Illinois EPA Allocates $1.5M for Energy Efficiency Upgrades at Water Facilities
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.
