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Please refer to one of the following programs for energy assistance:
University of Illinois at Chicago - Energy Resource Center
- UIC Industrial Assessment Center offers no-cost energy use audits of your facility
- Expert assistance developing energy purchasing plans to maximize savings
- Professional Development Program - Workshops for Energy Managers, Facility Operators, Plant Engineers and Energy Decision Makers
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Energy Star for Business
- Stay on top of new technologies, learn about leaders in energy efficiency and access useful tools
- Find online tools to track and manage your business energy usage
- Download software to analyze the cost-effectiveness of your building systems, such as HVAC, steam power, lighting)
IL Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity - Energy and Recycling
- Industrial Energy Demonstration Program: grants available to select industries investing in energy effiency
- Download energy efficiency guide for Plastics industry
U.S. Department of Energy - Office of Industrial Technology
- Best practice in industrial energy efficiency (by industrial sector)
- Download or order technical publications on energy efficiency (by industry or system)
- OIT "Clearinghouse" - submit your energy related questions to DOE experts
- "Industries of the Future" Research and Development cost-sharing program
U.S. Department of Energy - Chicago Regional Office
- Info on regional energy workshops and events
- Contact info for DOE programs and resources
Chicago Manufacturing Center
- Provides expert consulting services to Chicago area manufacturers to improve competitiveness and efficiency in all areas from management to operations
IL Commerce Commission
- Consumer information on public utilities, suppliers and deregulation
Association of Professional Energy Consultants
- Nonprofit professional organization promoting energy education and technology transfer
Energy Ideas Clearinghouse
- Information on new projects and technologies
Ask the Energy Expert
- Have an energy expert answer any of your energy efficiency questions
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