WHO WE ARE

The Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) provides advice and analyses enabling private and public facilities in the State of Illinois to increase their economic viability through the efficient use of energy resources. SEDAC is sponsored by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity in partnership with ComEd and Ameren Illinois Utilities and provides valuable services at no cost to for-profit businesses and public facilities. SEDAC is managed by the School of Architecture at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the 360 Energy Group.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

APPLICATION

• to the Smart Energy Design Assistance Program
• to be a Pre-qualified Smart Energy Service Provider

If you have questions or comments about how energy efficiency can help your business or public sector operation, please contact us on our secure web form, via e-mail - info@sedac.org or telephone at
1-800-214-7954.

The Smart Energy Design Assistance Program
provides:

• technical services to small to medium-sized, for-profit businesses and public entities in Illinois that will identify opportunities to save energy and money by reducing overhead and operational costs
• a network of Energy Service Providers and Design Assistance Experts to assist SEDAC with program implementation
• resource efficiencies in building design, materials selection and construction practices as they relate to energy
• stimulates job creation by increasing demand for sustainable and energy efficient practices in buildings while increasing the supply of qualified practitioners who can provide these services by the education of working trade allies and UIUC students.
• education and training (for both working professionals and students)
• support for Illinois building codes and standards
• information dissemination
• assistance to adopt sustainable energy practices and reduce emissions.

Other Illinois Energy Programs

Large industrial customers are eligible for the LEAP - Large customer Energy Analysis Program  (Formerly MEEP) that provides assistance with energy management practices.

Not-for-profit entities can go to the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation for grant opportunities. Those entities in the ComEd or Ameren Illinois Utilities territories can contact the utilities to apply for incentives and rebates under EEPS.