We invite all types of local public officials to join the commitment including mayors, city managers, councilmembers, city staff, working group or task force members, and more. 

The Illinois Clean Building Commitment makes clean, efficient, and affordable buildings simple. We can have the tools and resources for local elected officials and municipal staff to understand clean buildings and technologies, take advantage of existing state, utility, and federal programs, and engage their communities. 

The Illinois Clean Building Commitment offers policymakers a tailored pathway to meet their climate goals, reduce constituent’s energy burden, and future-proof your community. 

Support offered through the commitment includes: 

• One-on-One Technical Support 
• Grant writing assistance and support navigating financing. 
• Access to a resource library including case studies and testimonials.  
• Live webinars and listening sessions. 
• Advocacy support when it comes time to adopt a policy or ordinance.  
• Community engagement materials including social media posts and fliers. 
• Facetime with Illinois Green’s network of industry experts.  

Energy bills across the state have already begun to rise and maintaining the status quo could double consumer’s energy bills as fuel costs and system maintenance costs are predicted to skyrocket. Additionally, reducing the energy demand from buildings strengthens energy grid reliability. By reducing energy demand in buildings, you are putting less stress on the grid, making it more reliable and resilient.   

In addition, air pollution in homes and buildings are responsible for a number of public health issues, releasing pollutants such as benzene, a known carcinogen. These pollutants are also directly linked to over 21% of the childhood asthma cases in Illinois. 

Local Governments play a crucial role in addressing health, efficiency, and affordability of buildings in their community. Local governments can take action through high performance energy codes, transparent utility policy, and constituent education about incentives and rebates 

Signees of the Commitment pledge to supporting energy efficiency and clean buildings in their community. To deliver on this pledge, signees will meet with our staff regularly to develop and implement action plan involving community engagement, government preparation, and/or policy adoption.  

No, all resources, one-on-one support, and other assistance is available for free upon joining the commitment.  

Connect with your community’s leaders, share why clean buildings are an important issue for you, and ask them to join the Commitment. 

Contact Ryan Wilmington at rwilmington@illinoisgreenalliance.org or 312-248-3873. 

The Illinois Clean Building Commitment is an effort by Illinois Green Alliance to support municipalities with the education and resources on how to make buildings more energy efficient. Illinois Green Alliance is a membership-driven nonprofit that works collaboratively to promote green buildings and sustainable communities for all. Our network of building and sustainability industry professionals believe that green buildings are important to improving the quality of life for everyone in Illinois.