Save the date: Jan 26, 2026 - Bringing Clean Energy Home to Oak Park
We invite you to join us on January 26th at 6pm at the CRC in Oak Park for our second annual event to discuss the future of state and local climate action!
Join local and statewide climate leaders to learn how recently passed policies like the Clean and Reliable Grid Act and The Northern Illinois Transit Authority are accelerating the transition to clean energy in our State and learn about Oak Park’s clean energy grants and programs to help your household take positive steps toward fighting climate change.
Local elected officials have been invited, including Senators Don Harmon and Kimberly Lightford, Representatives Camille Lilly and La Shawn Ford, Cook County Commissioner Tara Stamps, and Board Members of the Oak Park Village, Township, Library, Parks and School Districts.
Speakers include:
Sarah Moskowitz Executive Director, Citizens Utility Board
Jen Walling CEO, Illinois Environmental Council
Vicki Scaman Board President, Village of Oak Park
Derek Eder Trustee, Village of Oak Park
Lindsey Roland Nieratka Chief Sustainability Officer, Village of Oak Park
Susan Buchanan, M.D. Former Trustee, Village of Oak Park
Amy Rosenthal, OPCAN Organizer
This free event is in partnership with Oak Park Climate Action Network, Citizens Utility Board (CUB), Illinois Environmental Council, Illinois Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), and Third Act Illinois.
Please attend, bring a friend, and share with your network!
Bringing Clean Energy Home to Oak Park
Jan 26, 2026 6:00-8:30pm
Community Recreation Center, 229 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL
RSVP: bit.ly/opcan2026
In addition to policy and climate action discussion, there will be:
A $150 induction cooktop raffle prize
Snacks and refreshments
Consultations from our Climate Coaches
Heat pump demos
Children's Table with fun activities
6:00p tour of the CRC - Oak Park's Largest Net-Zero building
