1. IL PHA EFFICIENT LIVING ENERGY PROGRAM GUIDELINES University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign DCEO Northern Illinois Trade Ally Rally | July 24, 2014

2. 2 INTRODUCTION: WHO ARE WE? Illinois Energy Now | 1-800-214-7954 | www.ILenergynow.orgwww.ILenergynow.org Program Manager: UIUC School of Architecture Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity: Illinois Energy Office

3. INTRODUCTION: PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION 3 Illinois Energy Now | 1-800-214-7954 | www.ILenergynow.orgwww.ILenergynow.org Energy Efficiency Section of the Public Utilities Act DCEO is authorized by Energy Efficiency Section of the Public Utilities Act (220 ILCS 5/12-103) to administer a portion of the Illinois Energy Efficiency Portfolio (EEP). annual energy savings goals EEP funding is provided to meet incremental state annual energy savings goals. local governments schoolscollegeslow- income households A percentage of the portfolio is procured for local governments, schools, colleges, and low- income households proportionate to their share of annual utility revenues.

4. 4 Illinois Energy Now | 1-800-214-7954 | www.ILenergynow.orgwww.ILenergynow.org EFFICIENT LIVING: PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM FOR ELIGIBLE PHA S GOALS Achieve Electric and Natural Gas savings in public housing Provide Grants for Energy Efficiency Upgrades Savings in Energy Costs and Consumption

5. INTRODUCTION: PROGRAM OVERVIEW 5 Illinois Energy Now | 1-800-214-7954 | www.ILenergynow.orgwww.ILenergynow.org June 1 to May 31 Grants years run from June 1 to May 31 of the following year. May 31, 2015 All ECRMs should be purchased and installed by May 31, 2015. 1-for-1 ECRMs are 1-for-1 replacement. 5 years The PHA agrees to own and operate ECRMs for at least 5 years. Grants go directly to PHA.

6. INTRODUCTION: PROGRAM OVERVIEW 6 Illinois Energy Now | 1-800-214-7954 | www.ILenergynow.orgwww.ILenergynow.org 50% 50% Grants to PHAs: 50% upfront; 50% on final invoice required Project inventory and plans are required. approved All ECRMS based on approved specifications must be purchased. Any change in specifications or ECRMS without approval could result in a request to return funds.

7. ILLINOIS PHA PROGRAM: YEARS 3 - 6 OVERVIEW 7 Illinois Energy Now | 1-800-214-7954 | www.ILenergynow.orgwww.ILenergynow.org

8. NEW ILPHA WEBSITE 8 Illinois Energy Now | 1-800-214-7954 | www.ILenergynow.orgwww.ILenergynow.org

9. APPLICATION & REPORTING PROCESS 9 Illinois Energy Now | 1-800-214-7954 | www.ILenergynow.orgwww.ILenergynow.org PROGRAM FLOW Assess & prepare measure inventory  housing specialist may assist as needed Application submitted online Award amounts determined  Receive Pre Award Letter Acquire contractor bids and quotes for services; submit for approval Install measures Become more energy efficient!

10. CONCLUSIONS 10 Illinois Energy Now | 1-800-214-7954 | www.ILenergynow.orgwww.ILenergynow.org To apply for an Efficient Living Grant: Go to: www.ilpha.org Click on “Application”.

11. If you have any questions, please contact: Kate Brown cbrown4@illinois.edu (217)244-6769 CONTACT US 11

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