Johanna Schlegel
Consultant, Government Projects & Trade Missions
+1 (312) 5850-8312 schlegel@gaccmidwest.org
Event Details:
- Event Start: March 23, 2026
- Event End: March 27, 2026
- Location: Illinois & Ohio
- Language: English
Information about the target market:
Illinois is one of the most energy-intensive industrial locations in the US and offers excellent opportunities for German suppliers of energy-efficient solutions for thermal processes thanks to ambitious efficiency targets, subsidy programs, and an innovative environment. The Chicago metropolitan area is also an important location for data centers – a growing market for efficient heating and cooling technologies.
Ohio also offers interesting opportunities, particularly through industrial activities and growing energy demand in the data center context. Here, the focus is increasingly on energy security, security of supply, efficient cooling, and waste heat utilization.
This presents attractive business opportunities for German companies in the areas of waste heat recovery, electrification of process heat, high-temperature heat pumps, boiler and furnace systems, and digital process and energy management solutions.
Opportunities for German Companies:
Participants will have access to market briefings, company visits, two business breakfasts, and individually organized B2Bs. They will be able to present their technologies to an expert audience, establish contacts with potential partners, and learn about the specifics of the local markets.
Costs:
A contribution based on the size of the company is charged for participation in energy business trips, project exploration trips, and consortium trips:
- Micro-enterprises: €250 net
- Small and medium-sized enterprises: €850 net
- Large enterprises: €1,500 net
This measure is subject to de minimis aid of up to a maximum of €5,531.25 net.
For details on de minimis aid, please refer to the conditions of participation.
This initiative is part of the German Energy Solutions Initiative funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE).