



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
Solar Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) Guide
Many organizations are considering adding solar to their electricity mix. This guide discusses power purchaseagreements (PPA) for the procurement of […]
2021 IECC Significant Changes
Updates to the International Energy Conservation Code (2018 to 2021) aim to improve building energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gases. […]
Zero Code
In 2018, the non-profit organization Architecture 2030 created the Zero Code with the goal of reducing overall building sector emissions […]
Passive House
Do you know Passive House certified homes use about 90% less energy than the average home? Passive House building standards […]
Electric Lawn Mowers
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
Every year US Colleges and Universities spend almost 10% of their energy use on water heating. By implementing energy efficient […]
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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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