



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
Our programs
Power plays
The Emerging Hydrogen Economy and the Quest for Faster Horses
By Dr. Tim Lindsey From Faster Horses to Model Ts: Shortcomings of Today’s Energy System Legend has it that when […]
Domestic Hot Water Recirculation
Can Domestic Hot Water Recirculation Systems Conserve Energy? The US Department of Energy estimates that more than 400 billion gallons […]
Governors State University COVID-19 Risk Assessment
What measures can help buildings be as safe as possible during the pandemic? Governors State University (GSU) has taken proactive […]
Below-grade Insulation
Check out our new Energy Code Smart Tip for below-grade insulation! What insulation is required for below-grade walls? On the […]
SEDAC Year in Review: 2020
2020 has been a crazy year for all of us! Despite the many challenges, the SEDAC team has pressed forward […]
Beyond 2020: Net Zero Planning
At SEDAC, we're looking forward to putting 2020 behind us and moving towards a more hopeful future! As you set […]
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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