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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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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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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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.

6 Months of Climate Coaches
6 Months of Climate Coaches

The Climate Coach program is 6 months old! A group of OPCAN Members met with the Village of Oak Park on Sept 12 to discuss continuing our partnership and advocating that they ramp up marketing efforts for the Climate Coach program through all Village communications.

As a follow-up to that meeting, we drafted a 6 Month Report on the Climate Coaches Program, which I've attached here. The report covers background and objectives, program structure, results after 6 months, and recommendations for next steps.

Sharing the (leaf) harvest
Sharing the (leaf) harvest

By Laurie Casey

I’m writing in support of the new leaf program. The point of it isn’t to bag leaves, it’s about changing how we treat these precious resources. Leaves are not trash to be hauled away, but something that has value.
Leaving the leaves in our yards also supports the goals of our Climate Ready Oak Park sustainability plan.

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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