Indianapolis Office of Sustainability

Running a nonprofit is hard work—and high utility bills shouldn't make it harder.

The Indianapolis Office of Sustainability and IFF are thrilled to announce that applications are officially open for the next cohort of Thriving Nonprofits, an energy efficiency initiative made possible by support from the McKinney Family Foundation and The Indianapolis Foundation!

Thriving Nonprofits offers energy-focused facility assessments and matching grants of up to $10,000 to facilitate building upgrades (think LED lights💡, solar panels☀️, energy-efficient appliance upgrades🔌and more!) that reduce energy usage and monthly utility bills.

🗓️ Application deadline: May 29, 2026

🔗 Learn more and apply: link in bio.

Text MESAINDY to 67283 -- it's a simple way to stay informed of extreme weather events.

🚨 Severe Weather Risk Today

Showers and thunderstorms are expected, mainly after 2 PM.

Primary hazards include:
• Damaging straight-line winds up to 70 mph
• Tornadoes possible
• Localized heavy rain and flooding
• Large hail up to 1” diameter

Have multiple ways to receive alerts and be prepared to take action if warnings are issued.

📲 For updates: Text MESAINDY to 67283

It’s Global Recycling Day, and we thought we’d celebrate by reminding everyone to keep it Don’t bag it!

Only 654 sleeps until universal (free! for everyone in Indy!) curbside recycling rolls out! Are you excited? We’re excited ♻️♻️♻️

Calling all building owners and managers!

We're hosting an in-person energy efficiency workshop where you can learn how to benchmark your utility usage and participate in the Thriving Buildings program.

Why does energy efficiency matter?
Using less energy = saving $$$ (and reducing pollution)

This workshop is free to attend. You can register here: https://tinyurl.com/tbdatajam

We grew up (and grew out our bangs)!

…and we work every day to make Indy a more better place to live, work, & play.

🌎 2025 Climate Wins PART 2 🌎

In many ways, 2025 has not been the year we expected. We were prepared to spend this year and beyond putting millions of dollars from grants toward exciting projects like community solar and public EV charging. When that didn’t pan out, we had to pivot.
 
This year has reminded us just how important resilience is.
 
While it didn’t happen in the way we planned, the work toward creating a safer and healthier Indianapolis has continued. We are proud of how the Indianapolis community has shown up for each other and of the progress made towards a sustainable and equitable shared future.
 
Climate change and environmental injustice are long-term challenges, and the fight against them can feel daunting. Let’s take a moment to celebrate our wins, big and small. Thank you all for your continued hard work! ☀️🌿🐛
 
What climate wins did we miss? What else do we need to celebrate? 🎉 Share your in the comments.

🌎 2025 Climate Wins PART 1 🌎

In many ways, 2025 has not been the year we expected. We were prepared to spend this year and beyond putting millions of dollars from grants toward exciting projects like community solar and public EV charging.
 
This year has reminded us just how important resilience is.
 
While it didn’t happen in the way we planned, the work toward creating a safer and healthier Indianapolis has continued. We are proud of how the Indianapolis community has shown up for each other and of the progress made towards a more sustainable and equitable shared future.
 
Climate change and environmental injustice are long-term challenges, and the fight against them can feel daunting. Let’s take a moment to celebrate our wins, big and small. Thank you all for your continued hard work! ☀️🌿🐛
 
What climate wins did we miss? What else do we need to celebrate? 🎉 Share your in the comments.

The new Snow Buddies program is a great way to be in community with your neighbors! ❄️⛄️

Do you need help shoveling your sidewalk this winter?
Are you looking for a way to help out in your neighborhood?

The Indianapolis Department of Public Works and the Office of Disability Affairs are excited to announce a new volunteer initiative for residential sidewalk shoveling. Adopted from City of Bloomington, IN - Council for Community Accessibility, the Snow Buddies program matches volunteers with a neighbor who is unable to clear snow due to disability or age, ensuring access to homes and clear residential sidewalks throughout the winter season.

Visit https://www.indy.gov/activity/snow-buddies-indy to learn more!

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Hey homeowners!

💲Want to save money on utility bills?
💲Want to take advantage of the federal heat pump tax credits expiring December 31, 2025? (Up to $2,000)

Join our virtual Spark Session with on Heat Pumps to learn more about how making the switch from a traditional furnace/HVAC could save you $$$.

Tune in Nov 17th from 6-7:30 PM to learn:
🔥 What heat pumps are, how they work, and their benefits
💰 Payment options and available incentives (Indiana Energy Saver, IEIF, federal tax credit, AES rebates)
✏️ Tips on finding the right contractor and hear real
Hoosier experiences

Spark Sessions are always free and open to all community members!

Register at the link in our bio.