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Illinois
Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs
Division of Energy

Performance Contracting Activities


For information on performance contracting in Illinois, visit http://www.commerce.state.il.us/com/energy/private_sector_finance.html

Performance Contracting Contact

Dallas Jones
(217) 785-3968 
dallas_jones@commerce.state.il.us 

State Executive Orders and Statutes Affecting Performance Contracting, Energy Efficiency, and Renewable Energy

Illinois Statutes

Performance Contracting Enabling Legislation

  • Local Governments: 50 ILCS 515
  • School Districts K - 12: 105 ILCS 5/ Article 19
  • Community Colleges: 110 ILCS 805/ Art. V-A
  • State Universities: 110 ILCS 62/
  • State Agencies: 30 ILCS 500/25-45 (Text Follows)

Sec. 25-45. Energy conservation program. State purchasing officers may enter into energy conservation program contracts that provide for utility cost savings. The chief procurement officer shall promulgate and adopt rules for the implementation of this Section. (Source: P.A. 90-572, eff. date - See Sec. 99-5.)

(44 III. Adm. Code 1.2055(m)

Sec. 1.2055(m). Energy Conservation. The CPO may authorize an IFB, RFP,
or sole source negotiation for energy conservation measures whereby the
State would make payment based on utility cost savings. Such contract shall
require a clearly defined baseline of energy usage and method of measuring
costs savings taking into account at least differing weather conditions,
changes in facility usage, and cost of energy.

Note: CPO: Chief Purchasing Officer, Director of Department of Central Management Services
IFB: Invitation for Bid
RFP: Request for Proposal

Energy Efficiency Financing Programs

Grants  
Loans   
Utility Incentives Illinois Commerce Commission
Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE) www.dsireusa.org
This database provides information on state, local, utility, and selected federal incentives that promote renewable energy. 

Participation in Federal and Non-Governmental Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy and Environmental Programs