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A Resolution Approving and Adopting the Amended Village of Oak Park Climate Ready Energy Grant Program Guidelines
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Approve a Resolution to approve and adopt the amended Climate Ready Energy Grant program guidelines.
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Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the Village Board approve the Resolution.
Prior Board Action
The Board has taken the following prior action(s):
* On June 23, 2026, the Village Board received a memo from Staff outlining the next steps for the loan with interest program and asking for guidance on reinstating a grant for higher income homes.
* On March 18, 2026, the Village Board directed staff to modify the loan guidelines to include interest.
* On January 27, 2026, the Village Board adopted the 2026 Grant Guidelines and 2026 Loan Guidelines.
* On January 20, 2026, the Village Board provided input to staff on the Grant Guidelines.
* 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 community-wide emissions in 2022. The Village's Climate Ready Energy Grants provide residents with monetary assistance to make energy efficiency upgrades. This resolution aligns with CROP actions EN03 and BD03.
In FY2025, the Sustainability budget included $750,000 allocated towards the Climate Ready Energy Grants. Grant awards fell into three tiers based on income.
* Households at or below 80% AMI were eligible for up to $10,000.
* Households between 80% and 120% AMI were eligible for up to $5,000, matching.
* Households above 120% AMI were eligible for up to $1,000, matching.
As of November 2025, 53 applications were submitted, including 21 for Tier 1, 7 in Tier 2, and 19 in Tier 3. These applica...
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