The Illinois General Assembly was the first state legislature in the nation to adopt a comprehensive Environmental Protection Act. It was signed into law by Governor Richard Ogilvie and became effective on July 1, 1970. As a part of that act, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency was created.

The mission of the Illinois EPA is to safeguard environmental quality, consistent with the social and economic needs of the State, so as to protect health, welfare, property and the quality of life.

SECC is a nonprofit organization that works to learn the wants and needs of energy consumers in the United States, encourage the collaborative sharing of best practices in consumer engagement among industry stakeholders, and educate the public about the benefits of the smart grid.

i3 Energy strives to assist utility clients with achieving their energy savings and sustainability plans. Our team is focused on Inclusion, Integration, and Innovation (i3) to help each of our clients expand their energy efficiency program reach via trade ally networks, workforce development and technical trainings.

Elevate seeks to create a just and equitable world in which everyone has clean and affordable heat, power, and water in their homes and communities — no matter who they are or where they live. Making the benefits and services of the clean energy economy accessible to everyone is how we fight climate change while supporting equity.

GTI Energy is a research organization with the energy to lead. We solve important energy challenges, turning raw technology into practical solutions that create exceptional value for our customers in the global marketplace. We are driven by four primary objectives, which span the energy industry value chain. They provide both the focus and enduring opportunity for our business endeavors.

Frontier Energy provides exceptional services, programs, and tools that encourage the intelligent use of energy to preserve resources for current and future generations.

Cascade Energy provides corporations and utilities with the industrial strength expertise needed to realize their energy efficiency potential. With a full complement of services and engineering know-how based on 20 years of experience, Cascade has a proven track record of increasing industrial energy efficiency by reducing energy consumption and costs.