ENERGY ACTION NETWORK

Mayor Richard M. Daley announces the Energy Action Network (EAN) at a press conference on November 2, 2009. EAN brings together community organizations, utility companies and not-for-profit groups who are committed to creating energy efficient communities throughout Chicago. EAN partners include the Field Museum, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Northern Illinois Energy Project, ComEd and Peoples Gas. Through their contributions, EAN sites are able to expand the support they provide to residents. The idea for EAN came out of the Chicago Climate Action Plan (CCAP) as part of an overall goal to reduce energy consumption and lower greenhouse gas emissions. CCAP outlines five strategies and 35 actions to address climate change and prepare for changes already underway. Visit the CCAP website to learn how you or your business can get involved.

The Energy Action Network was created to expand winter heating assistance services in neighborhoods and encourage residents to save money year-round through energy efficiency measures and programs. The EAN enters its second year of programming and for 2010-11 there are 21 EAN sites and 6 EAN alumni sites that include faith-based institutions, housing organizations and other community-based organizations with experience working in and serving Cook County communities. Apply for a range of services, including the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), the Share the Warmth Program and ComEd’s Residential Special Hardship Fund at any of these locations. Also receive information about and help with weatherizing your home to make it more energy efficient and save money on your utility bills in the long term. Click here to find an EAN site near you
By linking and using community organizations to coordinate and deliver weatherization and utility assistance to residents, EAN aims to:
- Decrease the disconnections of utility services
- Increase the number of homes that receive weatherization assistance
- Build capacity within key community-based organizations to engage residents
- Leverage partnerships to more effectively and efficiently deliver City and partner services
- Develop climate action leaders and citizen stewards by building relationships with trusted community organizations and helping them link energy efficiency to their core work; and
- Establish a network that engages residents and businesses to save money and improve quality of life through energy efficiency and other work year-round.
2010-2011 EAN Sites
| AGENCY NAME |
ADDRESS |
CITY |
ST |
ZIP |
PHONE |
| Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council |
1751 W. 47th St. |
Chicago |
IL |
60609 |
773-523-4416 |
| Bethlehem Star M.B. Church |
9231 S. Cottage Grove Ave |
Chicago |
IL |
60619 |
773-487-8441 |
| Brock Social Services Organization |
10302 S. Corliss Ave |
Chicago |
IL |
60628 |
773-291-0500 |
| Chinese American Service League |
2141 S. Tan Court |
Chicago |
IL |
60616 |
312-791-0418 |
| Chinese Mutual Aid Association |
1016 W. Argyle St |
Chicago |
IL |
60640 |
773-784-2900 |
| Claretian Associates Inc. |
9108 S. Brandon Ave |
Chicago |
IL |
60617 |
773-734-9181 |
| Community Care Outreach |
8615 S. Ashland Ave |
Chicago |
IL |
60620 |
773-881-9007 |
| Fernwood United Methodist Church |
10105 S. Wallace St. |
Chicago |
IL |
60628 |
773-881-0800 |
| God's Gang |
9556 S. King Dr. |
Chicago |
IL |
60628 |
773-213-0229 |
| Good Counsel Center |
2700 W. 59th St |
Chicago |
IL |
60629 |
773-863-1179 |
| Hanul Family Alliance |
5008 N. Kedzie Ave |
Chicago |
IL |
60625 |
773-478-8851 |
| Hegewisch Community Committee |
13260 S. Brandon Ave |
Chicago |
IL |
60633 |
773-646-4488 |
| Hope Organization II |
6921 S. Halsted St. |
Chicago |
IL |
60621 |
773-846-0883 |
| Puerto Ricans Unidos En Accion (PRUA) |
2606 W. Division St |
Chicago |
IL |
60622 |
773-235-5274 |
| South Austin Coalition Community Council |
5660 W. Madison St. |
Chicago |
IL |
60644 |
773-287-4570 |
| South-East Asia Center |
5120 N. Broadway St. |
Chicago |
IL |
60640 |
773-989-6927 |
| Spanish Action Committee of Chicago |
2452 W. Division St |
Chicago |
IL |
60622 |
773-292-1052 |
| Spanish Coalition for Housing - Satellite |
9117 S. Brandon Ave |
Chicago |
IL |
60617 |
773-933-7575 |
| Universal Prayer Tower |
4540 W. Washington Blvd |
Chicago |
IL |
60624 |
773-378-3464 |
| WECAN (Woodlawn East Community and Neighbor) |
6450 S. Stony Island Ave |
Chicago |
IL |
60637 |
773-288-3000 |
| 2010-11 EAN Alumni Sites |
| AGENCY NAME |
ADDRESS |
City |
State |
ZIP |
Phone |
| Casa Aztlan |
1831 S. Racine Ave |
Chicago |
IL |
60608 |
312-666-5508 |
| Central United Community Church |
8244 S. Cottage Grove Ave |
Chicago |
IL |
60619 |
773-651-0007 |
| Eyes on Austin |
5519 W. North Ave |
Chicago |
IL |
60639 |
773-479-1569 |
| Hope Organization III |
1042 W. 103rd St. |
Chicago |
IL |
60643 |
773-429-9114 |
| MACEO, Inc |
1255 W. 63rd St |
Chicago |
IL |
60636 |
773-424-0442 |
| Unity Parenting & Counseling Inc |
600 W. Cermak Rd, Suite 300 |
Chicago |
IL |
60616 |
312-455-0007 |