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Welcome to SEDAC

SEDAC, the Smart Energy Design Assistance Center, is an applied research program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Our mission is to decrease the energy footprint of the State of Illinois.

Our goals

Reduce the cost of doing business through energy efficient design
Expand consumer awareness of the benefits of energy efficiency and renewables
Grow and diversify the energy efficiency workforce, especially in underserved communities
Foster a more equitable energy landscape by improving access to energy efficiency services
Train a new generation of design professionals to become leaders in energy efficiency worldwide
Help communities become more sustainable and resilient through climate action planning

Who we serve

Building managers & owners

Building professionals & code officials

Public sector

Energy efficiency programs

Water and wastewater systems

State agencies & colleges

Our programs

Energy efficiency services

Climate action planning

Energy efficiency workforce initiative

Grant writing services

Energy code training

C-PACE assistance

COVID-19 building safety services

Midwestern Hydrogen Partnership

Solar feasibility

Public water infrastructure energy assessments

Green business certification

Power plays

Smart tips to supercharge your energy savings

Growing the Energy Efficiency Workforce: Crafting Effective Job Postings

October 1, 2021

In the current job market where job seekers have a multitude of different options, how do you craft a job […]

Heartland Community College Net Zero Plan

September 23, 2021

Heartland Community College has an impressive sustainability record. Their accomplishments include the installation of a 1.65 MW wind turbine, geothermal […]

Energy Code Benefits for Contractors

September 22, 2021

A common myth is that energy codes are bad for the construction industry. In fact, energy codes have many benefits […]

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Technologies to Improve Indoor Air Quality

August 19, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has shed light on the importance of indoor air quality. While there are many strategies and technologies […]

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Why Hydrogen May be Renewable Energy’s Best Bet

June 1, 2021

Read Tim Lindsey's latest article, published in Industry Week, about why Hydrogen may be renewable energy's best bet.  

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COVID Safe Space Calculator

April 22, 2021

Check out Ty Newell's COVID Safe Space Calculator, a helpful tool that calculates how the risk of virus transmission decreases […]

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Smart Energy Design Assistance Center
University of Illinois
1 St Mary’s Road | Champaign, IL 61820
800.214.7954 | sedac-info@illinois.edu