The University of Illinois' commitment to achieving sustained energy and environmental performance requires an ongoing, integrated and systematic approach to energy management.

The University Energy Task Force was formed in September 2006 to take a comprehensive look at all aspects of energy production, use, and conservation at the University.

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Campus Energy Conservation Committee was created to develop a campus energy policy to help colleges, departments, Facilities & Services, and campus administrators reduce energy consumption while not adversely affecting departmental functions — including research.