Illinois Office of Energy Programs
The Office of Energy in Illinois focuses on energy efficiency at the water/energy nexus, supporting local governments, building trades, and enhancing energy education. They offer programs like the Sustainable Corrections Infrastructure Partnership and Low Income Residential Energy Efficiency. Through partnerships with organizations like the EPA and investments in projects, the office aims to drive energy savings in municipalities and public water infrastructure.
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Chad Kruse Office of Energy chad.kruse@Illinois.gov
Office of Energy Objectives & Programs Invest in the Public Sector U.S. Climate Alliance Lead by Example U.S. Dept. of Energy Sustainable Corrections Infrastructure Partnership (SCIP) Accelerator Advance Energy Equity Low Income Residential Energy Efficiency Combine Energy + Environment Support Energy Education
Office of Energy Objectives & Programs Energy Efficiency at the Water/Energy Nexus Support for Local Governments & Building Trades with Energy Codes Training & Tech Support State Energy Security Plan Low Income Residential Energy Efficiency Program at Multifamily Housing
EE at Public Water Infrastructure Powerful Public Partners: Illinois EPA SEDAC ISTC Wastewater & Public Water Supplies Big Investment: $5.6 million total investment in a Two Step Program: 1.No-Cost Energy Efficiency Assessment 2.Competitive Funding Opportunity
WWTP Energy Efficiency Program Goal: get water plants the tools they need to save energy Deliver 40 EE Assessment Reports each year Plain English Reports > Decision-making Tool Issue Grants that result in Energy/Money savings for Municipalities Three Grant Cycles Nine Municipal Grantees Funds Invested: $2.85 million Energy Saved: 9.4 million kWh annually
No-Cost EE Assessment Qualifications: State, Municipal . . . Publicly Owned Allow Access to the Treatment Facilities Share Operations Information and Energy Information Share Final Report with Illinois EPA Considerations: Similar Assessments = $6,000 to $12,000 Knowledge is Power . . . and Energy Savings Not Free Forever
More about Illinois EPA Online! https://www2.illinois.gov/epa Main Website: https://twitter.com/ILEPA Office of Energy: Chad.Kruse@illinois.gov http://bit.ly/ILEnergy
