Environment Committee Meeting on 4-15-25: Code Enforcement and Adoption for Sustainability

Meeting Invitation

Agenda

Recording

Presentations:

Resources:

  • Illinois Capital Development Board:
  • For Cook County municipalities: If you need assistance updating to newer National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70, National Electrical Code (NEC) editions, contact Matt Stolspart of Local 134’s Codes and Standards Committee at: mstolspart@local134.org
    • Map showing what electrical code Cook County municipalities are on, based on Matt Stolspart’s data
  • For assistance enforcing the current state Energy Code, contact Slipstream Director of Research & Innovation Jeannette LeZaks at: jlezaks@slipstreaminc.org  Slipstream, along with the Caucus and other partner organizations, can also support municipalities that are considering the stretch code. Go to the Caucus’ Advanced Building Energy Efficiency Policies (ABEEP) Task Force webpage to find out more, view fact sheets, and other materials. To join the ABEEP Task Force, email Caucus Senior Sustainability Specialist Cheryl Scott at cscott@mayorscaucus.org.
  • The Building Energy Hub – The Hub is an objective resource from Illinois Green Alliance for building professionals of all levels of familiarity with energy efficiency. The Hub serves Illinois area stakeholders with critical training and resources, ensuring that the region can meet aggressive climate action goals within the buildings sector, while building an inclusive green economy.

Grants:

  • Illinois Climate Bank stretch code adoption grants of up to $200,000 per municipality – applications due May 23, 2025
  • SolarAPP+ residential solar permitting software adoption and implementation grants of up to $30,000 each – applications due May 11, 2025
    • These Illinois Climate Bank grants may also be used to update residential electrical codes, where that effort is necessary to adopt and implement SolarAPP+.
    • Notice of Funding Opportunity: SolarAPP+ NOFO
    • Application Link
    • Guide: How to Apply
  • Residential solar outreach grants of up to $500,000 per awardee – applications due May 19, 2025

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