Municipal Resources

Policies like Energy Benchmarking, Building Performance Standards, and Stretch Codes can help local municipalities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce energy costs in their communities. These resources will help local officials learn about different policies and if they're a right fit for their community.

Energy Benchmarking

Looking up at a tall building with a lot of windows
A large building with a dome on top of it is surrounded by trees.
A tall brick building with a lot of windows and a lot of windows.

Building Performance Standards

A tall brick building with a lot of windows and a lot of windows.
An aerial view of a building with a lot of air conditioners on the roof
A business stages chart is on a table next to a notebook
A group of people are sitting around a wooden table with laptops and tablets.

Stretch Energy Codes

A building under construction with a blue sky in the background.
A tablet and a notebook are on a wooden table.
A yellow crane is being used to build a house
A city skyline with buildings and boats in the water

More Resources

  • What support is available to stakeholders?

    The Hub has developed resources to help affected stakeholders comply with local policy initiatives including a Stretch Code Guide and Benchmarking resource.


    The Hub has also developed a range of general resources to help stakeholders understand decarbonization and energy efficiency including:


  • What financial resources are available to support these policies?

    There are a number of financial resources to support building energy and efficiency projects currently offered through Illinois' Utilities, Energy Office, Climate Bank and more.


    The Hub features useful tools for all building types to find suitable funding and financing options for your next project.

  • Who can provide technical or policy support?

     If you are looking for help in understanding how to move these policies forward in your municipalities, we can help.  Our team can provide technical and policy support which can include policy research, presentations to municipal staff or others, and development of policy language. We can also help identify barriers to policy adoption and/or implementation, and work through the best ways to overcome those barriers. We can also connect you with a cohort of municipalities in Illinois that are taking these steps too.  Please reach out to Ryan Wilmington for more information.