




WELCOME TO SEDAC
SEDAC, the Smart Energy Design Assistance Center, is an applied research program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a public-private partnership with 360 Energy Group in Chicago.
Our mission is to decrease the energy footprint of the State of Illinois and beyond.
Our goals
Reduce the cost of doing business through energy efficient design
Expand consumer awareness of the benefits of energy efficiency and renewables
Help communities become more sustainable and resilient through climate action planning
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
Grow and diversify the energy efficiency workforce, especially in underserved communities
Who we serve
Our programs
Power plays
Zero Code
In 2018, the non-profit organization Architecture 2030 created the Zero Code with the goal of reducing overall building sector emissions […]
Passive House
Do you know Passive House certified homes use about 90% less energy than the average home? Passive House building standards […]
Electric Lawn Mowers
It’s a great time to electrify your lawnmower! With high gasoline prices, it is practical to investigate the benefits of […]
Heat Pump Water Heaters
Every year US Colleges and Universities spend almost 10% of their energy use on water heating. By implementing energy efficient […]
Lift Station Optimization in Wastewater Treatment Plants
Lift stations move wastewater from lower to higher elevation, particularly where the elevation of wastewater sources is not sufficient for […]
Illinois Home Energy Code Checklist & Energy Certificate
For Homeowners and Realtors. Are you interested in buying an energy efficient home? Do you want to learn how to make your home more energy efficient? This checklist can help you quickly assess a home's energy performance and construction.
Contact Us
Have a question? Interested in working with us? Email or call us and we'll respond within two business days. If you are interested in receiving SEDAC's energy efficiency services, fill out the SEDAC Services Application.
We look forward to connecting with you!