IPRA Today - 2014 Section Award Nominee Forms Due August 22

Energy Efficiency Funding Available - September 30 Due Date

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

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