Energy Assistance Solar Savings Initiative opens for enrollment in South Bend

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) — The Energy Assistance Solar Savings Initiative, known as EASSI is open for enrollment in South Bend.

Our team was at Lang Lab Monday where members showcased the accomplishments of businesses and nonprofits who have benefited in the past four years.

The program provides technical and financial assistance with energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.

Along with 15 solar projects in the history of program, it helps with h-vac systems, led lighting, water heaters, boiler upgrades, weatherization, and insulation.

Now in its fifth year the idea is that the lower energy consumption will save money for those in the South Bend area.

“So for a non-profit that can mean re-investing back in their mission maybe their personnel, their programming for a business again that can mean more investment back into their operations back into their labor back into making their business more competitive amongst the variety of the businesses that they’re competing with here in the South Bend area,” said Alex Bazan the director of Sustainability.

The easy application is open, and non-profits and businesses are encouraged to apply as limited funding is available.

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