Sustainable Columbus

08/24/2026

Today our team spent some time volunteering at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective market at Norton Rd! We helped unload and stock the shelves with food right before they opened for residents to come through and do their shopping. While we serve the public and community in our everyday roles, this was a great way to give back further, visit one of our neighborhoods and support a wonderful community organization!

08/21/2026

Calling all young leaders!📢 Join our team and Franklin Park Conservatory on 9/3 to learn more about the Youth Climate Action Fund microgrant program and how you can get grant funding to support your idea! Be sure to RSVP to [email protected]

08/18/2026

Free to join. No obligation. No catch. ☀

With the recent storms, our community is looking forward to sunnier days ahead and power and reliability are top of mind. The Columbus Area Solar Co-op gives Central Ohio homeowners, nonprofits and small businesses a
no-pressure way to explore going solar. Batteries and backup can be included as part of the project for you to explore and consider!

What you get when you sign up:

✅ Group discount on installation
✅ A prescreened, vetted installer
✅ Expert guidance from Solar United Neighbors
✅ Zero cost. Zero commitment.

Registration closes August 30. Link in bio.


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08/17/2026

Tomorrow! Join our team for office hours and open discussion on the draft Building Energy Performance Standards policy the City is considering adopting. 🏙️⚡️💪

08/14/2026

If you need help recovering from the storm, don’t wait. Our 311 Customer Service Center is standing by now. It’s your one-stop shop for all the resources you need.

LEARN MORE ▶️ Columbus.gov/311

🕐 Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday–Friday
🤝 Knowledgeable representatives ready to help right now
📞 Call: 311 or (614) 645-3111
📱 App: Columbus 311 App
📧 Email: [email protected]

08/13/2026

If Tuesday’s severe weather affected you, we’re here to help. Resources are available for any neighbor in need, from meals and housing to getting power back on. When residents reach out, Columbus comes together. LEARN MORE: www.columbus.gov/ExtremeWeather

08/10/2026

Columbus residents, this one’s for you!☀

The City is offering a rebate covering up to 20% of
solar installation costs — up to $5,000 — for
Columbus Residents who go solar through the
Columbus Area Solar Co-op. The co-op is free to join, there’s no obligation to buy and Solar United Neighbors is with you every step of the way.

Rebate funding is first come, first served and
registration closes August 30. If you’ve been thinking
about solar, now is the time. See if you qualify: www.columbus.gov/gosolar

08/06/2026

This past Saturday it was a packed house to ‘Check Out Solar’!☀️ Through a partnership w/ Columbus Library Columbus Water & Power and Solar United Neighbors we celebrated a new Solar installation at Shepard library! This project will help reduce costs and inspire community learning on clean energy. Then we held a Solar 101 session for those interested in going solar with the Solar Co-Op. There’s still time to join through the end of August - visit www.columbus.gov/gosolar to learn more and join today!

07/24/2026

Join us! We’re holding open office hours during the public comment period for the draft Building Performance Standard policy.🌇

To view the draft policy, learn more or RSVP for the office hours visit www.columbus.gov/BPSPolicy.

07/20/2026

Opportunity alert! Our partnership with Solar United Neighbors is going strong and now may be a great time to consider going solar. Read more about our program and how we're adapting to community need below! You can also visit www.columbus.gov/gosolar to learn about the Solar Co-Op and to join.

https://columbusunderground.com/city-solar-rebate-almost-replaces-federal-tax-credit-cancelled-by-trump-bw1/

If you’re a Columbus resident and high energy bills have you thinking about installing solar panels on your home, this summer might be a good time to do it. Enrollment is open through the end of August for the 2026 Columbus Area Solar Co-op – which offers education about solar options and group ...