Sustainability 
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Sustainable Springfield Inc. (SSI) is an environmental grass roots organization that promotes and inspires sustainable solutions by our local governments, the business community, and Springfield area citizens through education, networking, and collaboration.

Sustainable Springfield

Sustainable Springfield
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Sustainable Springfield Inc. (SSI) is an environmental advocacy organization that promotes planning and action by our local governments for a clean and just energy transition as well as environmental justice in access to healthy and safe living.

Sustainable Springfield

1 week ago

Sustainable Springfield
It’s time again for enrollment into our Helping Homes Home Weatherization program! On Tuesday, July 15 at 9 a.m., we are opening our phone line to add a few more qualified applicants. This unique and special assistance program helps qualifying low-income homeowners reduce their energy costs through installation of new energy-saving retrofits in their homes. Since inception of this program, over 200 homes have been retrofit and upgraded for CWLP electric customers!Selected applicants will be scheduled for a home energy audit to determine the type of retrofit for weatherization and efficiency improvements needed. These retrofits can include insulation, central air conditioner or heat pump replacement, caulking and weather-stripping, lighting upgrades and other energy-saving measures. All retrofit work will be completed at no cost to those awarded participation in the Helping Homes program. cost to the customer. Qualified contractors approved by CWLP Energy Services will complete the work. This program is first-come, first-served for customers owning their homes and meeting income guidelines based on the number of occupants in the home and the anticipated total household income for the upcoming 12 months. Applicants for the program must be CWLP electric customers who own and reside in the house to be weatherized. Mobile homes, apartments, and rental homes do not qualify. Applicants must also meet HUD’s 2025 Part 5 definition of low-income guidelines. As an example, based on 2025 guidelines, a single-person household earning less than $64,250 per year may qualify. CWLP electric customers, meeting income and all eligibility guidelines, wishing to apply should call the Helping Homes Enrollment line at 217-789-2957 on or after Tuesday, July 15th at 9 a.m. This application line is planned to close on Friday, July 18, at 9 a.m More info: cwlp.com/ConservationHome/ConservationInformation/HelpingHomes.asp#prideofownership #communitypowered #CWLP #saveenergysavewater #energyservicescwlp ... See MoreSee Less

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Sustainable Springfield

2 weeks ago

Sustainable Springfield
Ecofluent (Mike and Cassandra Clark) and Sustainable Springfield working together on the Clear Lake Project. Apples, wild plums, grape fencing, plums, peaches, nectarines, strawberries, black raspberries and decorative but mighty pollinator supports. After years of prep, urban food and land restoration is finally coming to “fruition.” ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

Sustainable Springfield
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