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 collaboration with 360 Energy Group.

 

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

Energy efficiency workforce, building professionals & code officials

Public sector

Energy efficiency programs

Wastewater treatment plants

State agencies & colleges

Our programs

Energy efficiency services

Climate action planning

Energy Code training

C-PACE assistance

Solar feasibility

Green business certification

Power plays

Smart tips to supercharge your energy savings

Energy Efficiency Workforce Diversity

July 14, 2020

There are many benefits to a diverse workforce. Diversity can drive competition, improve culture, foster innovation and economic growth, and […]

Best Practices for Building Operations During COVID-19

July 13, 2020

Our understanding of how the coronavirus spreads is evolving at a rapid rate. What does this mean for HVAC systems […]

Our Commitment to Racial Justice

June 23, 2020

SEDAC stands in solidarity with people around the world in mourning the death of George Floyd and countless other victims […]

Protect Net Metering for Solar Development

June 22, 2020

SEDAC’s mission is to help our clients reduce their carbon footprint—through energy efficiency, good building design, renewable energy systems and […]

Collecting Green Business Metrics

June 17, 2020

In October 2019, SEDAC received a grant from the U.S. EPA National Environmental Information Exchange Network with the California Green […]

Energy Code Smart Tip: Energy Rating Index

June 11, 2020

Newly constructed residential buildings in Illinois have three paths for compliance. This energy code smart tip explores the basics of […]

Contact Us

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We look forward to connecting with you!

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

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