Hub March 2026 Newsletter

Greetings -

Each month the Hub is here to provide objective guidance so you can make informed decisions about building upgrades, operations, and long-term efficiency planning. This month we're excited to highlight ComEd's Kickstart incentives, our new green building case study database, and a number of upcoming education programs that can help you navigate the complexities of your next building retrofit project. Read below for updates on Hub resources, incentives, and live and on-demand education. 



Thanks,

Katie, Rimjhim & Matt
The Hub Team

Don't Miss Out on Energy Savings With These Limited-Time ComEd Incentives

ComEd is offering limited-time Kickstart incentives to help businesses and public facilities reduce upfront project costs and move forward with energy efficiency upgrades. Customers who submit a pre-application by March 31 can qualify for up to 40% in additional incentives for most projects. 



These incentives can help organizations lower long-term operating costs, improve comfort and safety, and achieve meaningful energy savings.

Don't know where to begin? Start by requesting a FREE facility assessment?

New on The Building Energy Pod

In the latest episode of The Building Energy Pod, Manny Flores, president and CEO of SomerCor, highlights the role of grants and economic development funds in supporting building upgrades and neighborhood sustainability. Manny addresses the barriers small and medium-sized building owners face in accessing capital for energy efficiency upgrades and emphasizes the need for collaboration among lenders, policymakers, and nonprofits.



Upcoming Hub Events

Hub 101: Tools and Resources for Your Building
Wednesday, May 6 @ 12:00 PM

Join us for a virtual education session to explore how the Hub serves Illinois building professionals with critical trainings and practical resources to plan and implement energy efficiency and high-performance buildings retrofits. In Hub 101, we'll help you navigate these resources and demonstrate how they can help you improve your project, meet code requirements and sustainability goals, and accelerate building performance across Illinois.

#ICYMI: Virtual Education Recordings

The Business Case for Decarbonization: Why it Matters

This recorded webinar will help building owners and operators understand the financial and operational value of energy efficient retrofits. From making the business case to planning and implementation, experts will share strategies, incentives, and success stories that show how practical upgrades cut costs, reduce risks, and strengthen long-term building performance.

Code Workshops: 2023 Illinois Commercial Stretch Code

This session will familiarize building industry professionals with the amendments to the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code® (IECC) that comprise the 2023 Illinois Commercial Stretch Energy Code. The session will focus on the key amendments in the commercial provisions, reasoning behind the changes, and the impact these changes have on the implementation and enforcement

Code Workshops: 2023 Illinois Residential Stretch Code

This program will focus on the key amendments in the residential provisions, reasoning behind the changes, and the impact these changes have on the implementation and enforcement of the energy code. Tune in to get a better understanding of the importance of energy codes in reducing building energy use and meeting the site energy indexes in the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act. 

Upcoming Partner Events