EnergySense Resilience Center is an applied research center at the University of Illinois System that empowers organizations with practical energy solutions.
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Join EnergySense, IL Green Business Assoc, and The Plant Chicago for a free workshop to help you transition to safer, more sustainable packaging on 11/4 at The Plant. We will hold an English session @ 1:30, then a Spanish session @ 3:30. Click to register: energysense.uillinois.edu/..…
On 10/28, @UofC will hold Climate Frontiers: Energy and Climate, an annual day-long program of special events demonstrating the University’s work on energy & climate change including a Climate Showcase, Student Poster Session & Career Fair. Click for more: climate.uchicago.edu/climate…
The ACEEE has released three new briefs on ways building owners and operators can increase energy efficiency, comfort & save money by using Building Energy Management Control Systems (BEMCS), increasingly integrated with AI. Access each brief here: aceee.org/blog-post/2025/11/…
EnergySense was recently recognized on Shaw Local for our work on the City of Rochelle's Energy Action Plan, a framework to transition from the coal powered Prairie State Generating Station to affordable, renewable energy sources. Read the article, here: shawlocal.com/ogle-county-ne…
The @ILEPA Clean Industry Concierge has launched!
Industry leaders, gov officials & technical experts met for the IL Clean Industry Concierge Kick-Off Workshop & Industrial Heat Pump Bootcamp, both part of the Illinois' Climate Action Plan. Details here: cleanindustry.uic.edu/
We have been recognized by @RKFDNewsFirst for our recent free, hands-on workshop designed to help businesses transition to safer, more sustainable packaging at @KatiesCup. See our blog post:
smartenergy.illinois.edu/a-s…
Reminder! Register for @ILInnoNetwork 2026 Conference: Powering Illinois Together coming up Oct. 22-23 at @SIUE. Join INN and learn about projects to support ethical, socially engaged, and sustainable economic growth in Illinois. Register here: iin.uillinois.edu/conference…
The @IllinoisDCEO has released 3 notices of opportunity for 3 CEJA programs: the Clean Jobs Workforce Network, Energy Transition Navigators & the Climate Works Pre-apprenticeship. Application deadline for each is 10/30, 2026. Click for further information: dceo.illinois.gov/ceja/ceja-…
Next week is the IL Concierge Kick-Off Workshop & Industrial Heat Pump Bootcamp at Elgin Community College on 10/6 & 7. This two-day in-person event features two industry-focused workshops on decarbonization. To learn more & to register, click here: lp.constantcontactpages.com/…
Food waste generates enormous amounts of GHG emissions, especially methane, created when food breaks down in landfills. The EPA estimates the US annual food waste emissions are greater than those from all domestic & international US flights.
More here: epa.gov/sustainable-manageme…
EnergySense, with @ChooseDuPage & Kane County & the IL Sustainable Technology Center, provides free tech assistance to 10 small food-focused companies, then recommendations to reduce food & resource waste & improve sustainability. Apply here! tinyurl.com/2s4cxkds #fwpw2026
In 2020, the @WastedFoodAA spearheaded the development of the Food Waste Reduction Toolkit for Illinois Schools, with input from stakeholders throughout the state. Help spread the message by sharing it with teachers and schools in your area! wastedfoodaction.org/school-…
The theme for Food Waste Prevention Week 2026 is Food Heroes in Your Neighborhood! Highlight your food waste prevention heroes on social media! Share a photo & your reason & tag @savethefoodweek & your nominee & include #FoodHeroesInMyHood. And check out: foodwastepreventionweek.com/
A major aspect of the US Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 is to reduce or eliminate “waste at the source, promoting the use of nontoxic substances." These actions save lives, & billions of dollars in pollution clean up. Learn about the P2 Act here: epa.gov/p2/pollution-prevent…
This Pollution Prevention Week, you may wonderwhat you can do to help prevent pollution in your community. The US EPA has tips for what we can do at home, work and school to help reduce pollution. Check it out here: epa.gov/p2/what-you-can-do-a…. #P2Week2026
The Safer Foodware Initiative is a collaboration of EnergySense, IL Green Business Association, Takeout 25, Bright Beat & Seven Generations to promote widespread adoption of PFAS-free single use foodware to protect human health. Learn more: smartenergy.illinois.edu/a-s… #P2Week2026
Food Waste Prevention Week (FWPW) is Sept. 28 - Oct. 4, 2026. EnergySense will be sharing relevant tips, resources, & highlights from IL projects during the week on social media. Be sure to follow us & learn more at: foodwastepreventionweek.com/
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Join EnergySense, Energy Resource Center & the Industrial Heat Pump Alliance Oct. 6 and 7, for the IL Concierge Kick-Off Workshop & Industrial Heat Pump Bootcamp, industry-focused workshops at Elgin Community College. Learn more & register here: lp.constantcontactpages.com/…
Join EnergySense, IL Green Business Association & Sustain Rockford for a free, hands-on workshop to help you transition to safer, more sustainable packaging. Learn about cost-effective sourcing, gain peer insights & make local connections. Register here: energysense.uillinois.edu/ev…
Illinois Solar for All, a state program to make solar accessible to residents, nonprofits & public facilities in low-income communities & envir. injustice areas, has been gaining momentum. Learn if you qualify here: illinoissfa.com/ For more, read: canarymedia.com/articles/sol…
