Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director John J. Kim today announced the Residential Energy Efficiency Trust Fund Grant Program with up to $5,000,000 in funding available for energy efficiency upgrades at single-family homes.
“Illinois EPA is pleased to offer this funding opportunity to promote energy equity,” said Director Kim. “Through these investments, we hope to conserve energy, lower utility bills, increase resident comfort, and improve building performance in environmental justice and high energy burden communities.”
Eligible applicants include public housing authorities, units of local government, or nonprofit organizations. Examples of eligible projects include window replacement, heating and cooling equipment retrofits, and lighting upgrades. Total project costs may range from $25,000 – $500,000 with a match requirement subject to total funding request.
Before applying to the grant program, applicants must be pre-qualified through the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal. Visit https://epa.illinois.gov/topics/energy/energy-efficiency/energy-efficiency-trust-fund-grant.html.
The Energy Efficiency Trust Fund was established to benefit residential electric customers through projects determined to reduce energy demand.