IL Energy Office Trust Fund Grant Program
Energy Efficiency Trust Fund Grant Program​
The Energy Efficiency Trust Fund was established to benefit residential electric customers through projects determined to promote energy efficiency in the State of Illinois, with an emphasis on low-income households. The Illinois EPA Office of Energy will award funds for energy efficiency projects at properties benefitting residents receiving housing assistance from state and federal programs.
The IEPA Office of Energy has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) expanding eligibility for this program from single family residences to multifamily properties of up to 20 dwelling units and eliminating the requirement of location in an environmental justice area of concern. Upgrades must have been identified in an energy efficiency assessment conducted within the last 5 years.
Funding
Administrator
Illinois EPA Office of Energy
Eligible Projects
- Funding for energy efficiency upgrades at single family and multifamily properties. Up to 20 dwelling units.​
- Upgrades must have been identified in an energy efficiency assessment conducted within the last 5 years.
Building Sector
Process
- Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) announced.
- Submitted applications are evaluated based on criteria outlined in NOFO.
- Successful applicants received Notice of State Award (NOSA).
- Grant recipients receive Award Agreement outlining terms, conditions, and obligations.
- Awardee implements the project.
Advantages
Additional Information
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