No A/C? No problem. Check out these simple, low-cost tips to stay cool at home during extreme summer heat.

Smoke from wildfires can travel hundreds of miles and linger for days. This DIY air filter is one practical way to reduce smoke particles indoors when the air quality is poor. www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8fc...

Do It Yourself! How to Build a DIY Air Cleaner

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Nobody likes opening a higher-than-expected energy bill. Check out these energy-saving tips to help lower your electricity use and save money each month! ⚡

Elevate had a great time at #AspenIdeasClimate! Our CEO, Anne Evens, joined a panel on how we can make clean energy an easy and affordable choice for households. It was inspiring to connect with people from across the country working together on climate solutions.🌳

As our Evanston Green Homes Pilot program comes to a close, we're celebrating its impact: - Free home upgrades for qualifying residents - 43 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions avoided - And 50 housing units are expected to be improved by the end of the summer 🎉

Through Elevate's CEJA Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Program, Keith gained the tools and knowledge to take his business to the next level!

Elevate is excited to be part of Chicago Climate Week (ChiCW), which takes place this summer from July 18-25! Join us for cleanups, workshops, film screenings, networking events, policy discussions, and more! http://chicagoclimateweek.org #ChiClimateWeek26

Water infrastructure across the country is aging. Elevate is focusing on practical steps, and with our initiative, Flow Forward, we're hoping to repair what needs repairing, upgrade what is outdated, and plan for the future. Reliable water supports communities and good jobs. 💧 #FlowForward

Chicago Climate Week is almost here! Join us July 18–25 for cleanups, workshops, film screenings, networking events, policy discussions, and more! www.chicagoclimateweek.org #ChiClimateWeek26

Heat now kills more Americans a year than hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes combined, and drains more than $160 billion a year from our economy. We think state and local governments should do something about it.

Vote for Elevate! We're proud to be a finalist for the 2026 OnCon Icon Awards Top 100 Talent Acquisition Team Award, and we need your support!

300 lead lines removed. 300 reasons to protect child care facilities. 300 victories to celebrate a healthier future for children in suburban Cook County, made possible with Cook County Government. Learn more here: leadcarecookcounty.org

Big news! We were recognized by the Lead Service Line Replacement Collaborative (LSLRC) as part of their "Honoring Excellence in LSL Replacement" initiative. We received an award for our cross‑sector collaboration on LeadCare Cook County! #ACE26 #excellenceinLSLR @awwa-official.bsky.social

We won a Palmer Marketing Award! 🏆 2,684 new resident enrollments and $25.98 in average monthly energy savings. Congrats to the entire team!

Join Elevate on June 24 at 12:30 p.m. for a free Property Resource Fair and Fireside Chat over lunch! Learn how to: - Lower energy costs - Make confident homeownership decisions - Build wealth for the future - And more Don't miss it! Register now: tinyurl.com/2v2yykkn

Happy Juneteenth! Today, we celebrate the freedom, culture, achievements, and ongoing progress of the Black community, honoring the joy, resilience, and brilliance that continue to shape our world, even as we reflect on the work still ahead.

The event is almost here! Join us as we celebrate homeowners, multifamily property owners and managers, small business owners, and budding buyers during National Homeownership Month.

Where you live should not determine your access to safe water. Flow Forward supports practical solutions that strengthen infrastructure and community partnerships. Reliable water is essential for strong communities. #FlowForward

Heat affects us all, but not all equally. Elevate’s Rachel Scheu, featured on the Yale Climate Connections podcast, talks about extreme heat, energy affordability, and the urgent need to keep residents safe as temperatures rise.

We're grateful to be the recipient of a giveback partnership with partners like Salesforce during their recent Salesforce Connections event in Chicago. Initiatives like this help expand our reach and strengthen our work to bring clean and affordable heat, cooling, water, and power to communities.

The Efficiency Navigator program has reached approximately 200 residents across 128 units in 20 buildings, delivering 75 energy efficiency upgrades & 28 health and safety improvements.

Happy Pride Month! We’re proud to celebrate and stand with the LGBTQ+ community. This month, we celebrate love, kindness, acceptance, and the freedom to authentically be who you are.

Join us on 6/24 as we celebrate homeowners, multifamily property owners & managers, small business owners, & budding buyers during National Homeownership Month! Learn about free resources to power your future with clean energy, smart ownership, & wealth-building opportunities.

Today, we pause to remember and honor the fallen heroes who lost their lives in service to our country. #MemorialDay

Are you tired of really high power bills? Here's why your electric bills are rising, the role of your utility, and what you can do about it. Thank you to our partners for sharing! youtu.be/n40zhAyTz5o

Why are your bills rising?

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Safe, affordable drinking water is foundational 💧 Elevate is joining 60+ organizations to highlight how rising water costs are affecting communities across Michigan. Through Flow Forward, we’re working to support practical solutions that help ensure access to clean, reliable water for everyone.

We're celebrating homeowners, multifamily property owners and managers, small business owners, and budding buyers during #NationalHomeownershipMonth! Join us on June 24 for free tools that power your future with clean energy, smart ownership, and wealth-building opportunities.

Proud to celebrate the latest graduates of our General Contractor Certification Program! Real skills. Real confidence. Ready to build. #CleanEnergy #Chicago

South Side Chicago contractors just leveled up! Huge congrats to our 2025–26 CEJA Clean Energy Contractor Incubator cohort. #CEJA #CleanEnergy

Big news! 🎉Elevate, in partnership w/ the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Michigan Saves, & IFF, received an award from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, & Energy to support green lending & financing pilots for deep energy retrofits in affordable multifamily housing.