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Causes: Homeless & Housing, Housing Expense Reduction Support
Mission: Promotion of energy affordability and environmental sustainability. Ecane eases the burden of high energy costs through discount heating oil, education on energy efficiency, public advocacy, and an "oil bank" for households in need. Ecane also promotes the development and usage of renewable energy sources by members of the organization and the public at large.
Programs: Green power: this program enables consumers to choose electricity from renewable resources and helps communities develop local renewable energy projects.
discount heating oil: ecane uses the purchasing power of consumers to negotiate better heating oil prices and energy efficiency services with participating dealers.
community programs: ecane is active in local, state and regional discussions about energy issues, advocating for affordable and sustainable solutions. In addition, ecane also promotes energy efficiency as a necessary step to achieve a clean energy future. Donations contributed to ecane's "oil bank" provide free heating oil deliveries to low-income households.