



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
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 […]
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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