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Small Business Energy Efficiency Program is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) via the Illinois Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA). This program, part of the Illinois Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA), supports small businesses in making energy efficiency upgrades such as HVAC improvements, LED lighting, insulation, renewable energy installations, and battery storage.
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Small Business Energy Efficiency Program is funded by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) via the Illinois Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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