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Title | Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation |
Office/Region | Grants, loans, and other financial assistance for developing renewable energy technologies and policies. |
Description | The ICECF invests in clean energy development and land preservation efforts to improve environmental quality in the state. The ICECF supports programs and projects that will improve energy efficiency, develop renewable energy resources, and preserve and enhance natural areas throughout Illinois. |
Amounts | Grant amounts vary. Last year, over $17 million awarded total. |
Eligibility | The ICECF provides funding to charitable (501c3) organizations, educational institutions and state and local government agencies serving Illinois residents. |
Application Deadline | Jan. 15 and July 15. |
URL: | http://www.illinoiscleanenergy.org  |
Contact Information | Ed Miller
Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation
2 N. LaSalle St., Ste. 950
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: (312) 372-5191
Fax: (312) 372-5190
E-Mail: emiller@illinoiscleanenergy.org |
Title | Renewable Energy Resources |
Office/Region | Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs' (DCCA) Bureau of Energy and Recycling |
Description | The Illinois Renewable Energy Resources program provides rebates and grant funding for projects that increase the utilization of alternative energy technologies in Illinois. Funding focuses on technologies such as hydropower (provided it does not involve new construction or significant expansion of hydropower dams), organic waste biomass, photovoltaic cells and panels, solar thermal energy, dedicated crops grown for energy production, and wind power. |
Amounts | Dedicated Crops Grown for Energy Production: 50% with a maximum grant of $150,000
Solar Thermal Energy: 50% with a maximum grant of $150,000
Photovoltaic Cells and Panels: 60% with a maximum grant of $200,000
Wind: 60% with a maximum grant of $300,000
Organic Waste Biomass: 50% with a maximum grant of $550,000
Hydropower: 50% with a maximum grant of $1,000,000 |
Eligibility | Eligible applicants include associations, individuals, private companies, public and private schools, colleges and universities, nonprofit organizations, and units of state and local government. Projects must benefit Illinois. |
Application Deadline | Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. |
URL: | http://www.commerce.state.il.us/com/energy/alternate.html |
Contact Information | Rex Buhrmester
Department of Commerce and Community Affairs
Phone: (217) 557-1925
E-mail: rbuhrmes@commerce.state.il.us |
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