Energy Assistance and Solar Savings Initiative (EASSI)

The Energy Assistance and Solar Savings Initiative (EASSI)
provides subsidized energy assessments, grants,
and low-interest loans to community organizations to complete energy efficiency and solar projects.

SOUTH BEND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS:
Complete an interest form!

How It Works

Eligibility

Grant Details

Application Tips

FAQs

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**EASSI is a collaboration** between the City of South Bend’s Office of Sustainability, mission-driven lender and real estate consultant IFF, and CDFI (Community Development Financial Institution) Friendly South Bend

KUDOS: This program is modeled after the Solar & Energy Efficiency Loan Program piloted by the City of Bloomington, IFF, and CDFI Friendly Bloomington in 2021. Thanks to our partner, Lauren Clemens, Assistant Director of Sustainability at the City of Bloomington, for advising the City of South Bend’s Office of Sustainability in launching this program.