Welcome to SEDAC
The Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) is an applied research program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a public/private collaboration with 360 Energy Group.
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 resilient through climate action planning
Who we serve
Our programs
Power plays
Energy Codes & Energy Resilience
Energy codes dictate building performance related to energy use and conservation through design, materials,and methods of construction. The codes provide […]
Piloting Illinois’ First Green Dining District
The restaurant industry in Illinois is ripe for a cooperative effort to reduce food waste, plastics, and energy use. Most […]
Fringe Salon Case Study
Fringe of Lombard is a boutique salon offering a unique sustainability experience for their customers. Since 2017, when the salon […]
Build Tight, Ventilate Right
“Build tight, ventilate right” is an often-repeated motto of those who consider energy efficiency and comfort as critical to the […]
Cold Climate Heat Pumps Work!
Heat pump technology is far from new. The concept was first developed in the mid to late 1800’s and has […]
2021 IECC: Code Basics and Simplifying Code Compliance Workshop
SEDAC Energy Code trainers Shawn Maurer and Ryan Siegel traveled to Springfield on October 17, 2023 to present an energy […]
Clients and Partners
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Smart Energy Design Assistance Center
University of Illinois
1 St Mary’s Road | Champaign, IL 61820
800.214.7954 | info@sedac.org
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