The Building Energy Hub (the Hub), a project of Illinois Green Alliance. The Hub is a trustworthy, helpful, and credible resource for building professionals of all levels of familiarity with energy efficiency.

The Hub serves Chicago and Northeastern Illinois 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.

The Hub primarily serves the people who develop, own, manage, and operate buildings: 

• Developers and building owners 
• Property managers 
• Building operators and facility staff 

The Hub also supports contractors, architects, engineers, and other professionals who shape building projects, along with the community leaders and organizations working to improve building performance locally. 

Our programs and services help these professionals make confident decisions about their buildings. That includes identifying solutions that improve performance, complying with energy policies, navigating financing options, and planning strategies that lead to high-performance, low-emissions buildings. 

The Hub Advisory Board serves critical advisory functions and strategic guidance around programs, resources and educational offerings, and provides recommendations for initiatives and partnerships that help us meet the needs of the market. 

The Hub’s day-to-day functions and program implementation are the responsibility of the Hub staff.

The Illinois Green Alliance Board of Directors are legally and fiduciarily responsible for the Building Energy Resource Hub.

For now, the Hub will be a mix of online and in-person education along with tools and resources found at the Hub’s dedicated website. There is no physical location for the time being.

Submit a question or contact Hub staff directly to receive individual support or guidance. 

You can also access our resource pages for technology primers, industry playbooks and finance options.