Achieving 50% Energy Savings in Chicago Homes: A Case Study for Advancing Equity and Climate Goals (Chicago)
This study models advanced retrofits that lead to greater than 50% energy savings in Chicago homes and includes a roadmap with the City of Chicago to guide implementation. This work was developed with Elevate, the City of Chicago, and Commonwealth Edison (ComEd).
Elevate Community Solar Pro Forma
The Elevate Community Solar Pro Forma provides users with a simple tool to assess the financial performance of the installation and long-term subscriber management of proposed community solar projects.
Building Energy Resource Hub
The Building Energy Resource Hub includes a library of educational resources to help Chicago and northeastern Illinois professionals advance energy efficiency.
Elevate's Building Electrification Program
Elevate’s Building Electrification Program (BEP) provides financial support and a turnkey service delivery model to help homeowners and multifamily property owners implement building electrification retrofits.
Elevate's Multi-Family Energy Savings Program
The Multi-Family Energy Savings Program provides property owners with free products and incentives for energy efficiency improvements at their properties.
Communical Property Accessed Clean Energy (PACE) Programs (Midwest/National)
PACE is a financing tool that provides low-cost, long-term funding for energy efficiency, renewable energy, water efficiency, resilience, and public health improvements to new and existing buildings. PACE-enabling legislation is active in 38 states plus D.C., and PACE programs are now active in 30 states.
Illinois EPA Office of Energy Funding Opportunities
Learn more about funding opportunities from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Energy for public housing authorities, local government (municipalities, counties, or townships), and nonprofit organizations.
Illinois EPA Office of Energy Rebates
Learn more about energy rebate opportunities for residents and housing providers from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Energy.
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy Grants and Financing
Learn more about grant and loans administered by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy for local government, public agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
Smart Energy Design Assistance Center
This page includes a compilation of Illinois and federal funding opportunities for clean energy, with information on administering agency, eligibility, application dates, and links for more information.