Section 151.210  Definitions

As used in this Subpart:

"Energy efficiency project" means any improvement, repair, alteration or betterment of any building or facility owned or operated by an eligible applicant as set forth in Section 151.220, or any equipment, fixture or furnishing to be added to or used in any building or facility, subject to the building code authorized in Section 2-3.12 of the School Code [105 ILCS 5/2-3.12] (see 23 Ill. Adm. Code 180), that is designed to reduce energy consumption and may include, without limitation, one or more of the following:

Insulation of the building envelope, structure or systems within the building;

Storm windows or doors, caulking or weather stripping, multi-glazed windows or doors, heat absorbing or heat reflective glazed and coated window or door systems, additional glazing, reductions in glass area, or other window and door system modifications that reduce energy consumption;

Automated or computerized energy control systems;

Heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or HVAC system repairs or replacements (this does not include initial installations);

Replacement or modification of lighting fixtures to increase the energy efficiency of the lighting system without increasing the overall illumination of a facility, unless an increase in illumination is necessary to conform to the applicable building code for the lighting system after the proposed modifications are made;

Energy recovery systems;

Energy conservation measures that provide long-term cost reductions;

Alternative energy systems, including but not limited to wind power or solar power systems; and

Other projects designed to reduce the consumption or use of energy.

An energy efficiency project may involve different types of work on a single building or structure, or may involve a single type of work (e.g., new roofing or windows) on several buildings or structures.  There is no limit to the cost of a project; however, grant awards shall not exceed $250,000 per project per fiscal year, and applicants shall provide a match from local funds and/or eligible federal or other funds equal to the grant amount requested (see Section 5-200(a) of the School Construction Law).

"Grant" means a school energy efficiency project grant.

"Regional office of education" has the meaning set forth in Article 3A of the School Code [105 ILCS 5/Art. 3A] and includes the chief administrative officer of the educational service centers established pursuant to Section 2-3.62 of the School Code [105 ILCS 5/2-3.62] (Section 3-0.01 of the School Code).

(Source:  Amended at 39 Ill. Reg. 10035, effective June 30, 2015)