Batavia GREEN Program Returns for Second Year

Expanding Energy Savings Opportunities for Residents

 BATAVIA, IL (April 6, 2026) — The City of Batavia is launching the second year of its GREEN (Grants for Residential Energy Efficiency in Neighborhoods) Program, building on a highly successful first year that helped residents reduce energy use, lower utility bills, and improve home efficiency.
 
Funded through the City’s single-use bag fee and supported this year by additional Kane County grant funding, the program continues to invest in sustainable improvements for Batavia households. The 2026 program will provide home energy audits and grant funding to up to 29 households.
 
In its inaugural year, the GREEN Program helped residents identify improvements capable of saving on energy costs as well as reducing their carbon footprint.

“We saw firsthand how powerful this program can be. Homeowners gained clear, actionable insights to improve efficiency, and we’re excited to help even more residents see those same results this year,” said GREEN Program audit provider Craig Schneider.
 
Batavia resident and GREEN Program participant Marci Morden said the program provided valuable guidance and made improvements possible.

“After carefully noting areas of energy inefficiency in our home, Craig patiently explained the results of his findings along with several options for increased efficiency,” Morden said. “Without the support of the GREEN program, setting up and performing the weatherization improvements would have been impossible.”

City Administrator Laura Newman said the program reflects Batavia’s commitment to practical, community-focused sustainability efforts.

“This program is about giving residents clear information and real options to make their homes more efficient,” Newman said. “By reinvesting local funding back into our community, we’re helping households manage costs while making meaningful progress toward our long-term sustainability goals.”
 
How to Apply

Applications open April 6, 2026, and must be submitted by May 4, 2026. Residents can apply online at: https://audits.sustainedabilityconstruction.com/apply/batavia

Applicants will be notified of their status (accepted, denied, or waitlisted) in mid-May. Eligible applicants not initially selected will automatically be placed on a waitlist.
 
Program Details

The program offers two grant tracks: 15 standard grants of $1,000 and 14 income-qualified grants of $3,000 for households earning below 80% of the Area Median Income.

To be eligible, applicants must own and reside in the home, be in good standing with the City, and have no overdue municipal bills or unresolved code violations. Renters should request their landlord apply on their behalf.
 
What Participants Receive

Selected participants will receive a comprehensive home energy audit conducted by Sustained Ability Construction using its Energy Auditron platform. The audit includes: