oak Park Climate Action Network @opcan.bsky.social · Sep 18

No roof? No sunlight? No problem! You can still power your home with solar energy! Find out more in our webinar this Sunday, 9/21, at 3pm.

Read our recent op ed here:
www.oakpark.com/2025/09/16/c...

And sign up for the webinar at:
bit.ly/opcan-solar

#solarpanels #cleanenergy

Community solar is solar for everyone - Wednesday Journal

If you have a ComEd account, you can get solar energy — even if you don’t own your own roof! It’s called community solar, a way for renters, condo owners, or anyone else who can’t put solar panels on ...

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Oak Park Climate Action Network @opcan.bsky.social · Sep 17

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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Oak Park Climate Action Network @opcan.bsky.social · Sep 16

Heat pumps are an amazing heating and cooling technology. They have started to be used more frequently in single-family homes, but what are the options for those in apartments?

Meet the window-mounted heat pump. Read more in our new blog post.

#cleanenergy #heatpumps #electrifyeverything #oakpark

A New Kind of Window Air Conditioner that Heats and Cools — Oak Park Climate Action Network

Window air conditioners that provide both heating and cooling are finally here. They are called Saddle-style window-mounted cold climate heat pumps. In addition to providing both heating and cooling, ...

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Oak Park Climate Action Network @opcan.bsky.social · Sep 12

The Morton Grove Sustainability Expo is tomorrow, Saturday, September 13th!

#sustainability #cleanenergy

Get more info here:
www.mortongroveil.org/environmentn...

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Oak Park Climate Action Network @opcan.bsky.social · Sep 11

"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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Oak Park Climate Action Network @opcan.bsky.social · Sep 3

Considering installing rooftop solar? The 30% solar tax credit for installing solar expires on Dec 31, 2025! To help you find an installer, here's a list of the top vendors in every Illinois county based on projects completed.

#solarenergy #solarpanels #cleanenergy #illinois #oakpark #oakparkil

Top solar installers in every Illinois county - Illinois Solar Map

Homeowners have until Dec 31, 2025 to install solar panels and receive a 30% tax credit. Many are already rushing to get solar panels before this deadline hits, and some solar contractors are already ...

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Oak Park Climate Action Network @opcan.bsky.social · Aug 21

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...

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Oak Park Climate Action Network @opcan.bsky.social · Aug 19

We’ve compiled a list of current clean energy tax incentives for Oak Park residents, their use, and when they expire. Please check out our recent blog post.

#cleanenergy #greenenergy #oakpark #oakparkil #oakparkillinois

What Clean Energy Incentives and Grants are Expiring? — Oak Park Climate Action Network

We’ve compiled a list of current tax incentives for Oak Park residents, their use, and when they expire. The initiatives range from renewable energy credits to electric vehicle rebates; these programs...

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Oak Park Climate Action Network @opcan.bsky.social · Aug 14

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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Oak Park Climate Action Network @opcan.bsky.social · Aug 12

There are less than 2 months left to save thousands of dollars on a new or used electric vehicle. Federal tax incentives expire on September 30, 2025!

Check out qualifying EVs at the link below.

#ElectricVehicles #CleanEnergy

Electric Vehicle Tax Credits set to end in 2025: What You Need to Know | Edmunds

How does the electric car tax credit work? When will it expire? Read our analysis, plus see a full list of cars that qualify for an EV tax credit. We also cover how you can get the credit as a discoun...

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