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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.
Happy birthday to us! Thank you for
helping Elevate bring clean, affordable heat, cooling, power, and water to families for more than two decades. #26in2026.
February 4, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Proud to join partners advancing energy efficiency! Huge thanks to our staff for representing Elevate at the Midwest Energy Solutions Conference and spotlighting the work ahead for 2027.
February 3, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Happy Black History Month! We celebrate the people, stories, and leaders in Black communities who inspire our work and energize our vision for the future.
February 2, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Chicago’s clean-energy future is growing. 🌞

Seven young adults graduated from Elevate’s first Solar Training Program! Share this story to celebrate their success and inspire future participants.
Learn more about our program here: bit.ly/4qRYNuZ
January 30, 2026 at 10:00 PM
How do we show up for communities? Elevate’s Pastor Vance says it starts with one simple step: listening. When you ask people what they need and really hear them, you can build solutions that make a true difference. #EnergyAffordability
January 28, 2026 at 5:17 PM
We're excited to officially launch our Energy Affordability for All campaign! Over the next few months, get ready to learn everything you need to know about energy affordability and how to get started. Stay tuned and follow along with us! #EnergyAffordability
January 7, 2026 at 6:52 PM
We’re excited to share that Elevate’s Maria, Director of High Performance Buildings, was spotlighted in this month’s Family Matters newsletter!
December 19, 2025 at 4:26 PM
We're excited to be a part of the US Water Alliance!
We’re thrilled to welcome Elevate to the US Water Alliance! Elevate is a national nonprofit dedicated to ensuring everyone has access to clean and affordable heat, cooling, power and water in their homes and communities — advancing equity and sustainability across the country.

Join us in welcoming
December 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM
We’ve wrapped up our 12 Months of Sustainability! Small steps create big change.Thank you for caring for your home, your planet, and your community.

What sustainable habit will you keep or start in 2026? Share with us!
December 16, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Big news! The Wisconsin Public Service Commission recently approved the purchase of new wind, solar, and storage investments for Wisconsin that will power more than 150,000 homes. Wisconsin utilities continue to invest in clean energy because it is affordable and reliable.
December 4, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Reposted by Elevate
Gas prices for 8 of IL's 9 major utilities are higher, compared with a year ago, led by Liberty Utilities, about 63% higher; Nicor, about 56% higher; and Peoples Gas, which has a price about 28% higher. Read CUB’s review of December gas prices. buff.ly/aCMz2Gu
December 1, 2025 at 5:34 PM
We’re celebrating our Tribal Team in delivering clean energy upgrades and solar installations for 145 homes, strengthening comfort, savings, and energy sovereignty.
November 24, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Many families do not get help with energy bills because they think they do not qualify. Join Elevate and Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative today at noon CT to learn what families need and how we can help them save energy and money.

smartenergycc.org/upcoming-web...
November 18, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Join the NW Energy Coalition in Portland on December 3 for the Fall 2025 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference. Panelists will talk about energy demand, climate resilience, transmission planning, and more. Be part of the clean energy conversation!
November 17, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Electric bills are rising. Nearly half of families with low incomes struggle to pay them, and many don’t get help because they think they don’t qualify. Join Elevate and Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative on 11/18 to learn what matters most to families, what they need, and how we can help!
November 14, 2025 at 6:32 PM
We’re at the Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition Summit this week! Today at 2:15 p.m. CT, we’re sharing effective advocacy strategies to advance building decarbonization across the Midwest. If you're attending, we hope to see you there!
November 12, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Did you know good credit can open the door to more business opportunities? Join Elevate and partners on November 18 at 5 p.m. CT for a free workshop with Working Credit! Learn credit-building tips, how to spot scams, and more: https://tinyurl.com/bdhhe7jx
November 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Michigan’s Justice40 Accelerator marks a year of community-led climate action and enters year two as the MI Healthy Climate Community Accelerator, continuing to strengthen frontline leaders across the state.

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November 6, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Portland, Dec 3 — The NW Energy Coalition’s Fall Conference tackles energy demand, climate resilience, and transmission planning. Be part of the clean energy conversation. Register: nwenergy.org/featured/fal...
November 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
What an incredible two days at the Midwest’s largest construction expo.

We heard from 400+ inspiring speakers across 13 stages, explored 350+ innovative exhibitors, and connected with industry leaders shaping the future of construction.
See you next year!
November 4, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Michigan is investing in community led climate action. See how the MI Healthy Climate Community Accelerator is making an impact: bit.ly/4oUxzm8
November 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Fight the fright of high bills 👻 Unplug energy vampires. ElevateNP.org
October 31, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Reposted by Elevate
The Clean & Reliable Grid Affordability Act has passed both the House & Senate, and is now headed to Governor JB Pritzker’s desk! The CRGA Act will help lower energy bills across the state, while doubling the clean energy investment made in CEJA.
Once again, Illinois is leading. bit.ly/crgapassage
October 31, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act will help modernize the state’s electric grid while expanding access to battery storage, community solar, and energy efficiency programs, and will help families and small businesses lower their energy costs.
October 31, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Hardworking people across Illinois will now have more access to affordable energy, thanks to the passage of the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act (SB25).
October 31, 2025 at 4:38 PM