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Everyone should have access to clean & affordable heat, power, cooling, & water in their homes & communities — no matter who they are or where they live.
Michigan’s clean energy future is on the line. In a new Op-Ed, Elevate CEO Dr. Anne Evens warns that budget cuts could reverse years of progress and cost clean energy jobs. planetdetroit.org/2025/07/michig…
Watch for signs of heat illness like dizziness, hot dry skin, and confusion. Act fast, it can save a life.
Want to learn if solar energy is right for your home or business? Join DOE & @chipublib for a free workshop! Industry pros from @cubillinois, @ElevateNPO, & 548 Enterprise will talk about the process, costs, & benefits of installing solar panels. RSVP at chi.gov/ReadySetSolar
This week marks 30 years since the 1995 Chicago Heat Wave, which claimed 700+ lives, many without access to cooling. We were honored to attend the Commemoration & Design for Disasters Showcase. Cooling isn’t a luxury, it’s a lifeline.
Big news! Elevate is speaking at #AspenIdeasClimate in Chicago, July 20–22! Join us for two sessions: - Best Practices for Corporate and Community Sustainability Engagement - Old Bones, New Life: Reimagining Existing Buildings Learn more: aspenideasclimate.org
30 years ago this week, 700+ people—mostly low-income, elderly, & Black—died in the 1995 Chicago heat wave. A CGEP report shows how extreme heat & outages still threaten communities like North Lawndale: bit.ly/4nIQws5 Cooling isn't a luxury: it's a public health need.
We're proud to be part of a new report from @ColumbiaUEnergy on how residents are dealing with extreme heat and power outages. The report shares their stories and practical policy solutions to help. Read it here! tinyurl.com/ydzj4ku5
Extreme heat and power outages are two of the fastest-growing climate risks in the US—and they're colliding. A new CGEP report explores how residents of North Lawndale, Chicago, experience these dual threats and what it means for energy justice. 🧵👇
Final episode of Gathering Ground is here! Elevate experts explore how jobs in the energy sector can power economic opportunities and build stronger, wealthier communities. Tune in now. bit.ly/42O2uIy
Join @chicagosmayor, DOE, @ChiPublicHealth, @chicagoparks, & our partners at @BuffettInst to commemorate the 1995 Heat Wave victims and learn how Chicago is working to build heat resilience. 📅 Tuesday, July 15, 5:30pm 📍Columbus Park Refectory RSVP at chi.gov/DefusingDisast…
Know the signs of heat-related illness before it becomes dangerous. If someone shows these symptoms, move them to a cool area and call 9-1-1.
This week marks 30 years since the 1995 Chicago Heat Wave, which claimed 700+ lives. Extreme heat is still a serious public health risk. At Elevate, we’ll continue working on clean energy solutions that help communities stay healthy during extreme weather. tinyurl.com/4z67a5rr
Watch for signs of heat illness like dizziness, hot dry skin, and confusion. Act fast, it can save a life.
Through our partnership with @MarwenArts, young artists are turning climate awareness into beautiful action.
Beat the extreme heat and even winter chill with one solution: a heat pump. All-electric heat pumps are ACs and heaters in one super-efficient system. ❄️ Cool your home in summer. ♨️ Warm it up in winter. 🏠 Save energy year-round. tinyurl.com/5csvp98n
Happy 4th of July! Celebrate while being mindful of the environment, be fire-safe, clean up after gatherings, and try reusable plates to celebrate sustainably.
