Energy Efficiency Assessment Program

The Illinois EPA Office of Energy announces the availability of State Energy Program (SEP) supplemental funds from the U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), administered as the Energy Efficiency Assessment Program (EE Assessment Program). The EE Assessment Program provides funding to Illinois public housing authorities, local governments, or nonprofit organizations to conduct energy efficiency assessments at properties benefiting residents receiving housing assistance from a state or federal program.

Why complete an energy efficiency assessment?

Energy efficiency assessments are an effective benchmarking tool to help reduce energy costs, improve building performance, and create climate resiliency in communities. A professional energy assessor or auditor conducts a site inspection and evaluates the residence to identify energy equipment, structural, and behavioral inefficiencies. Examples of recommendations found in the final report from an energy efficiency assessment can include installing programmable thermostats, adding insulation, or upgrading lighting fixtures. 

Entities that receive an award and successfully complete an energy efficiency assessment are eligible to apply for funding to complete recommended upgrades through the Energy Efficiency Trust Fund Grant Program.

Illinois public housing authorities, units of local government (municipalities, counties, or townships) and nonprofit organizations that manage properties serving residents that receive rental assistance, housing choice vouchers or utilize subsidized housing assistance programs.

Awards will be made on a first-come, first serve basis to applicants meeting all eligibility criteria. Applications will be accepted until all funding has been expended OR March 31, 2026. Awards will range from $5,000 to $60,000. Additional program details and application package may be accessed via Amplifund portal here: 

https://il.amplifund.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/817d2c6d-b4ab-486a-afa5-8addf1eefe4c.

Application Resources

Applicants must register in Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) portal to complete pre-award requirements before proceeding to apply for this program in Amplifund. 

• Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Portal
• Grantee Pre-Award Requirements
• GATA Learning Management System - GATA Training Course
• Amplifund Applicant Series - How to Complete an Application
• Illinois Amplifund Postral Support Desk - Amplifund Zendesk

• Department of Energy - A Guide to Energy Audits
• Energy Service Contractor Guidance
• Webinar Recording - IEPA Energy Efficiency Housing Assistance Grants

Still have questions? Send EE Assessment Program questions to Rebecca Luke, Office of Energy - Energy Projects Coordinator at Rebecca.J.Luke@Illinois.gov or attend a Technical Support Office Hours session. 

Technical Support Office Hours 1:30 - 2:30pm

Applicants may register to attend a Technical Support session via Webex for assistance with this program.