UNDER THE UMBRELLA - News & Updates from Green Umbrella
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2030 District Expands to Full Greater Cincinnati Region |
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Green Umbrella’s 2030 District will significantly expand its service territory and re-brand as the Greater Cincinnati 2030 District beginning this fall. District participation will open to commercial, public, nonprofit, and multi-family buildings across Green Umbrella’s 10-county service area, allowing the program to reach a wider audience and create more opportunities for professional partners and members. 2030 District Director, Wyatt King, will be traveling to communities across the region this fall and winter to give presentations on the how and why of energy and water benchmarking. In the meantime, community members are invited to join a free Benchmarking 101 and Intro to the Greater Cincinnati 2030 District webinar on September 12th.
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August PSA: Air Quality and Climate in Greater Cincinnati |
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As of 2024, Greater Cincinnati was ranked the 22nd worst city in the US for year-round average particulate pollution and 42nd worst for smog. Poor air quality increases health risks and climate change is exacerbating these impacts. As part of our monthly “Climate Health Equity” series, Green Umbrella spoke with Dr. Partrick H. Ryan of UC’s Department of Pediatrics, about chronic respiratory disease including asthma and how we can individually and systemically address air quality issues across our region. Learn more about this issue on our new blog and view a recording of the webinar here.
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35 Households to Receive Energy Efficiency Upgrades in OTR |
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The Multifamily Energy Efficiency Capital Upgrades Project – a program funded by the EPA and co-led by Green Umbrella, the City of Cincinnati’s Office of Environment and Sustainability, Over-the-Rhine Community Housing, and three university research partners – is transitioning from planning & outreach to the implementation & upgrade phase. The project will weatherize 35 homes in Over-the-Rhine, including electrifying 17, to reduce energy burdens for residents in these buildings by an estimated 10% and provide data to inform expansion of this work and future policy action. Learn more about this award and stay tuned for updates as we work towards a greener, more energy-efficient Cincinnati!
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Climate Action Wins by Green Umbrella Member Governments |
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Green Umbrella members are making incredible progress in their climate planning efforts. The City of Milford just established their Climate Action Steering Commission, Fairfield is working to move their Fairfield Sustains Plan to policy next month, Oxford is expediting the implementation of their climate action plan, and Covington is considering establishing a climate action task force, after a presentation by Green Umbrella team members City Commission.
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Milford, Fairfield, Oxford, and Covington are all Green Umbrella Leading Members and receive climate planning support through our fellowship program, 1:1 consultations, and more. Learn more about the benefits of becoming a member today, and congrats to these communities! |
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People Working Cooperatively Wins $410K to Support Low-Income Homeowners |
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Local nonprofit, People Working Cooperatively, received 14 grants totaling nearly $410,000 to provide critical home repairs and accessibility modifications to low-income homeowners in communities throughout Greater Cincinnati. PWC staff and its volunteers have worked for the past 49 years to strengthen communities by providing free repair, weatherization, and modification services to help residents stay safely in their homes. These grants will allow PWC to continue making meaningful and positive impact; residents can learn more here.
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City of Newport Approves New Bike Plan |
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The Newport Commission voted unanimously to support
Tri-State Trails’ bicycle transportation plan, which is being developed in collaboration with the City of Covington. The planning process started in January 2023 to create a roadmap for a safe, accessible, and connected bike network between the cities. Covington is set to vote on the item at the next commission meeting. While it may take time for the plan to reach implementation, Tri-State Trails will continue to partner with the cities to advance shorter-term, on-the-ground infrastructure.
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We will be redesigning our events calendar over the coming months. We invite you to take 2 minutes to tell us how you use our events calendar, and what features you’d like to see. Click here for the short survey, and thanks for your feedback!
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Direct Pay Training with Donovan Energy |
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This Green Umbrella members-only training, in partnership with Donovan Energy, will focus on how communities can take advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Direct Pay Program – an opportunity to claim clean energy tax credits. For the first time, the federal government will give tax-free, direct cash funding up to 70% of project costs to tax-exempt entities like local governments, schools, hospitals, public utilities, houses of worship, and nonprofit organizations to build renewable energy projects like solar arrays, wind turbines, and storage resources like batteries. The workshop is on Sept 5th – sign up today!
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August 29 - Final Thursday Special Collection: Cigarette Waste, Cincinnati Recycling and Reuse Hub
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August 31 - Native Pollinator Plants for Urban Gardens, Civic Garden Center
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September 1 (and every Sunday) - Hyde Park Farmers’ Market
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September 5 - Clermont County Park District Open House, Clermont County Parks
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September 7 - Fall Native Plant Festival, Civic Garden Center
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September 9 - RE-AMP Action Team Urban Food Systems Resource Sharing, Green Umbrella
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September 10 - Slow Food Live: Your Role as a Stakeholder in School Wellness, Green Umbrella
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September 10 - Beth Kelly-WEST Wildlife, Oxbow Inc.
- September 12 - Outdoor Fashion Show, Adventure Crew
- September 12 - Benchmarking 101 & Intro to the Greater Cincinnati 2030 District, Green Umbrella
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September 13 - Meet a Greenspace Hiking Series: Downtown Stairs Walk, Green Umbrella
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September 19 - Cultivate + Connect: A Celebration of Our Regional Food System, Green Umbrella
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September 30 - 2030 District Network Summit Kickoff Reception & Panel Discussion, Green Umbrella
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Click here for the full Events Calendar. Members can submit events in the Green Umbrella online portal here. |
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Join the Ohio River Foundation on September 15 as they remove harmful invasive species in Summit Park! Invasive species, such as honeysuckle and callery pear, are quickly taking over in our watershed. If not controlled, these invasive plants will cause environmental and economic harm to an ecosystem. Volunteers will hand saw/trim plants and trees and help drag them to the chipper area. By removing these invasive species, the Summit Park ecosystem will begin to function as it once did, naturally.
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The Food Rescue Process Coordinator is the critical link getting food donations to Agency Partners via Food Rescue Volunteers using the Last Mile Food Rescue mobile app. The Coordinator plans food rescues, ensuring they are well executed and maintains proper digital records for reporting and process improvement. This position makes a difference in our community by reducing hunger and food waste! |
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Have an event, volunteer opportunity, or job posting to share? Green Umbrella members can submit them via the online Membership Portal. To learn more about the benefits of becoming a member, click here.
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Green Umbrella leads cross-sector
collaboration to accelerate climate action across Greater Cincinnati. |
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