{"id":3619,"date":"2025-01-13T13:33:14","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T13:33:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cleanenergycolumbus.org\/?p=3619"},"modified":"2025-01-13T13:33:14","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T13:33:14","slug":"new-year-clean-energy-exciting-updates-from-clean-energy-columbus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/columbus.amspro.net\/so\/new-year-clean-energy-exciting-updates-from-clean-energy-columbus\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year, Clean Energy: Exciting Updates from Clean Energy Columbus<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The new year is here and along with it are some exciting updates for Clean Energy Columbus (CEC) in 2025.<\/p>

Empowered! Program Kicks Off Ninth Cohort<\/strong><\/p>

This February, the Empowered! Program<\/a> begins its ninth cohort, offering training in clean energy and skilled trades to young adults\u2014particularly women, minorities, and restored citizens from our Opportunity Neighborhoods. With over 70 graduates to date, the program continues to empower participants to enter the clean energy workforce.<\/p>

If you or someone you know is interested, please fill out the foomka xiisaha halkan<\/a> ama la xiriir empowered@impactca.org<\/strong><\/a> wixii faahfaahin dheeraad ah.<\/p>

Energy Efficiency Kits Are Back!<\/strong><\/p>

Great news: Energy Efficiency Kits are returning! These free kits help Columbus residents reduce energy costs and include items like LED bulbs and night lights, low-flow showerheads, advanced power strips, rope caulk and window insulation kits.<\/p>

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Recycle Your String Lights<\/strong><\/p>

Help to celebrate all your favorite holiday traditions and promote sustainable practices at the same time!<\/p>

As the holiday season wraps up, remember to recycle your old or broken string lights instead of tossing them in the trash. Columbus offers several recycling locations to dispose of them sustainably.<\/p>

A list of recycling drop-off locations can be found halkan<\/a>.<\/p>

Ku soo biir Clean Energy Columbus maanta<\/strong><\/p>

Signing up for Clean Energy Columbus is quick and easy! Check your eligibility and enroll anytime halkan<\/a>. Take the first step toward a cleaner, greener future.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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