BEAR
   Bureau of Energy and Recycling:

This Web site includes links to the following Illinois program areas: Economic Stimulus, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Biofuels, and Recycling.

 BOC 
Building Operator Certification:

If you’re a facility operator or manager, this Web site offers competency-based energy efficiency training and certification for all aspects of building management and maintenance.

CEE
Consortium for Energy Efficiency:

At the CEE Web site, discover how collaboration of U.S. and Canadian efficiency programs accelerates the development and availability of energy- efficient technologies and improves communications and commonality of programs in the marketplace. The Ameren Illinois Utilities use CEE resources to determine eligibility for numerous Act On Energy lighting measures.

CFL Recycling Resources:

The Earth911.com Web site includes information on how and where to recycle CFLs. Other sources include www.epa.gov/bulbrecycling and www.lamprecycle.org.

DCEO
Illinois Department of Commerce
and Economic Opportunity:

Explore the many energy-saving incentive programs offered for local governments, municipal corporations, school districts or community college districts at the DCEO Web site.

DSIRE
Database of State Incentives
for Renewables and Efficiency:

This Web site provides a listing by state, of incentive programs and tax credits, deductions and exemptions at the federal and state level. The site is frequently updated with new programs.

EEPS
Energy Efficiency
Portfolio Standards:

This site has information about energy efficiency programs from the Ameren Illinois Utilities, Commonwealth Edison, and DCEO.

EPAct (Energy Policy Act) Tax Breaks:

Visit this site for a list of tax incentives for businesses.

Illinois Clean Energy
Community Foundation:

This site allows you to explore the Foundation’s programs and projects to improve energy efficiency, develop renewable energy resources and preserve and enhance natural areas and wildlife habitats throughout Illinois.

Learn more about the DCEO Recycling Program for local government, businesses and non-profits at this site.

The REAP Guaranteed Loan Program encourages the commercial financing of renewable energy (bioenergy, geothermal, hydrogen, solar, wind and hydropower) and energy efficiency projects. Under the program, project developers will work with local venders, who in turn can apply to USDA Rural Development for a loan guarantee of up to 85 percent of the loan amount. Grants are also offered.

SEDAC
Smart Energy Design
Assistance Center:

This site offers Illinois businesses and public facilities free advice and analyses to to increase their economic viability through the efficient use of energy resources.