About OPCAN

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.

OPCAN advocates for timely implementation of the goals of Climate Ready Oak Park, the climate action plan adopted by the Village of Oak Park in 2022. We also advocate for more climate friendly policies with other local taxing bodies, residents, businesses, and organizations. 

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Join us!

If you live in Oak Park, we need your help to do our part in fighting the global climate crisis! Join our group of volunteers who meet monthly, plan events, and organize to push for climate resilience in Oak Park.

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Blog & Updates

Latest news, updates and opinions from Oak Park Climate Action members. Read more >

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Recap: Bringing Clean Energy Home to Oak Park
Recap: Bringing Clean Energy Home to Oak Park

On Monday, Dec 9th, OPCAN hosted a packed event at the Oak Park Community Recreation Center called “Bringing Clean Energy Home to Oak Park”.  The overall theme of the event: switching from natural gas (otherwise known as methane gas) to electricity is safer, lowers your utility bills, and fights climate change. The clean energy transition is already underway, and Oak Park and Illinois are leaders in helping to accelerate it!

Save the date: Dec 9 - Bringing Clean Energy Home to Oak Park
Save the date: Dec 9 - Bringing Clean Energy Home to Oak Park

We invite you to join us on December 9th at 7pm at the CRC in Oak Park to discuss the future of local climate action! Join local and statewide climate leaders to learn how recent policies are accelerating the transition to clean energy in our State and Village and learn how your household can take positive steps toward fighting climate change.

OPCAN presentation on Climate Coaches to the Oak Park Village Board
OPCAN presentation on Climate Coaches to the Oak Park Village Board

On Oct 8th 2024, members of Oak Park Climate Action Network (OPCAN) gave a presentation on our Climate Coach program to the Oak Park Village Board. In the presentation, we shared how the program works, the kinds of requests we’ve received, and the impact of the program over the 6 months since it was launched.

Who do I hire?

Many of our members have already electrified all or parts of their homes. With their input, OPCAN has developed a running list of electrification contractors we have either worked with or researched operating in Oak Park and surrounding communities.

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How do I electrify?

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 to learn how to reduce your climate impact.

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Climate Coaches

Oak Park Climate Action Network (OPCAN) is partnering with the Village of Oak Park to offer free coaching on reducing emissions, home electrification, electric vehicles, and native gardening to all Oak Park residents.

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