Awarded Projects

Awarded Projects Awarded Projects Award Information Springfield Housing Authority Award- $500,000 The Springfield Housing Authority provides housing assistance to residents in Sangamon County, IL. With the awarded funds, the Springfield Housing Authority made energy efficiency in 57 units at Johnson Park. Recommended upgrades include: • new windows, • new screen doors, • and new exterior doors. The recommended project upgrades represent an average annual energy savings of approximately 75,810 kWh. Effingham County Housing Authority Completed Project Award- $499,200 The Effingham County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to residents in Altamont, IL. With the awarded funds, the Effingham County Housing Authority made energy efficiency upgrades in 14 units in Altamont. Implemented upgrades include: • high efficiency furnaces, • central air conditioning (including new ductwork). • programmable thermostats, • tankless water heaters, • LED light fixtures, LED bulbs inside and outside, • stoves, • Energy Star refrigerators, • range hoods, • double hung low-E vinyl windows, • continuous run bathroom exhaust fans, • attic insulation, • exterior door weatherstripping and door sweeps, • stools, • and water saving sink aerators and shower heads. Implemented upgrades represent an average annual savings of: • $272,160, • 102,755.01 kWh, • and 88.8 Greenhouse gas emissions (MTCO 2 e). Current Project Award- $500,000 With the awarded funds, the Effingham County Housing Authority will make energy efficiency upgrades in 20 units across Edgewood, IL. Recommended upgrades include: • high efficiency furnaces, • programmable thermostats, • exhaust hoods and range hoods, • water heaters and closets, • LED light fixtures, • smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, • attic insulation, • and miscellaneous weatherstripping, door sweeps, and air sealing. The recommended project upgrades represent an average annual energy cost savings of approximately $10,000. Housing Authority of Pope County Award: $146,300 The Housing Authority of Pope County provides housing assistance to residents in Pope County, IL. With the awarded funds, the Housing Authority of Pope County made energy efficiency upgrades at 20 units in Golconda. Implemented upgrades include: • high efficiency on-demand water heaters, • and high efficiency gas furnaces. Implemented upgrades represent an average annual savings of: • $1,888.95, • 1,086 therms, • and 5.7 Greenhouse gas emissions (MTCO 2 e). Jackson County Housing Authority Award: $420,000 The Jackson County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to residents in Jackson County, IL. With the awarded funds, the Jackson County Housing Authority will make energy efficiency upgrades at 20 units in Murphysboro. Recommended upgrades include: • high efficiency condensing boilers with heat valves, • efficient variable speed drive pumps, • LED feixtures and bulbs, • and Energy Star rated refrigerators. The recommended project upgrades represent an average annual energy cost savings of approximately $12,118. Keyhole to Opportunity NFP Award- $103,170 Keyhole to Opportunity NFP is a non-profit organization focused on providing safe, affordable housing for low-income residents based in Marion, Illinois. With the awarded funds, Keyhole to Opportunity NFP made energy efficiency upgrades at 36 houses in Cairo. Implemented upgrades include: • attic insulation, • and new HVAC systems. Implemented upgrades represent an average annual savings of: • $2,300, • 18,800 kWh, • and 16 Greenhouse gas emissions (MTCO 2 e). Illinois Independent Living Center Award- $221,498