Illinois EPA Allocates $1.5M for Energy Efficiency Upgrades at Water Facilities
The Illinois EPA is offering $1.5 million in grants for energy efficiency upgrades at public water supply facilities. Grants range from $50,000 to $500,000, requiring a local match of 10-20%. Eligible projects must follow recommendations from energy assessments and may include equipment upgrades and management enhancements. The program, funded by the IIJA, aims to improve system reliability and sustainability.
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The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) is providing $1.5 million in grants to enhance energy efficiency at public water supply facilities statewide. Grants will be between $50,000 and $500,000, requiring a local match of 10-20%.
Eligible projects must align with third-party energy efficiency assessments and may involve upgrades to pumps, motors, HVAC systems, and lighting. The Public Water Supply Energy Efficiency (PWSEE) grant program is funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and prioritizes projects based on cost-effectiveness and benefits to environmental justice communities. In the initial round, $483,000 was awarded to three facilities, expected to save over 715,000 kilowatt-hours annually.
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