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.
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Alternative Code-compliant Framed Wall Assemblies
One of the major challenges with advancing energy codes is helping the homebuilding community learn how to comply with the […]
Illinois Stretch Code: Residential
A stretch code is a more demanding code than a base code that some jurisdictions elect to adopt to gain […]
Preparing Illinois Businesses for a Sustainable Future: Pollution Prevention Strategies and Innovations Webinar Series
Join us to explore how sustainability and pollution prevention solutions benefit Illinois businesses by increasing profitability, reducing waste, and increasing […]
Case Study: No-Cost and Low-Cost Measures to Improve Energy Efficiency at WWTPs
Energy represents a significant expense across all processes at wastewater treatment systems, after operations and maintenance costs. The most energy-intensive […]
Case Study: Du Quoin Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Du Quoin Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) in southern Illinois runs a Schrieber Plant with an average flow of 2.4 […]
Opportunities and Stacking Funding: Paying for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Projects in Illinois Colleges
Building construction and maintenance can be costly for large and complex energy efficiency and renewable energy projects and self-funding is […]
The Path to Resilience: Maximizing Energy Savings at Wastewater Treatment Plants
Wastewater treatment facilities can account for up to 30% of a municipality’s energy use. Plants that set energy efficiency as […]
Electric Lawn Mower Considerations for Batteries and Maintenance
If you are considering the adoption of electric outdoor tools to replace gas-powered equipment, consider the following benefits offered: We’ve […]
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