Hub April 2025 Newsletter
Building Energy Hub April 2025 Newsletter
Greetings -
We're excited to share some big news—the Building Energy Hub has a brand-new look! As Illinois’ trusted resource for building energy efficiency, we’ve refreshed our brand to better reflect who we are: practical, reliable, and dedicated to empowering professionals like you.
While our appearance is new, our commitment remains the same. You’ll continue to find the clear solutions, trusted guidance, and actionable resources you rely on—now with a look that aligns even more closely with our mission and values.
Interested in partnering with us? The Hub team is available to present on our tools and resources virtually and in-person, drop us a line. Thank you for your continued partnership!
Katie, Kindy, Matt & Rimjhim
The Hub Team
New on the Hub Blog: Electrification in Affordable Housing
Nuestro Hogar’s recent retrofit of three multifamily buildings in Humboldt Park shows how electrification can lower energy bills, cut emissions, and create healthier homes—especially for affordable housing residents. Read the Q&A with the project’s Energy Engineer below!
April Spotlight: Illinois Climate Bank
The Illinois Climate Bank is helping drive Illinois’ clean energy future by making financing more accessible for energy efficiency, electrification, and decarbonization projects. Through programs like the new Revolving Loan Fund, the Climate Bank is lowering barriers for building owners, contractors, and communities ready to invest in clean energy upgrades.
Want to tap into these new funding tools? You can learn more about the Illinois Climate Bank and its funding opportunities below. And see the next section for our upcoming webinar where we host experts from the Climate Bank to explore the Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund!
Upcoming Hub Events
Finance Friday: Illinois Climate Bank Revolving Loan Fund
May 9 @ 12PM
Join the Building Energy Hub for an overview of the Illinois Climate Bank's Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund (EE RLF) program. At this virtual program you’ll hear from Claire Brinley and Maria Colangelo at the Illinois Climate Bank about how you can leverage this exciting financing tool to support your next energy efficiency project.
Upcoming Partner Events
From Mobilize to Manage: Decarb Strategies for Existing Buildings
Hosted by Illinois Green Alliance
May 14 @ 12PM
This virtual, hour-long education session provides a practical introduction to decarbonizing existing buildings, covering the urgency of climate action, key sustainability concepts, and the business case for emissions reduction. Speakers will provide an overview of the 5M Decarbonization Roadmap, a best practice approach to developing and implementing comprehensive decarb strategies for existing buildings.
Get Ready: 2024 IECC Updates
Hosted by SEDAC
May 20 @ 12PM
The 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is here—and changes are on the way for Illinois. This training will cover major updates from the 2021 to 2024 IECC and preview proposed Illinois amendments.
Strategic Decarbonization Planning Training Series
Hosted by NYSERDA, Building Energy Exchange, RMI, Ember Strategies
This three-part series is designed to help industry professionals tackle complex retrofit projects with confidence. Tailored for professionals in engineering, real estate, and technology, this training series will equip participants with the tools and knowledge to drive practical, cost-effective low-carbon retrofits in large buildings.
Want Personalized Assistance?
The
Hub Help Desk is ready for your questions and inquiries. The Help Desk provides free, comprehensive support for building professionals, including commercial and multi-family building owners, contractors, and municipal representatives. Call us at 855-520-7693 or email help@buildinghub.energy today! You can also provide details via our online form about your building, role, and what assistance you need.
