Finance Fridays: Energy Efficiency Future Grant

October 17 at Noon CT

Join the Building Energy Hub for a free, 30-minute webinar that will provide an overview of the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity's (DCEO) Equitable Energy Future Grant Program. This grant program provides upfront capital to support the development of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects that benefit businesses, community organizations, and the workforce in historically disadvantaged communities. In this virtual session, we’ll explore how grants of $250,000 to $1 million will be available to eligible contractor businesses for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. 

Start Here: A Building Retrofit Series for Owners and Operators

Episode 2: Planning for Action – From Awareness to Strategy

November 5 at Noon CT

This three-part webinar series 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—while highlighting the hidden costs of doing nothing. Participants will leave with tools and clear next steps to manage buildings more efficiently and effectively. 

Episode 3: Making it Happen – Implementation Pathways