Energy Savings

2026-11-03

The SCHOOL CITY OF EAST CHICAGO is seeking qualifications from qualified Energy Service Companies ( ESCOS ) to implement a comprehensive guaranteed energy savings program across multiple SCHOOL CITY OF EAST CHICAGO - owned facilities . This initiative will be executed in full compliance with I . C . 36 - 1 - 12 . 5 The SCHOOL CITY OF CHICAGO has multiple locations and areas where energy conservation and / or local clean electricity generation can be implemented . Additionally , SCHOOL CITY OF CHICAGO intends to provide resiliency for critical equipment and perform infrastructure improvements through the program . SCHOOL CITY OF CHICAGO anticipates a major reduction in annual utility costs through the implementation of this energy conservation / local generation program . The selected ESCO will be required to conduct a thorough investment grade audit ( IGA ) and subsequently identify , engineer , design , implement , maintain , and provide financing assistance for all approved energy conservation measures under a fixed - cost arrangement . The primary objective of this project is to enable the SCHOOL CITY OF EAST CHICAGO to achieve significant facility improvements and energy efficiency without requiring capital expenditures , or additional tax revenue commitments . Through this performance - based approach the SCHOOL CITY OF EAST CHICAGO aims to reduce operational costs while enhancing facility performance and sustainability .

Indiana

2026-04-08