Illinois Energy Office Affordable Housing Energy Grant

Energy Efficiency Assessment Program

The Energy Efficiency Assessment Program provides funding to public housing authorities, local governments, or nonprofit organizations to conduct energy efficiency assessments at properties benefiting residents receiving housing assistance from a state or federal program.


A professional energy assessor or auditor conducts a site inspection and evaluates the residence to identify energy equipment, structural, and behavioral inefficiencies. Examples of recommendations found in the final report from an energy efficiency assessment can include installing programmable thermostats, adding insulation, or upgrading lighting fixtures. 

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Funding

 

Awards will range from $5,000 to $25,000. Awards will be made until all funds are expended. ​

First Come, First Served​: This is a non-competitive program.

Payment is remitted to the Grantee based on detailed invoices of costs to be incurred. Grantee provides proof of payment to contractor no later than 45 days after receipt of funds from IEPA. ​


Administrator

Illinois EPA Office of Energy

Eligible Projects


  • Public Housing Authorities, units of local government or nonprofit organizations ​
  • Must manage properties serving residents that receive housing assistance from a local, state or federal program. ​
  • Examples include subsidized housing assistance programs, Transitional housing programs, senior living facilities, group homes and other community-based supportive housing


Building Sector

Public housing

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

Funding is non-competitive and only dependent on meeting eligibility criteria.

Additional Information

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