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| Vol. 9 No. 5 | May 2013 | Last SEDAC workshop of the program year on May 17 in Champaign; plan to attend DCEO trade Ally Rallies in Rend Lake or Oak Brook; DCEO news about deadlines, 2013-2014 guidelines, green nozzles, and new construction; ComEd and Ameren Illinois trade ally events and training; SEDAC publications. |
| Vol. 9 No. 4 | April 2013 | DCEO deadlines approaching; IGEN Behavior Change conference; SEDAC workshop; ActOnEnergy Symposium; DCEO Trade Ally Rallies in May - northern and southern Illinois. |
| Vol. 9 No. 3 | March 2013 | SEDAC YouTube Channel; New Construction Incentives increased - new guidelines available; SEDAC workshops; news about Green Nozzles, Double-up incentives, DCEO BITE and Aggregation programs;Behavior Change Conference; other training opportunities |
| Vol. 9 No. 2 | February 2013 | SEDAC workshops; news about Green Nozzles, Double-up incentives, DCEO BITE and Aggregation programs; Trade Ally Trade Show; Behavior Change Conference; other training opportunities |
| Vol. 9 No. 1 | January 2013 | DCEO Double-up natural gas bonus; how to apply; get implementation assistance; examples of savings with the bonus; Trade Ally trade Show, February 20; New Energy Codes adopted in Illinois - IECC took effect January 1, 2013. |
| Vol. 8 No. 12 | December 2012 | Seasonal Energy Savings Tips; DCEO increases natural gas incentives starting January 2013; ERC to study energy efficiency potential for DCEO; MEEA conference coming up; Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Rebate program closing December 20; Funding Opportunities for Non-profits; PC Power Management Rebate Program offered to ComEd customers |
| Vol. 8 No. 11 | November 2012 | Save with PC Power Management; training opportunities. |
| Vol. 8 No. 10 | October 2012 | SEDAC success story; SEDAC Energy Efficiency Training; other training; Building Operator Certification by MEEA. |
| Vol. 8 No.9 | September 2012 | Public Sector Retro-commissioning; training. |
| Vol. 8 No. 8 | August 2012 | Outdoor lighting article; energy incentives; DCEO case studies; training. |
| Vol. 8 No. 7 | July 2012 | Find Energy Incentives; Benchmark with EPA's ENERGY STAR portfolio Manager; Optimize Building Energy Systems with Retro-Commissioning. |
| Vol. 8 No. 6 | June 2012 | 2012-13 guidelines and application for DCEO's Illinois Energy Now Public Sector Energy Efficiency Standard and Custom Incentive Programs are now available. SEDAC has completed 1000 energy assessments - what has been the environmental impact of the saved energy? How to proceed with an energy project with SEDAC; SEDAC publications; utility energy training. |
| Vol. 8 No. 5 | May 2012 | SEDAC client wins USGBC award; IGEN training; DCEO issues requests for application for 2012-2013 BITE program and energy efficiency aggregation program; DCEO, ComEd, and Ameren Illinois trade ally training opportunities; Behavior Change Conference. |
| Vol. 8, No. 4 | April 2012 | Behavior Change Conference co-sponsored by IGEN, DCEO, and SEDAC; IGEN targeted energy management training program; utility trade ally workshops and symposia. |
| Vol. 8, No. 3 | March 2012 | NICOR's new economic development program; training opportunities for trade allies and facilities operators; 2012 energy price outlook; electric car charging station rebates from DCEO. |
| Vol. 8, No. 2 | February 2012 | SEDAC energy efficiency workshop; DCEO Trade Ally Program; 2012 USDA REAP funding; LED incentives; DCEO energy code training. |
| Vol. 8, No. 1 | January 2012 | Free energy code training: new Trade Ally Web site; ERC Lunch and Learn; Sustainable Energy Planning Workshop; PHA training. |
| Vol. 7, No. 12 | December 2011 | Illinois Energy Efficiency Program Overview; training opportunities; T12 lighting phase-out; seasonal building tune-up strategy; commercial food service equipment incentives. |
| Vol. 7, No. 11 | November 2011 | 2012 IECC published; DCEO Illinois Energy Now Trade Ally Program; Boiler Tune-up Incentives; ComEd and Nicor High Performance Incentives; T12 phaseout bonuses. |
| Vol. 7, No. 10 | October 2011 | Operations and Maintenance Best Practices; upcoming SEDAC energy efficiency workshops; T12 phaseout bonuses. |
| Vol. 7, No.9 | September 2011 | Upcoming SEDAC Energy Efficiency Workshops; Boiler Tune-Up incentives; DCEO solar and wind incentives. |
| Vol. 7, No.8 | August 2011 | Public Sector New Construction; incentives available; and suggestions for exceeding code minimums. |
| Vol. 7, No.7 | July 2011 | Includes the 7th article in the Illinois Energy Code series - HVAC Part 3, Program Year 4 Incentives, training opportunities. |
| Vol. 7, No.6 | June 2011 | Includes the 6th article in the Illinois Energy Code series - HVAC Part 2, Program Year 4 Incentives, training opportunities. |
| Vol. 7, No.5 | May 2011 | Includes the 5th article in the Illinois Energy Code series - HVAC Part 1, training opportunities. |
| Vol. 7, No.4 | April 2011 | Illinois Energy Conservation Code Seminars; Mercury Thermostat Collection Act, Training opportunities from SEDAC, ComEd's Smart Ideas, and Ameren Illinois' ActonEnergy. |
| Vol. 7, No.3 | March 2011 | The case for continuous insulation; USDA Energy Grants for Rural Businesses; Training and Events. |
| Vol. 7, No. 2 | February 2011 | How ductwork affects energy use; Illinois Energy Now lighting sale; training opportunities and events. |
| Vol. 7, No.1 | January 2011 | What is retro-commissioning? Training opportunities and dates; Illinois Energy Now Lighting sale. |
| Vol. 6, No.12 | December 2010 | Includes the 4th article in the Illinois Energy Code series -- Building Envelope Part 2. |
| Vol. 6, No.11 | November 2010 | ISBE energy efficiency grants match with DCEO's Illinois Energy Now funding; training opportunities; continuation of Energy Code series -- Building Envelope Part 1. |
| Vol. 6, No.10 | October 2010 | More Energy Code guidance on lighting power density; ISBE energy efficiency grants; training opportunities. |
| Vol. 6, No.9 | September 2010 | Quick energy tips; Lighting Energy Code reminders; training opportunities, SEDAC fact sheets. |
| Vol. 6, No.8 | August 2010 | Illinois offers PHAs energy efficiency upgrades through the Efficient Living Illinois Public Housing Authority Energy Program; Public Sector Workshops in Belleville and Normal and other training opportunities. |
| Vol. 6, No.7 | July 2010 | Public Sector Workshops, Belleville and Normal; Tracking SEDAC client success; the new Public Sector Retro-commissioning Program; New standards in motor efficiency coming. |
| Vol. 6, No.6 | June 2010 | Water heating options; incentives available for New Construction programs |
| Vol. 6, No.5 | May 2010 | Summary of Program Year 3 Electrical Efficiency Programs from DCEO, ComEd, and Ameren Illinois; Natural Gas Efficiency Programs offered by NICOR and in the Chicagoland area; SEDAC advice on EECBG applications. |
| Vol. 6, No.4 | April 2010 | Green Roofs article; Illinois ENERGY STAR Appliance Rebate Program;DCEO GREEN $PRING SALE; training and education opportunities. |
| Vol. 6, No.3 | March 2010 | DCEO GREEN $PRING SALE, New Construction programs from ComEd, Ameren Illinois, and DCEO; training and education opportunities. |
| Vol. 6, No.2 | February 2010 | Energy Tips for Warehouses; News from DOE EERE on energy efficiency for data centers; training and education opportunities. |
| Vol. 6, No.1 | January 2010 | Advantages of Modular Condensing Boiler Installations; Public Sector Workshop in Rockford; IASBO Workshop Downers Grove; International e-waste design Competition. |
| Vol. 5, No. 12 | December 2009 | Public Sector Workshop in Rockford; Setting Energy Goals; IMEA Electric Efficiency Program; BOC Training in Normal, Peoria, Chicago, and Champaign; 4-8 story buildings wanted for ASHRAE study of airtightness. |
| Vol. 5, No. 11 | November 2009 | Energy Management Guidelines; Public Sector Workshop in Peoria, November 17 Registration information; SEDAC Lunch and Learn, November 13 |
| Vol. 5, No. 10 | October 2009 | Public Sector Workshop in Peoria, November 17; common energy measures by building type. |
| Vol. 5, No. 9 | September 2009 | Upcoming Lunch and Learn and Public Sector Workshops; deadline looming for Illinois Recovery Act energy programs; SEDAC's finding on building energy savings. |
| Vol. 5, No. 8 | August 2009 | Recovery Act updates; Illinois energy codes update |
| Vol. 5, No. 7 | July 2009 | Discussion of solar photovoltaic and the load reduction and efficiency steps to take first; DOE and Treasury provide guidance on direct payments for renewable projects; use ENERGY STAR to choose mechanical equipment, office products, appliances, and lighting. |
| Vol. 5, No. 6 | June 2009 | Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard - what's new for Year 2? Illinois and the stimulus package under ARRA. |
| Vol. 5, No. 5 | May 2009 | Retro-commissioning; Public Sector Workshops; EnergySmart schools Webinar. |
| Vol. 5, No. 4 | April 2009 | Workshops for the Public Sector; DCEO News; Public Sector Financing Updates; Spring Tips. |
| Vol. 5, No. 3 | March 2009 | Federal stimulus package expands energy efficiency tax incentives; Illinois Recovery news; what is energy efficiency. |
| Vol. 5, No. 2 | February 2009 | DCEO Public Sector Program Updates; ActOnEnergy Program enhancements; SEDAC Lunch and Learn |
| Vol. 5, No. 1 | January 2009 | Energy Performance Contracting for public sector buildings; the Obama New Energy for America Plan; USGBC advocates green building as part of the economic recovery. |
| Vol. 4, No. 12 | December 2008 | SEDAC potential energy savings identified; EIA energy price outlook; DOE Develops Benchmark Models to Improve Building Energy Simulations |
| Vol. 4, No. 11 | November 2008 | Clean Energy Tax Incentives; Seasonal Building Tune-up Tips; EEPS Update; quote from satisfied SEDAC client. |
| Vol. 4, No. 10 | October 2008 | How to choose energy efficient windows; Chicago Climate Action Plan; EEPS; Training; and events. |
| Vol. 4, No. 9 | September 2008 | How to apply for EEPS rebate; SEDAC clients awarded USDA grants: upcoming GeoExchange classes and Lighting Lunch and Learn. |
| Vol. 4, No. 8 | August 2008 | Cultivate Illinois - Green energy loans from the Illinois State Treasurer; green trucking; EEPS information; education and training; upcoming events. |
| Vol. 4, No. 7 | July 2008 | How to Apply for Illinois Electricity Efficiency Incentives; ACEEE article on the "invisible U.S. energy boom; training opportunities, and events. |
| Vol. 4, No. 6 | June 2008 | Energy Efficiency Incentives now Available in Illinois - EEPS update; training opportunities. |
| Vol. 4, No. 5 | May 2008 | SEDAC Lunch and Learn; Energy Prices Rising; EEPS update; ComEd green workshops; fact sheets. |
| Vol. 4, No. 4 | April 2008 | How to be an ENERGY STAR; Energy Myths; Training; and Events. |
| Vol. 4, No. 3 | March 2008 | USDA grant updates and deadlines. Details on programs under the Illinois Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standards (EEPS) |
| Vol. 4, No. 2 | February 2008 | News about EEPS; Article on Vestibules; education opportunities. Read more on vestibules in a study by the Building Energy Codes Resource Center. |
| Vol. 4, No.1 | January 2008 | Skylight Tips; New Year's Energy Savings Resolutions; Lunch and Learn about Lighting Controls, January 25. |
| Vol.3, No.12 | December 2007 | Restaurant Conservation Tips; Illinois update Recycling Expansion and Modernization Program; Training; Lunch and Learn January 25. |
| Vol.3, No.11 | November 2007 | Introduction to Illinois Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard; EIA forecasts for winter; training opportunities. |
| Vol.3, No.10 | October 2007 | Energy and Water Conservation; Illinois Recycling Grants; USDA Grants Update. |
| Vol.3, No.9 | September 2007 | An article about "reheat"; the new Illinois Power Agency Act; Fall tune-up tips. |
| Vol.3, No.8 | August 2007 | 12 Questions about buying Electricity, Chicago Green Exchange. |
| Vol.3, No.7 | July 2007 | What a business owner should look for in a prospective building. |
| Vol.3, No.6 | June 2007 | Net Metering Legislation, Green Chicago, SEDAC clients. |
| Vol.3, No.5 | May 2007 | Client Spotlight; CFL disposal; Programmable Thermostats; Training. |
| Vol.3, No.4 | April 2007 | Energy Project Prioritization; Spring Check-Up; USDA Grants; Training and Workshops. |
| Vol.3, No.3 | March 2007 | EPAct 2005 Update; Green Roofs; New Guidelines for DCEO funded Renewable Energy Rebates and Grants; USDA Grants; Training and Workshops. |
| Vol.3, No.2 | February 2007 | SEDAC Spring Classes; EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook; CFLs; Cold Cathode CFLs |
| Vol.3, No.1 | January 2007 | New year's Energy Savings Resolutions, Typical Commercial Building Energy Use, Workshops, FAQ. |
| Vol. 2, No.10 | December 2006 | New SB$E Application and Brochure; Energy Service Provider List; Illinois Electricity Rates; SEDAC savings for 230 Illinois Businesses; Economics Calculator. |
| Vol. 2, No.9 | October 2006 | SEDAC client wins a USDA grant; SEDAC unveils new Economic Calculator;Illinois Energy Auction Update; winterization tips; Continuing Education courses |
| Vol. 2, No.8 | September 2006 | Focus on Solar and Renewables; Course registration information |
| Vol. 2, No.7 | August 2006 | Focus on Green Building; SEDAC announces Fall 2006 Courses |
| Vol. 2, No.6 | July 2006 | Update on Illinois Electricity Rates; IRS guidance for claiming energy efficiency tax deduction |
| Vol. 2, No.5 | June 2006 | SEDAC Design Assistance for architects and engineers; Energy Efficiency saves money AND jobs |
| Vol. 2, No.4 | May2006 | Focus on Assisted Living Centers; Disaster Recovery Fact Sheet; Compact Fluorescent Lights |
| Vol. 2, No.3 | April 2006 | Focus on Geothermal Technology |
| Vol. 2, No.2 | March 2006 | Focus on Hotels; Demand Control Ventilation |
| Vol. 2, No.1 | February 2006 | Illinois Electricity Rates may be on the rise; change your old lights to T8 fluorescents with electronic ballasts |
| Vol. 1, No.3 | December 2005 | How to get a Free Energy Audit for your building; SEDAC's Top 12 Energy Cost Reduction Measures (ECRMs) |
| Vol. 1, No.2 | November 2005 | Tax Savings Opportunities for Building Efficiency under EPAct; Energy Conservation Tips |
| Vol. 1, No.1 | Summer 2005 | Governor announces SB$E program, Sustainable Energy Plan; 2005 Energy Policy Act; Training |
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