Illinois

Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency

Efficient Living Energy Grant

Last DSIRE Review: 06/25/2012

Program Overview:

State:	Illinois
Incentive Type:	State Grant Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Clothes Washers, Dishwasher, Refrigerators, Dehumidifiers, Ceiling Fan, Water Heaters, Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Chillers , Furnaces , Boilers, Heat pumps, Central Air conditioners, Programmable Thermostats, Motors, Motor VFDs, Whole House Fans, Led Exit Signs, Room Air Conditioners, Vending Machine Controls, LED Lighting
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Geothermal Heat Pumps
Applicable Sectors:	Low-Income Residential
Amount:	Varies by technology
Maximum Incentive:	$350,000 or 100% of the total project costs
Web Site:	http://smartenergy.illinois.edu/pha-main.html

Summary:

The Smart Energy Design Assistance Center and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is offering grants for public housing authorities PHAs) and their residents for the implementation of energy efficiency measures. Applicants must be serviced by Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas, or North Shore Gas. Targeted PHAs include residential households at or below 30% of Average Median Income (AMI), 50% AMI, or 80% AMI. Funding is limited to $350,000 per applicant and grant costs cannot exceed 100% of the total project costs. Funding varies by technology, and custom incentive projects are available.

Applications for Program Year 5 (June 2012-May 2013) are available on the program web site. Applications will be accepted until all available funding has been obligated. Funding may be used in both residential and common areas for interior and exterior lighting improvement, vending machine management, exit sign replacement, occupancy sensors, Energy Star-rated appliances, and HVAC equipment.

Contact:

Kate Brown
Smart Energy Design Assistance Center
Building Research Council
One Saint Mary's Road
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 244-6769
E-Mail: cbrown4@illinois.edu

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