8/6 Workshop Series: Understand Energy Use and Savings

You'll learn practical, low-cost ways to reduce energy use, manage your utility costs, and improve comfort at home. Each session focuses on a specific topic and offers clear, usable information.

This workshop series is part of Oak Park Energy Navigator, offered by the Village of Oak Park and Elevate, a national nonprofit based in Chicago.

Understanding Energy Use and Savings:

Learn how to read your gas and electric bills and understand the charges.

This workshop helps you spot how and when your home uses energy, recognize unusual costs, and find simple, low-cost actions to start saving.

Topics Covered:

• How to read utility bills (gas and electric)
• Supply vs. delivery charges
• Energy usage patterns in the home
• Low- and no-cost savings strategies
• Identifying unusual charges