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SEDAC is an applied research center at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign that serves communities, businesses, and public agencies.
Our mission is to empower organizations with practical solutions for climate, energy, and sustainability.
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Residential Code Compliance: Existing Buildings
As stated in R502.1 of the ILECC, Additions to existing residential buildings, systems, or assemblies (walls, roofs, etc.) must follow […]
Safe Food Packaging for Chicagoland Businesses
Join Our PFAS-Free Foodware Pilot Program! We invite your business to participate in a no-cost program piloting PFAS-free, single-use foodware. […]
Opportunities and Stacking Funding: Paying for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Projects in Illinois Colleges
Institutions of higher education play a critical role in educating future energy and sustainability leaders; training future workers in energy […]
Wastewater Treatment and Reuse
In May 2024, Illinois amended Public Act 103.0801 to clarify the potential for use of treated wastewater. It enablesthe Illinois […]
Lagoon Aeration Strategies for Increased Energy Efficiency
Wastewater treatment facilities use aeration to provide oxygen that meets the required biological oxygen demand (BOD) for their processes. Energy […]
Activated Sludge Aeration Strategies for Increased Energy Efficiency
Wastewater treatment facilities use aeration to provide oxygen that meets the required biological oxygen demand (BOD) for their processes. Energy […]
Pollution Prevention Fact Sheets
Auto Body & Repair Shops: Automotive body and repair shops can prevent pollution and save energy associated with their day-to-day […]
Illinois Stretch Code: Commercial
The Illinois Stretch Energy Code allows municipalities and projects funded by the Capital Development Board to achieve greater energy efficiency […]
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