- The Stretch Building Code Grant Program, funded by congressionally approved and lawfully awarded funds from U.S. EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG), is designed to facilitate the adoption, implementation, and enforcement of the Illinois Stretch Energy Code by supporting local governments with the necessary resources to navigate this process. The program will provide financial support for education, community engagement, and technical assistance to ensure that municipalities are well-equipped to integrate the stretch code into their regulatory frameworks. Program funds will be allocated over a five-year period, with the goal of supporting 90 municipalities and local government units in adopting the Illinois Stretch Code.
- Through this grant program, municipalities will receive funding that enables these local governments to better understand the stretch code, determine local impacts, support community engagement, and develop implementation plans. The program aims to streamline the process by offering resources for internal capacity-building, public engagement efforts, and technical training for staff responsible for code enforcement.
Stretch Building Code Adoption Support
Raise the Bar for Energy Efficiency, and Drive Down Future Energy Costs