announcements
Indiana Coalition Awarded Solar for All Funding
A new day has dawned for solar energy in Indiana!
On Monday, April 22, 2024, the EPA announced the awardees of the $7 billion Solar For All competition. This grant opportunity was made available to states, territories, municipalities, and eligible nonprofits through the Inflation Reduction Act’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to provide low-income and disadvantaged households across America access the affordable solar energy and the benefits of customer-owned and community solar.
A coalition of Indiana organizations and cities that have been working towards energy justice were chosen by the EPA to make these funds available to residents and community projects. This coalition is led by the Indiana Community Action Association and includes Black Sun Light Sustainability in partnership with Indiana State Conference of the NAACP, the Indiana Energy Independence Fund, Energy Matters Community Coalition, Faith in Place, Solar United Neighbors of Indiana, Earth Charter Indiana, and the cities of Fort Wayne, Gary, and Indianapolis. >>READ MORE
Upcoming Events
Climate Camp is filling up fast!
Earth Charter Indiana is the only organization in Indiana combining climate stewardship with civic action. In the process, we incorporate humane education practices while emphasizing racial and social justice issues, along with conflict resolution principles. Climate Camp is one of our signature programs. Our Camps provide the opportunity for young people, ages 6 on up to dig deep on climate change and climate solutions. Every camp is different, but we always mix science, art, nature connection, service-learning and civic action. Read more about each camp and register today at www.earthcharterindiana.org/climatecamp.
Don’t miss YEPT’s FIRST magazine!
Click through to see the digital version, and find us out in the wild at one of our upcoming events to pick up your print copy.
From microplastics in water bottles to the importance of beekeeping, the Youth Environmental Press Team is covering it all. You can find all of YEPTs recent work at https://www.youthenvironmentalpressteam.org/
Earth Charter Indiana exists to inspire and advance sustainable, just and peaceful living in Indiana by promoting the values and principles of the Earth Charter. We are excited for what is to come and know that with the community we are fostering will be able to create a more resilient and equitable future for Indiana.
