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This bill amends the School Code to enhance energy conservation measures and processes for school districts and area vocational centers. The legislation updates existing regulations regarding energy conservation by defining key terms, establishing new guidelines for guaranteed energy savings contracts, and creating additional oversight mechanisms. Specifically, the bill requires regional superintendents to inspect and approve school building plans that include energy conservation measures, expands the definition of "energy conservation measure" to clarify what improvements are eligible, and introduces more stringent requirements for evaluating and awarding energy savings contracts. The bill mandates that proposals be thoroughly reviewed, with performance reviews conducted at least every four years, and requires detailed documentation of projected and actual energy operating cost savings. A new provision involves the Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC), which will help school districts identify qualified energy service providers and establish guidelines for reviewing energy performance contracts. The legislation aims to ensure more transparency, accountability, and effectiveness in how school districts implement energy-saving projects, with a focus on reducing long-term operating costs while maintaining high standards for technical expertise and contract evaluation.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3381&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104