Register for These Upcoming Energy Workshops
Mar 26, 2026
The Energy Smart Workshop Series, hosted by the City of Cincinnati’s Office of Environment & Sustainability and Donovan Energy, offers a comprehensive lineup of sessions designed to help residents, developers, and community organizations reduce energy costs and adopt efficient, future-ready solutions. This series expands access to valuable education and resources that support energy upgrades across the community.
From homeowner upgrades and multifamily housing to tax-exempt organizations and design professionals, these workshops will provide practical guidance on low-cost financing, incentives, key technologies, and local resources. Participants will gain real-world insights through case studies and expert-led discussions tailored to their sector. Whether you're just getting started or looking to advance your energy strategy, this series offers the tools and connections to take the next step.
Holloman Center for Justice - Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio
Wednesday, Apr 8 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm
The purpose of this workshop is to inform homeowners about grants, rebates, low-cost financing and other actions they can take in their home to reduce their energy bills.
The City of Cincinnati's Office of Environment and Sustainability and Donovan Energy are hosting a workshop funded by the Municipal Investment Fund to educate homeowners on energy efficient upgrades. Electricity bills are going up; the content of this workshop will highlight local resources, DIY solutions, and how to get started.
You'll hear about programs from LISC, The Port, People Working Cooperatively, the City of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, the State of Ohio and Duke Energy, among others.
Tuesday, Apr 14 from 8:30 am to 10 am
Multi-family housing owners, developers and property managers will hear the latest in grants, tax incentives, financing and design strategies that reduce energy costs for owners and occupants.
Join the City of Cincinnati's Office of Environment and Sustainability, Donovan Energy and CMTA for the latest on subsidy, financing and design solutions to reduce operating expenses and strengthen MFH assets.
Here's some of the tools you'll hear about:
- Sales and property tax incentives for energy efficient design
- Federal tax credit (up to 50%) to reduce the cost of solar and geothermal
- New innovative and low-cost financing programs
- Key technologies, and design considerations for making them work
- State and utility rebate and grant programs
We look forward to a practical and engaging discussion, see you there!
Friday, Apr 17 from 11 am to 12:30 pm
Learn how to scope, design and finance energy efficiency and solar upgrades to your tax-exempt facility!
Please join the City of Cincinnati's Office of Environment and Sustainability, Donovan Energy, and CMTA for practical solutions to help your organization save money on utility bills, and make your building more sustainable!
Here's some of the tools you'll hear about:
- Federal tax credit (yes, even for tax-exempt organizations) up to 50% to reduce the cost of energy saving upgrades such as solar or geothermal systems
- State of Ohio grant and low-cost financing programs
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New low-cost and innovative financing solutions offered locally
We look forward to a practical and engaging discussion, see you there!
Tuesday, Apr 21 from 2:30 pm to 4 pm
Owners, property managers and developers focused on affordable multi-family housing will hear the latest in grants, tax incentives, financing and design strategies that reduce energy costs for owners and occupants.
Join the City of Cincinnati's Office of Environment and Sustainability, Donovan Energy and CMTA for the latest on subsidy, financing and design solutions to reduce operating expenses and strengthen MFH assets.
Here's some of the tools you'll hear about:
- Sales and property tax incentives for energy efficient design
- Federal tax credit (up to 50%) to reduce the cost of solar and geothermal
- Creative strategies for utilizing the Utility Allowance to reduce operating costs for owners and tenants
- New and innovative low-cost and non-recourse financing solutions
- Key technologies, and design considerations for making them work
- State and utility rebate and grant programs
We look forward to a practical and engaging discussion, see you there!
Fifth Third Center - 38 Fountain Square Plaza
Monday, Apr 27 from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Join us for a session (2-3:30) to explore creative design strategies, backed by innovative financing solutions, to help your next project reduce energy costs and get financed. Then stick around for a follow up discussion (3:30-5) to take a deeper dive on a newly released geothermal market potential study that all new projects should consider!
You'll hear from the City of Cincinnati's Office of Environment and Sustainability, Donovan Energy and CMTA for the latest on subsidy, financing and design solutions to reduce operating expenses and strengthen MFH assets.
Here's some of the tools you'll hear about:
- Geothermal heating and cooling - how to design it, 50% federal tax incentives, and low cost financing to make it happen
- Sales and property tax incentives for energy efficient design
- Considering solar, save on your bills and get it financed
- Key technologies, and design considerations for making them work
- State and utility rebate and grant programs
We look forward to a practical and engaging discussion, see you there!
Fifth Third Center - 38 Fountain Square Plaza
Monday, Apr 27 from 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
While the incentives for many clean energy technologies were reduced in 2025, tax credits for geothermal and ground-source heat pump technologies remain in place through 2032 and beyond. Join staff from CMTA and Geosyntec as they review their technical and market analysis of geo-exchange districts and ground-source heat pump technologies across the City of Cincinnati, and highlight implementation strategies and case studies.
Scripps Center, 312 Walnut Street
Tuesday, April 28th at 3:00 PM
Join the City of Cincinnati Office of Environment & Sustainability, Bricker Graydon Wyatt, and Kimley Horn for an engaging and informative workshop focused on Ohio’s House Bill 15 and what it means for the future of energy across the state. This session will provide a deeper look at how legislation could shape local clean energy plans, including removing barriers to self-generation, Mercantile Customer Self-Power Systems, and the School Energy Performance Contracting Loan Fund.
Participants will hear from legal and industry experts as they break down key provisions of House Bill 15, discuss its potential economic and environmental implications, and explore how policy changes may influence energy costs, renewable energy adoption, and long-term planning strategies. The workshop will also create space for discussion around challenges, opportunities, and actionable steps local governments, businesses, and residents can take moving forward.
Whether you’re a policymaker, energy professional, or community member interested in Ohio’s energy future, this is an opportunity to gain valuable insights and ask questions about how state-level decisions translate into local impact.
And check out this additional energy workshops!
Location: Downtown Library, 1 South 4-C Room C
Wednesday, April 22nd 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Energy costs are on the rise and residents are concerned – rightly so! Join UC’s Center for Public Engagement with Science and OES for an interactive session to learn what’s going on with energy prices and what you can do about it. Experts from Duke Energy, the City, Law, and Social Services will serve as panelists and then we'll move into interactive tabling sessions where you’ll walk away with steps you as an individual can take to save.
Registration encouraged, but not required. Register here. Spread the word!