Neighborhood Power Project

Existing buildings can't be left behind in the clean energy revolution.

Supporting community buildings on their path to energy efficiency.

The Neighborhood Power Project provides both pro-bono consulting services and financial support to address sustainable building operations, identify retrofit opportunities, and save money.

By leveraging green building expertise and our partnership with Elevate and EDF to bring high performance upgrades to often overlooked buildings, the project helps reduce the energy burden on nonprofits, empowers organizations to serve as a resource for their constituents, and demonstrates the value in delivering climate action to every community.

Neighborhood Power Project Participants

15 community-centered organizations, spanning 11 Chicago neighborhoods, are currently enrolled in the program. Following the program, they receive ongoing support from an Illinois Green volunteer for Green Teams, education, and future sustainability projects.

This community center in Rogers Park has upgraded their water heater, insulated boiler pipes, and replaced old lightbulbs for
efficient LEDs.

This small business incubator supports restaurants from the ground up.
Joining the program in 2021, they plan to focus on waste management solutions for their commercial kitchens.

students at betty shabazz academy

Currently in the planning phase to determine sustainability upgrades, this network of two African-centered charter schools serves
K-12 students.

Neighborhood Power Project Case Studies

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