Don't forget to register for our workshop to explore the climate benefits of electric outdoor equipment at the IDNR Beall Woods State Park (9285 Beall Woods Fire Ln, Mt Carmel, IL 62863)! The event is free & open to the public! Learn more & register here: forms.illinois.edu/sec/1246495652

Join us for this important in person event! Register here: smartenergy.illinois.edu/events/driving… For more on our upcoming events, visit: smartenergy.illinois.edu/events

A reminder that SEDAC will be holding a webinar 9/24 at 11am entitled Addressing PFAS In Water Treatment, which will explore different technologies that can remove PFAS from drinking water & their energy efficiency considerations for treatment. Register: smartenergy.illinois.edu/events/address…

Pollution Prevention Week theme today is home solutions to reduce pollution: for ideas click: epa.gov/p2week#What And join us 10/2 for our workshop: A Sustainable Path Forward. For more details & to register click: smartenergy.illinois.edu/events/a-susta…

Join us for our training session on the IL Stretch Energy Code: Residential Buildings on 10/15 from 12-1pm! We will cover the benefits of stretch energy codes & how jurisdictions may elect to adopt and enforce them & much more. Register here: smartenergy.illinois.edu/events/the-ill…

Join us for our free webinar: Wastewater Advanced Aeration Controls and Energy Management on 10/15 @ 10:30am. In this webinar, we will present control options to minimize energy consumption for aeration in lagoon & activated sludge plants. Register here: smartenergy.illinois.edu/events/wastewa…

A new report by LinkedIn on Global Green Skills Report 2023, finds that the need for people with green skills in the job market is growing rapidly, but the supply of workers with adequate green skills is not keeping up with demand. Click for full report: economicgraph.linkedin.com/content/dam/me…

Join us for a free workshop to explore the climate benefits of electric outdoor equipment at the IDNR Kickapoo State Recreation Area (10906 Kickapoo Park Rd, Oakwood, IL 61858). This event is open to the public. Register here: smartenergy.illinois.edu/events/electri…

Happy #EnergyEfficiencyDay! We’re proud of our Better Buildings partners who have saved nearly $22 billion in costs since 2011 with efficiency upgrades. Check out how they’re cutting GHG emissions and more through the Better Buildings Initiative: energy.gov/articles/doe-a…

Our Wastewater Advanced Aeration Controls & Energy Management educational event is coming up: 10/15 from 12pm—1pm. Our guest speaker from ABB will present the benefits & trade-offs for various types of DO, ORP & nutrient measurement devices. Register here: smartenergy.illinois.edu/events/wastewa…

Reminder: our webinar The Illinois Stretch Energy Code Benefits, Adoption & Implementation is next week, Tuesday 10/15. We’ll cover the benefits of stretch energy codes & how & why jurisdictions may elect to adopt & enforce them & much more! Register now: smartenergy.illinois.edu/events/the-ill…

On 10/9, SEDAC will hold a PWI in-person Field Day at Warren Village Hall to discuss the benefits of the IL EPA Public Water Infrastructure Program assessment & we’ll review the energy efficiency opportunities at the Warren WWTP. To register, click: smartenergy.illinois.edu/events/field-d…

At the last two Electric Tool & Mower Field Days with Illinois DNR, we explored many of the benefits of electric tools beyond reducing fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions. We’re thrilled to continue showcasing the benefits of electric tools & mowers across Illinois. Stay tuned!

The Northeast Waste Management Officials Association has developed a resource to educate residents, local officials, institutions & businesses of the dangers of PFAS, including a webinar, an 8-page guide & more. Check out this important resource here: newmoa.org/pfas-in-food-s…

Recently, to help businesses reduce the impact of pollution, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced $1.4 million in grant awards today for six recipients of the Businesses Reducing Impact on the Environment (BRITE) program. To apply: cookcountyil.gov/BRITE

As part of their Small Drinking Water Systems Webinar Series, U.S. EPA (US EPA) is holding an extended webinar on Oct. 29th from 1pm to 4pm ET called PFAS: Rule Implementation and Treatment. To learn more about this extended webinar and to register click here: epa.gov/water-research…

Join us for our in-person PWI Field Day: Implementing Energy Efficiency Projects at the Warren Wastewater Treatment Plant on 10/29 from 10am to 1pm. We’ll discuss the benefits of getting assessed by the IllinoisEPA PWA Program. Register here: smartenergy.illinois.edu/events/field-d…

The FTC has recently issued a warning about solar energy scams. To learn more about this advisory, click here: ftc.gov/.../08/dont-wa… If you learn of solar scams, report them to the FTC here: reportfraud.ftc.gov

Join us for our webinar on 11/12 where we will present an overview of the Illinois EPA Public Water Infrastructure Energy Assessment Program & common energy conservation measures from our past assessments at activated sludge facilities. Register here: smartenergy.illinois.edu/events/energy-…

Recently, SEDAC held webinars on pollution prevention. One webinar is Driving Towards Efficiency: Save Money & Reduce Pollution at your Automotive Service Business. Click to watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=tNtHPW…