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We’re honored to announce that Elevate is a 2024 Top Workplaces winner! When we say Elevators are our greatest assets, we mean it. This recognition is a testament to the passion, talent, and dedication of our team, who are driving our mission for equitable #climateaction. Our secret to attracting and keeping the best people?? ?? Presenting meaningful challenges.? ?? Fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.? ?? Recognizing and rewarding hard work.? ?? And, of course, having some fun along the way!? A big thank you to our team—this achievement wouldn’t be possible without you. https://bit.ly/4evFn8g #TWP2024?Chicago Tribune?

REPORT: There are more than 59,000 Missourians working in the #cleanenergy industry! Midwest reports show clean #energy jobs up by 5% in 2023. Learn more at www.CleanJobsMidwest.com

Climate change and extreme weather events are affecting the #financialsecurity and well-being of families, businesses, and communities nationwide. How can we build resilience? As a member of the Advisory Council for?Financial Health Network's #FinHealthFrontiers initiative, supported by the?Citi Foundation, we're excited to share this newly released brief, emphasizing the need to strengthen family #financialhealth as part of building climate resilience with four key pillars. #FinHealth Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gnbXrMjX

Each year, #cleanenergy advocates and businesses gather in Chicago to celebrate the progress Illinois has made and celebrate the #nonprofits, businesses, and governments that are leading the way on clean #energy in our state. Get your tickets or reserve a table to join this year's event! Register here: bit.ly/cleanenergychamps Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Illinois Solar Energy Association Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Bank of America Crain's Chicago Business

REPORT: Wisconsin's #cleanenergy industry is already home to more than 73,000 jobs. Tackling #climate change will create jobs AND build our local economy. Learn more about Wisconsin’s clean energy economy at www.CleanJobsMidwest.com

Transitioning away from gas stoves to electric stoves can make an impact on the climate and create healthy homes for you and your loved ones.?? While there is a lot of misinformation, electrification helps keep our communities healthy and it helps create jobs in the clean energy sector.?? Watch this video of the recent electrification of community member, Tekuila McGee in Chicago.? ?? https://lnkd.in/gV7dHqn8 #ClimateEquity #HealthyHomes #Sustainability??

Today is America Recycles Day. ?? Recycling can help to reduce waste and #GreenhouseGas emissions, and every small action counts! ?????? For more information about recycling, take this quiz: https://bit.ly/48pybce?

Check out the latest episode of Gathering Ground as part of Elevate's #climatejustice series!?Host Mary Morten discusses the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on climate justice with leaders from Elevate, Justice 40 Accelerator, Groundwork Ohio River Valley, and the Pritzker Traubert Foundation. Together, we explore ways to drive sustainable and equitable #climateaction through federal funding, community-led initiatives, and partnerships across sectors. Don't miss this insightful discussion on advancing #environmentaljustice and economic equity! Listen here: bit.ly/gatheringground Anne Evens Adal D. Regis Morten Group, LLC

Nominations are still open for this year’s Illinois Clean Energy Champion Awards! If you know a business, nonprofit, or governmental unit that is creating jobs and making Illinois a leader in the #cleanenergy future, urge them to apply! bit.ly/cleanenergychamps

Join the Relay Network on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. CT for the Community of Practice webinar. Learn how Green Coast Enterprises LLC is working with the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) to develop one of the first #communitysolar projects in the Gulf South and the first in New Orleans, LA. This webinar will discuss this 5-MW #solar project, how it came to be, its current status, and what we hope to create as a model for future projects. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gMcWeiDZ