Information Session for IFF's Energy Performance Program
The City of Evanston's Office of Sustainability and the Evanston Community Foundation will jointly host information sessions on the Energy Performance Program (E2P), an energy efficiency program designed for non-profit and faith-based organizations.
Two sessions will be held, one on Monday, August 13, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. catering to non-profit organizations, and another on Tuesday, August 14 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. catering to religious organizations. Both information sessions will be held at the Evanston Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave., in the first floor meeting room. Light refreshments will be served.
Non-profit Organization Information Session
Monday, August 13, 2012
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Evanston Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave.,
First Floor Meeting Room
Religious Organizations Information Session
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Evanston Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave.,
First Floor Meeting Room
The information sessions will provide an introduction to E2P, which assists nonprofits by identifying areas of potential energy savings and facilitating the implementation of energy-saving programs through financial aid and staff support. Ultimately, E2P significantly lowers energy bills and saves money on utilities, freeing up funds to advance the missions of non-profit and religious organizations.
E2P was developed by IFF, a leading nonprofit community development financial institution that strengthens nonprofits and their communities through lending and real estate consulting. With total assets of $225 million, IFF is able to help nonprofits finance, plan and build facilities that are critical to their missions and successes. A detailed description of E2P can be found here.
A key goal of the Evanston Climate Action Plan is to assist Evanston organizations reduce their energy usage and contribute to the city’s goal of a 13 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2012. The City and ECF are collaborating with IFF on E2P because the program provides hands-on, technical support to nonprofit and religious organizations for the whole project lifecycle—including assessment, financing and implementation. This program is ideal for organizations that own their own space or operate under a long-term lease.
Representatives from Evanston non-profit and religious organizations are invited to attend a complimentary information session to learn how E2P can help curb costs and energy use at their institutions. Space is limited, so please RSVP by Wednesday, August 8 to Catherine Hurley at sustainability@cityofevanston.org or (847) 448-8069.
by Noor Hasan