Illinois

Information provided by EPA State Climate and Energy Program, Illinois State Planning and Incentive Structures

Summary: SB 2868 (2006) revises the Capital Development Board Act Section 10.09-5 so that the energy code adopted by the Board shall incorporate ASHRAE standards and that the Board shall consult with the Department of Commerce when proposing rules.

SB 0250 (2005) requires any construction of state-owned facilities to use the best available energy conservation technologies and mandated that 3 projects be used as case studies to achieve certification from a green building rating system.

Links:

• Senate Bill 2868
• Senate Bill 0250

Summary: Executive Order 11 (2002) requires that all state agencies include specifications requiring ENERGY STAR-approved equipment when purchasing office equipment.

Links:

• Executive Order 11

No policy in place or proposed

Note: For state efficient fleet initiatives, policies listed must make a specific, mandatory requirement for increasing state fleet efficiency. State alternative-fuel vehicle procurement requirements that give a voluntary option to count efficient vehicles are thus not included.

Links:

• Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Illinois ESPC Legislation
• Energy Savings Coalition: Illinois Energy Office Performance Contracting Activities
• Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Performance Contracting and Energy Efficiency in the State Government Market (pdf)

Last Updated 07/14/2009

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