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The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Public Sector Energy Efficiency Program (PSEE), in partnership with 360 Energy Group, provides funding and technical assistance to help local governments update and retrofit public facilities to improve energy efficiency and save money.  Municipalities, park districts, libraries, schools, townships, and other local governments throughout the Com Ed, People’s Gas, North Shore Gas and Nicor service areas are invited to participate. 

This program is part of Illinois Energy Now, a suite of energy efficiency programs administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, which provides more than $70 million to fund public sector energy efficiency projects.

The Early Bird deadline for all energy efficiency Project Proposal Forms is September 30, 2014. All project completed by October 31, 2014 are eligible for a 10% "sweet deal" bonus.

Grant reimbursements can be up to $300,000 per facility location for projects including boiler and chiller replacements, HVAC system tune-ups, indoor and outdoor lighting upgrades, heat distribution system upgrades, pipe insulation, and more. Projects result in energy and cost savings, and have an average payback of 3.49 years. Select HVAC system maintenance and upgrade projects may also be completed at no direct cost to the public agency. If you need assistance planning your project, the program includes free technical assistance from 360 Energy Group.

Full Request for Proposals and Project Proposal Forms are available at http://www.mayorscaucus.org 

 

 

We have a lot of educational events lined up in the next several weeks! For a complete listing, click here!

Offerings include:

• Skills Development Webinar Series - Aligning Services with Identified Needs - 9/10/14
• How to Prepare for a Ratings Call - 9/10/14
• TR Leadership Summit - 9/11/14
• How to Restore a Failing Facility - 9/12/14
• Skills Development Webinar Series - Aligning Services with Identified Needs - 9/18/14
• Innovation Renovation Workshop: Office Culture "The Road from Good to Great" - 9/19/14
  
• Supervisor Symposium - September 23-24, 2014

 

 

• Section Treasurers 2015 Budget Kick Off Meeting - 8/22/14
• IPRA Open House - Networking After Hours & Association Update - 8/27/14
• IAPD/IPRA Joint Legislative Picnic - 9/6/14
• Administration and Finance Section Golf Outing - 9/19/14
  
• Foot Golf - Networking Event presented by the FM & REC Sections - 9/22/14
  

Click here for more information, and to view complete event calendar!

 

Here are some of our latest job posts - to view the complete listing, click here!

• Sports and Aquatics Coordinator, Champaign Park District
• Center for the Arts Supervisor, Wilmette Park District
• Travel Baseball Coach, Park District of Highland Park
• Park Maintenance 1 - Horticulture Crew, Palatine Park District

Have a job to post? It's easy and affordable with IPRA - click here!

NEW OPTION FOR JOB POSTS! IPRA members may now opt to have an email blast sent to up to 2 sections promoting their job post, and included in social media, for only $75.

 

• Recreation Section: Teen Committee Meeting & Teen Center Tour - 9/4/14
• A&F Section Board Meeting & Business Managers Meeting, including educational session 'How to Prepare for a Ratings Call' - 9/10/14
• FM Section Meeting and Education: How to Restore a Failing Facility - 9/12/14
  
• Administration and Finance Section Golf Outing - 9/19/14
  

To RSVP to attend, and for full listing of upcoming events, click here!