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A Resolution Approving and Adopting the Village of Oak Park Climate Ready Energy Rebate Program Guidelines
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Introduction
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This is a Resolution approving and adopting the Climate Ready Energy Rebate program guidelines.
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Recommended Action
Approve the Resolution.
Prior Board Action
The Board has taken the following prior action(s):
* On January 27, 2026, the Village Board provided input to staff on the Energy Grants, including directing staff to create new programs, including rebates.
* The Village Board approved $750,000 in the 2026 Fiscal Year Budget for the Energy Grants.
* The Village Board approved the 2025 Energy Grant Guidelines at the January 14, 2025 Board Meeting.
Background
The Climate Ready Oak Park Plan commits the Village to reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions by 60% by 2030. Residential properties represent 38.8% of total community-wide emissions in 2022. The Village's Climate Ready Energy Grants have been providing residents with monetary assistance to make energy efficiency upgrades.
This resolution aligns with CROP actions EN03 and BD03.In FY2026, the Sustainability budget included $750,000 allocated towards the Climate Ready Energy Grants. In January, the Village Board approved new grant guidelines and approved a new revolving loan program. In addition, the Village Board directed staff to create an appliance rebate program.
Eligible costs under the Energy Grant and Loan program include improvements that are considered upgrades to the property. Village Staff has heard from the community that there is an interest in additional incentives for electric appliances that are not currently eligible expenses. Appliances like dryers and stoves are both less expensive than costs covered under the grants, and are not considered permanent improvements to the property. For this reason, a rebate, rather than a grant, is a more appropriate incentive structure. Additionally, members of the community are...
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