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Illinois EPA Office of Energy Funding Opportunities
Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund
The Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund (EE RLF) provides flexible financing solutions to support energy efficiency and clean energy projects in Illinois. The program offers Bridge Loans to cover gaps between project completion and disbursement of federal or state incentives and Co-Lending/Participation Loads to support longer-term project financing. The fund is administered by the Illinois Finance Authority (IFA) and capitalized through a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Energy Efficiency Trust Fund Grant Program
The Energy Efficiency Trust Fund Grant Program awards funding to public housing authorities, units of local government (municipalities, counties, or townships), or nonprofit organizations for implementation of energy efficiency improvements benefitting residents receiving housing assistance from a state or federal program. Awards range from $50,000 to $1,000,000, and an energy audit must have been completed within the last 5 years. Match is required. Eligible applicants are awarded funding on a first come, first serve basis. This application period is open.
Other Federal or State Agency Opportunities
IL Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Programs
Equitable Energy Future Grant Program: Provides front-loaded funding of up to $1 million to support development of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, businesses, community organizations, and job creation benefitting historically disadvantaged populations. Rolling application period.
IL Power Agency Solar Programs
| Illinois Solar for All | Illinois Shines |
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| Illinois Solar for all is a State incentive program that brings the benefits of solar energy to income-eligible households, non-profit organizations, and public facilities. Eligible participants can receive affordable solar installations, subscribe to community solar projects, and save money on electric bills. | Illinois Shines is a State incentive program that supports the development of new solar projects. Illinosi Shines incentives make installing solar more affordable and offer other ways to save without solar installations, like subscribing to community solar projects. There are no income qualifications for this Program. |
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