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 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

Building managers & owners

Building professionals & code officials

Communities

Energy efficiency programs

Water and wastewater systems

State agencies & colleges

Our programs

Energy efficiency services

Climate action planning

Public water infrastructure energy assessments

Energy code training

Workforce development

Solar feasibility

Building energy education

Green business services

Grant writing assistance

Power plays

Smart tips to supercharge your energy savings

Zero Code

December 1, 2022

In 2018, the non-profit organization Architecture 2030 created the Zero Code with the goal of reducing overall building sector emissions […]

Passive House

September 20, 2022

Do you know Passive House certified homes use about 90% less energy than the average home? Passive House building standards […]

Electric Lawn Mowers

August 22, 2022

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

July 19, 2022

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

June 29, 2022

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

June 16, 2022

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.

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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[at]illinois.edu