Grant applications, valued at $2M and relating to the Trust’s Combined Heat and Power (CHP) initiative, have been submitted to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). The Trust, along with participating City agencies and engineering contractors, submitted seven total grant applications that would help complete CHP-related projects across Chicago Public Schools, the Chicago Department of Aviation, the Department of Water Management, and the Metropolitan
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Municipal Buildings Retrofit Progress Report
The Chicago Infrastructure Trust, in coordination with the Public Buildings Commission and 2FM, is pleased to provide an implementation update for the Municipal Buildings Retrofit initiative, as of October 31, 2014. To view the progress report, please click here.
Trust Receives CHP Proposals
The Chicago Infrastructure Trust has announced the receipt of two, separate unsolicited proposals to implement Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems throughout the City. As per the Trust’s Contracting Manual, an Open Bidding Process has been initiated, and any alternative proposals are due by October 24, 2014 at 9AM CT.
Trust Relocates Headquarters, Announces New Hires
On August 11, 2014, the Chicago Infrastructure Trust relocated its headquarters from the Merchandise Mart to the historic Jewelers’ Building at 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1450, a map of which is available here. Additionally, the Trust is pleased to welcome Mike Miretti, Managing Director, and Rhea Coleman, Office Manager, as its newest full time employees.
Trust Applies for CNG “Tiger Team” Grant
The Chicago Infrastructure Trust has contacted the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) to apply for a “Tiger Team” grant for technical consultancy reimbursement related to its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Open Bidding Process, a service valued at up to $30K. The NREL approved the project on October 29, 2014 and is in the process of finalizing non-disclosure agreements with the Trust to exchange data and
Municipal Buildings Retrofit Construction Begins
Construction for the Municipal Buildings Retrofit project is underway and will be led by Ameresco Inc., Noresco, LLC and Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. Some of the 60 locations to be serviced include: City Hall Harold Washington Library Public Safety Headquarters Chicago Cultural Center Roseland Health Center 11th District Police Station Pershing Road Warehouse The Trust forecasts an 18% annual reduction in building energy usage as
PACE Open Bidding Process Closes
The Open Bidding Process regarding the establishment of a commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) special assessment program has closed. This follows the Trust’s receipt of an unsolicited proposal regarding a PACE program in January 2014. Open bidding commenced on June 2, 2014.
Meeting Notice – June 12, 2014
CHICAGO INFRASTRUCTURE TRUST MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Chicago Infrastructure Trust will meet Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 12:15 P.M. at the Metropolitan Planning Council, 140 South Dearborn Street, Suite 1400.
PACE Open Bidding Process Commences
Following an unsolicited proposal to establish a commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) special assessment program, the Trust is soliciting alternative proposals through an Open Bidding Process. All proposals are due June 26, 2014 by 5 PM CDT.
Trust Applies for PACE Grant
The Chicago Infrastructure Trust has applied for a $500K Building Industry Training and Education (BITE) grant through Illinois’ Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). The grant would support a training and roll-out program for the Trust’s ongoing Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) initiative, in conjunction with the creation of a City ordinance permitting the program. The DCEO is expected to award the grant in Spring 2015.