FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
Q: What services does the
SMART ENERGY program provide?
Q: Is there a cost for
the program/services?
Q: What has the SMART ENERGY program
accomplished?
Q: Will I be able to afford
SEDAC's recommendations?
Q: Does SEDAC provide
funding for energy efficiency projects?
Q: How long will it take
to get some recommendations?
Q: How do I apply for
SEDAC services under the SMART ENERGY program?
Q: What does a SEDAC energy
audit report look like?
Q: What services does the SMART ENERGY program
provide?
- Energy efficiency analyses and technical design assistance
services for Illinois businesses and public buildings. These analyses
identify opportunities for saving energy and money in both
existing buildings and new designs;
- Free technical design assistance services for Illinois
businesses and public buildings to identify opportunities for saving
energy and money;
- Feasibility studies designed to identify economic incentives;
- Introduction to our Pre
Qualified Service Energy Provider Network;
- Identifying economic opportunities with the EPAct
2005 tax incentive program;
- Education and Training.
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Q: Is there a cost for the program/services?
A: Services are provided for free. However, services are
limited so we prefer to optimize our time with you. For those
clients that utilize extensive resources, we anticipate that
you intend to implement our suggestions and we will continue
to follow-up with you to assist in the implementation process.
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Q: What has the SMART ENERGY program accomplished?
A: Go the SEDAC
Success Summary to see the energy savings generated by
the program since its inception.
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Q: Will I be able to afford SEDAC's
recommendations?
A: SEDAC analysis will only recommend cost effective improvements
that satisfy the criteria of positive monthly cash flow, internal
rate of return, and net present value.
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Q: Does SEDAC provide funding for energy
efficiency projects?
A: No, SEDAC does not provide funding for energy efficiency
projects. However, SEDAC can point you in the right direction
for potential funding sources. The reports written by SEDAC
can be used as backup when applying for loans.
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Q: How long will it take to get some
recommendations?
A: It depends on the depth of the analysis. Quick advice
can be instant; if a site visit and in-depth energy analysis
is required it will be 5 - 8 weeks.
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Q: How do I apply for SEDAC services
under the SMART ENERGY program?
A: Go to the SEDAC Application
page and follow the directions.
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Q:What does a SEDAC energy audit report
look like?
A: You can look at a sample Energy
Audit Report here.
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