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Recap: 2026 Bringing Clean Energy Home to Oak Park
Recap: 2026 Bringing Clean Energy Home to Oak Park
On January 26th Oak Park Climate Action Network held our second annual “Bringing Clean Energy Home to Oak Park” event. We gathered at the Oak Park Community Recreation Center--almost 60-strong despite the cold and dark--to remind ourselves of the power we hold and the actions we can take
Community Solar FAQs — Oak Park Climate Action Network
Community Solar FAQs — Oak Park Climate Action Network
ResCorp opens doors to new apartment building on Austin
ResCorp opens doors to new apartment building on Austin
Illinois Electric Vehicle Rebate Program
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. Applicants that qualify as “Low-Income” per the guidelines are prioritized for rebate issuance and may continue to submit applications through the application deadline of January 31, 2023, see information on applying below
Recording of Solar Is For Everyone
Recording of Solar Is For Everyone
Community solar is solar for everyone - Wednesday Journal
Community solar is solar for everyone - Wednesday Journal
A New Kind of Window Air Conditioner that Heats and Cools — Oak Park Climate Action Network
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, they are designed not to block the window view. They are easy to install (less than an hour), requ
Top solar installers in every Illinois county - Illinois Solar Map
Top solar installers in every Illinois county - Illinois Solar Map
What Clean Energy Incentives and Grants are Expiring?
What Clean Energy Incentives and Grants are Expiring?
EVs qualifying for tax incentives
EVs qualifying for tax incentives
Climate Ready Energy Grants
Climate Ready Energy Grants
How young activists won a climate fight for the world
How young activists won a climate fight for the world
July 23 was a landmark day in the global fight for affixing legal responsibility on all nations for inaction to contain the harmful impact of climate change on
Oak Park banned natural gas in new buildings, but a legal fight is underway
Oak Park banned natural gas in new buildings, but a legal fight is underway
The west suburb was the first municipality in the Midwest to pass an electrification ordinance. Opponents of the ban said it violates the federal Energy Policy Act.
Dire predictions about renewable energy were all wrong
Dire predictions about renewable energy were all wrong
As the nations lag on climate action, cities across the world step up
As the nations lag on climate action, cities across the world step up
Latest GOP Provisions in Budget Bill Seek to Crush Renewable Energy
Latest GOP Provisions in Budget Bill Seek to Crush Renewable Energy
Electrification Resources
Electrification Resources
Global climate change is here and now. It demands action on a local and personal level as well as on a worldwide scale. Each of us can make a difference to help Oak Park realize our goal of 60% reduction in climate-heating emissions by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050. Our resource guide can help
A Look Back on Our Open Houses
A Look Back on Our Open Houses
The shift toward sustainability is no longer a vision for the future—it’s happening right now. As Oak Park seeks cleaner, greener ways to power our homes and businesses, adopting all-electric heating and sustainable infrastructure is a priority. This March and April, OPCAN hosted Open Houses in a fe
Let’s Kick Single-Use Plastic and Waste NOW!
Let’s Kick Single-Use Plastic and Waste NOW!
Hazel Johnson Launched an Environmental Movement in Chicago That Trump Is Trying to End
Hazel Johnson Launched an Environmental Movement in Chicago That Trump Is Trying to End
Noaa to stop tracking cost of climate crisis-fueled disasters
Noaa to stop tracking cost of climate crisis-fueled disasters
Climate Disaster Survivors Organize Across America, Turning Common Bonds of Loss Into Action
Climate Disaster Survivors Organize Across America, Turning Common Bonds of Loss Into Action
Sun Day
Sun Day
5 ways we’re making progress on climate change
5 ways we’re making progress on climate change
Village of Oak Park, Illinois sued over ban on natural gas in new homes and businesses
Village of Oak Park, Illinois sued over ban on natural gas in new homes and businesses
Oak Park Climate Action Network’s latest open house highlights sustainability
Oak Park Climate Action Network’s latest open house highlights sustainability
ComEd now offers 50% rates if you have electric heating
ComEd now offers 50% rates if you have electric heating
Climate Change Is Helping Heartworm Spread to Pets
Climate Change Is Helping Heartworm Spread to Pets
Earth Month Activities at Oak Park Library
Earth Month Activities at Oak Park Library
Clean Energy Open Houses - March 9 & April 6 — Oak Park Climate Action Network
Clean Energy Open Houses - March 9 & April 6 — Oak Park Climate Action Network
Where do Oak Park President and Trustee Candidates stand on climate action?
Where do Oak Park President and Trustee Candidates stand on climate action?
Where do the D200 and D97 School Board Candidates stand on climate action?
Where do the D200 and D97 School Board Candidates stand on climate action?
Oak Park Candidates' Forum: Focus on Climate, Sustainability and Mobility
Oak Park Candidates' Forum: Focus on Climate, Sustainability and Mobility
Oak Park climate group hosts two clean energy open houses - Wednesday Journal
Oak Park climate group hosts two clean energy open houses - Wednesday Journal
It’s Time to Stop Overcharging Heat Pump Customers. Electrified Heating Rates Can Help. - RMI
It’s Time to Stop Overcharging Heat Pump Customers. Electrified Heating Rates Can Help. - RMI
Solar has taken off in red states. Trump’s funding freeze is causing panic
Solar has taken off in red states. Trump’s funding freeze is causing panic
Ionna moves forward with EV charging network
Ionna moves forward with EV charging network
Electric Vehicle Rebate Program
Electric Vehicle Rebate Program
Oak Park gets first single-family home incorporating new electrification rules - Wednesday Journal
Oak Park gets first single-family home incorporating new electrification rules - Wednesday Journal
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