BUSINESS OWNER

If you are a small business owner, the Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) of the Illinois Small Business SMART ENERGY DESIGN ASSISTANCE Program can help you identify opportunities to save energy and money which can reduce overhead and operational costs.

Support from the SMART ENERGY DESIGN ASSISTANCE CENTER is free. It includes four levels of service—initial consultation, energy audits, design assistance which may include life cycle cost analyses and design recommendations, and project follow up.

What Businesses are eligible for SMART ENERGY Level 1 Services?
  • For-Profit Businesses
What Businesses are eligible for SMART ENERGY Levels 2, 3 and 4 Services?
  • For-Profit Businesses
  • Facilities larger than 8,000 square feet and/or a minimum of $50,000 annual utility costs
  • Facilities with multiple locations larger than 5,000 square feet
How can businesses apply to the SMART ENERGY program?

SEDAC Frequently Asked Questions



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Training

  • Energy Basics for Small Business. Call 1-800-214-7954 to arrange a speaker.
  • Meet the Energy Specialist. SEDAC can provide a speaker for your lunch or breakfast meetings.

You can find out more about how SEDAC can assist you by going to the SEDAC Information page.

 
 
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Email: info@sedac.org
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