SEDAC promotes the adoption of energy efficiency and renewables in partnership with large state universities and colleges. We help colleges and universities make their buildings more energy efficient to help them save energy and money and meet their climate action goals. We also assist with climate action planning and solar feasibility studies.

Interested in working with us? Contact us at 800.214.7954 or sedac-info@illinois.edu.

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Services we offer

Energy Efficiency Services

Climate action planning

Solar Feasibility Studies

Success stories

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Downers Grove Net Zero Wastewater Treatment with Bio-gas

Innovative leadership and collaboration with the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation has allowed the Downers Grove Sanitary District WWTP to become a net-zero energy plant. Read how the district has reduced costs and increased resiliency by running their plant with bio-gas produced on site.

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John A. Logan College Pool Cover Case Study

John A. Logan College (JALC) has a history of implementing energy efficiency improvements to reduce energy costs and to demonstrate […]

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Heartland Community College Net Zero Plan

Heartland Community College has an impressive sustainability record. Their accomplishments include the installation of a 1.65 MW wind turbine, geothermal […]