Events Calendar

Upcoming events

• ISEA Fundraising Committee Meeting

  • Start
    March 10, 2010
  •  
    06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
  • Location
    ISEA Office, 656 W Randolph, 4W, Chicago, IL 60661

  Meet at the ISEA office conference room.  You will need to be buzzed in at the door to enter.
  
  
  

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• Solar 110 & Wind 110 Seminars

  • Start
    March 13, 2010
  •  
    09:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • Location
    Wright Community College, Room S-247, 4300 N. Narragansett - Chicago, IL 60634

  Register

  Both the Solar 110 and the Wind 110 will provide an
  introduction to solar and wind energy basics, types of systems, cost analysis and current state and federal financial incentives.
  
  The intended audience is professionals in a related field (engineer, electrician, plumber, realtor, architect, contractor) seeking an introductory level course in Solar and/or Wind energy. 
  
  Each seminar is three hours long with a brief break, so please come prepared with note taking supplies, beverages and snacks.  There will be a one hour lunch break between seminars. Lunch will be on your own.
  
  Solar 110     9:30 am - 12:30 pm
  Wind 110     1:30 pm -   4:30 pm
  
  Instructor
  Jim Gill, P.E., LEED AP, and HERS rater
  Jim is a licensed professional engineer with over thirty years experience in building, infrastructure and site construction, as well as environmental remediation.  He consults on energy efficiency and renewable energy systems for commercial and residential buildings. He is also an ISEA Board member.
  
  Registration
  Single seminar
  Member Fee $59, member guest $49
  Non-member Fee $79, non-member guest $79
  
  Both seminars
  Member Fee $99, member guest $89
  Non-member Fee $139, non-member guest $139
  
  A pdf of the presentation will be emailed on Friday prior to the seminar to all paid registrants as of 3/12/10.
  

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• Solar Entrepreneurship 204

  • Start
    March 20, 2010
  •  
    09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Wright Community Colleger, Room S-247, 4300 N. Narragansett Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

  Register

  The Solar Entrepreneurship 204 seminar is for the
  small business owner (contractor, engineer,
  developer, realtor or architect) interested in
  adding solar as an additional service or in starting
  a new small business.  It will develop a deeper understanding about solar opportunities in Illinois and equip you with
  market data, incentives and local resources to get you started quickly on the path to success.
  
  This seminar will be presented by a panel of Renewable Energy professionals and will provide ample time for questions and networking.
  
  Panel Speakers:
  Mark Burger - Principal, Kestrel Development
  Larry Harpster - 2nd Ward Alderman for City of Highwood
  Mike Johnson - VP of Operations, HarneTech
  
  Please come prepared with note taking materials, business cards, beverages and snacks. 
  
  Registration
  Members $59, member guests $49
  Non-members $79, non-member guests $79
  

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• Advanced PV 202

  • Start
    March 24, 2010
  •  
    05:30 PM - 08:30 PM
  • Location
    Parksite, 1563 Hubbard Ave, Batavia, IL 60510

  Register

  Advanced PV provides an in-depth introduction to planning and installing grid-tied residential scale module array systems, as well as furnishing a general expansion on what is needed to address other types of building based PV systems. (NOT a hands on workshop)
  
  Parksite has generously offered us the use of their business conference area and will be providing pizza and beverages for all attendees.
  
  
  Click here to get directions via Google maps.
  
  Instructor
  Mark Burger
  Mark is Principal Consultant at Kestrel Development Company, providing consulting services on renewable energy policy, technology and market development.  He has over 25 years experience in renewable energy and building energy applications.  Mark is also the ISEA Board President.
  
  To receive the member price, please login as a member, then visit the events page to register.
  
  Member fee $59, member guests fee $49
  Non-member fee $79, non-member guests fee $79
  

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• ISEA Board Meeting

  • Start
    March 24, 2010
  •  
    07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
  • Location
    ISEA office, 656 W Randolph, 4W, Chicago, IL 60661

  ISEA Board Meeting date changed from 3/10 to 3/24.
  Committee updates
  Name Change poll
  Membership report
  Education update
  
  

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• Solar 110

  • Start
    March 25, 2010
  •  
    05:30 PM - 08:30 PM
  • Location
    Parksite, 1400 Remington Blvd, Bolingbrook, IL 60490

  Register

  The Solar 110 seminar teaches the basics of solar energy, types of solar systems and provides information regarding state & federal financial incentives for renewable energy installations.  The intended audience is professionals in a complementary field (contractor, electrician, plumber, architect, engineer, realtor) who want an introductory course on solar energy.
  
  Parksite has generously offered the use of their business conference area and will be providing pizza and beverages for all attendees.
  
  
  Click here to get directions via Google maps.
  
  Instructor
  Jason La Fleur, LEED AP
  Jason is President and Director of Curriculum for Eco Achievers, Chair of the USGBC Chicago Chapter Green Building Committee, member of the USGBC Chicago Chapter Education Committee, Project Manager for the Alliance for Environmental Sustainability and active ISEA member.
  
  Registration
  To receive the member price, please login as a member, then visit the events page to register.
  
  Member fee $59, member guests fee $49
  Non-member fee $79, non-member guests fee $79
  

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• Advanced Thermal 201

  • Start
    March 27, 2010
  •  
    09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Wright Community College, Room S-247, 4300 N. Narragansett - Chicago, IL 60634

  Register

  Advanced Solar Thermal provides an in-depth explanation of methods and systems available for incorporating solar thermal heating domestic hot water and space heating at the residential level.  some of the challenges and topics emerging at the forefront of the industry will be covered. (NOT a hands on workshop)
  
  This class requires completion of Solar 110 or basic knowledge of solar energy and solar thermal systems.
  
  This is a three hour class with a brief break, so please come prepared with note taking supplies, beverages and snacks.
  
  Instructor
  Mark Burger
  Mark is Principal Consultant at Kestrel Development Company, providing consulting services on renewable energy policy, technology and market development.  He has over 25 years experience in renewable energy and building energy applications.  Mark is also the ISEA Board President.
  
  Registration
  Member Fee $59, member guest $49
  Non-member Fee $79, non-member guest $79
  
  A pdf of the presentation will be emailed on Friday prior to the seminar to all paid registrants as of 3/26/10.
  

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• Tour an Oak Park Green Home

  • Start
    March 27, 2010
  •  
    12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
  • Location
    1135 N. Grove Ave, Oak Park, IL

  LEED for Homes Illinois and the Alliance for Environmental Sustainability are hosting a FREE tour of an Oak Park LEED for Homes project.
  
  This home was built to blend in with the neighborhood, yet be a model of green building.  It incorporates geothermal heating and cooling and solar electric panels.
  
  Click here to register.
  

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• Earth Hour 2010

  • Start
    March 27, 2010
  •  
    08:30 PM - 09:30 PM
  • Location
    Earth

  Earth Hour 2010 in Illinois
  
  In 2009 millions of people across the glob participated in Earth Hour, a global movement led by Wold Wildlife Fund (WWF) and presented locally by ComEd.  Thanks to your efforts, more than 35 municipalities in Illinois and 1,400 businesses, churches, schools and organizations around the state turned out their lights for one hour to take a stand against climate change.
  
  To register your participation, click here to visit the Earth Hour website. 
  

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• Solar Architecture 203

  • Start
    April 10, 2010
  •  
    09:30 AM - 01:00 PM
  • Location
    Howard Alan Studio, 849 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL, 60614

  Register

  Howard Alan Architects has 30 years of experience as a design/build group specializing in organic architecture, passive and active solar and alternative energy conservation.
  
  Solar Architecture 203 will focus on how to incorporate passive and active solar energy into building design and why it is important.
  
  Location
  Howard Alan's Studio is in Lincoln Park about 1.5 miles east of Lake Michigan.  The entire 2nd floor is designed to capture the sun's heat and store it in the masonry walls, concrete floor, and the 5 fiberglass tubes of water.  A radiant heating system is embedded in the concrete floors for back up heat.  The building is insulated on the exterior side of the outer walls acting exactly like a winter coat to keep our body heat from radiating to a colder exterior.
  
  Instructor
  Howard Alan
  Howard is a leading urban Architect designing buildings that are sustainable and incorporate passive and active solar and alternative energy.
  
  Registration
  Members $59, member guests $49
  Non-members $79, non-member guests $79
  
  

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• Advanced Solar Thermal 201

  • Start
    April 13, 2010
  •  
    05:30 PM - 08:30 PM
  • Location
    Parksite, 1563 Hubbard Ave, Batavia, IL 60510

  Register

  Advanced Solar Thermal provides an in-depth explanation of methods and systems available for incorporating solar thermal heating domestic hot water and space heating at the residential level.  some of the challenges and topics emerging at the forefront of the industry will be covered. (NOT a hands on workshop)
  
  Parksite has generously offered us the use of their business conference area and will be providing pizza and beverages for all attendees.
  
  
  Click here to get directions via Google maps.
  
  Instructor
  Jim Gill, P.E., LEED AP and HERS rater
  Jim is a licensed professional engineer with over thirty years experience in building, infrastructure and site construction, as well as environmental remediation.  He consults on energy efficiency and renewable energy systems for commercial and residential buildings.  He is also an ISEA Board member.
  
  To receive the member price, please login as a member, then visit the events page to register.
  
  Member fee $59, member guests fee $49
  Non-member fee $79, non-member guests fee $79
  

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• SEDAC Public Sector Energy Efficiency Workshops

  • Start
    April 15, 2010
  •  
    08:30 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Location
    College of Lake County, 19351 West Washington Street, Grayslake, IL 60030

  Learn about the incentives available from DCEO and the Recovery Act and energy cost measures.
  
  Who should attend?
  Public Sector administrators of facility managers for public K-12 schools, community colleges, universities, park districts, local governments, water and waste water treatment facilities in the ComEd or Ameren Illinois Utilities service territories.
  
  Please visit SEDAC for more agenda and registration information.
  
  The Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) is sponsored by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) in partnership with ComEd and Ameren Illinois Utilities and provides valuable services at no cost to for-profit businesses and public facilities.
  

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• Solar & Wind 101

  • Start
    April 17, 2010
  •  
    09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Wright Community Colleger, Room S-247, 4300 N. Narragansett Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

  Register

  Solar & Wind 101 is an introductory seminar designed for the consumer who is interested in learning about residential and small business renewable energy applications.  It will provide an introduction to solar and wind energy, types of systems, and will explore the financials of purchasing a system.
  
  This is a three hour class with a brief break.  Please come prepared with note taking materials, a beverage and snacks. 
  
  Instructor
  Jim Gill, P.E., LEED AP and HERS rater
  Jim is a licensed professional engineer with over thirty years experience in building, infrastructure and site construction, as well as environmental remediation.  He consults on energy efficiency and renewable energy systems for commercial and residential buildings.  He is also an ISEA Board member.
  
  Registration
  Members $59, member guests $49
  Non-members $79, non-member guests $79
  
  A pdf of the presentation will be emailed on the Friday prior to the seminar to all paid registrants as of the morning of 4/16/2010.
  

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• Solar & Wind 101

  • Start
    April 21, 2010
  •  
    05:30 PM - 08:30 PM
  • Location
    Parksite, 1400 Remington Blvd, Bolingbrook, IL 60490

  Register

  Solar & Wind 101 is an introductory seminar designed for the consumer who is interested in learning about residential and small business renewable energy applications. 
  
  This seminar will provide an introduction to solar and wind energy, types of systems, and will explore the financials of purchasing a system.
  
  This is a three hour class with a brief break, so please come prepared with note taking supplies.
  
  Parksite has generously offered the use of their business conference area and will be providing pizza and beverages for all attendees.
  
  
  Click here to get directions via Google maps.
  
  Instructor
  Jim Gill, P.E., LEED AP and HERS rater
  Jim is a licensed professional engineer with over thirty years experience in building, infrastructure and site construction, as well as environmental remediation.  He consults on energy efficiency and renewable energy systems for commercial and residential buildings.  He is also an ISEA Board member.
  
  Registration
  To receive the member price, please login as a member, then visit the events page to register.
  
  Member fee $59, member guests fee $49
  Non-member fee $79, non-member guests fee $79
  

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• Solar & Wind 101 Seminar

  • Start
    April 24, 2010
  •  
    02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
  • Location
    Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road - Palatine, IL 60067

  Harper College is offering a Sustainable Living CE Certificate for which ISEA will be teaching a Solar & Wind 101 seminar.
  
  Solar energy is fast becoming a viable alternative for both homes and commercial property. Get ready to take advantage of the newest technologies to green your world and save money in a long term strategy. We will present the basics of solar and wind energy and discuss how solar and wind systems can be designed and implemented.
  
  Individuals who are curious to learn more about alternative energy sources in Illinois will benefit as much as architects, engineers, home and business owners, decision makers for public and non-profit facilities, realtors, developers, contractors, government officials and many other professionals. Solar and wind energy can be of interest to anyone.
  
  Click here or call (847) 925-6300 to register and pay for this course through Harper College.
  
  Seminar Fee $75
  
  The Sustainable Living CE certificate benefits people who are interested in a broad based understanding of the green movement and where they fit in it. It provides you with the information that you need to live a sustainable life while enhancing the skills of people who want to work in the green economy and be acclimated to the green movement. By completing this series of courses you will be ready to “walk the walk and talk the talk.” Then you can add the CE Certificate in Sustainable Living to your resume. 
  
  

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• ISEA Board Meeting

  • Start
    May 12, 2010
  •  
    07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
  • Location
    ISEA Office, 656 W Randolph, 4W, Chicago, IL 60661

  Solar Tour, American Solar Car Challenge
  

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• SOLAR 2010 - American National Solar Conference

  • Start
    May 17, 2010
  • End
    May 22, 2010
  • Location
    Phoenix, Arizona

  The American Solar Energy Society's annual conference.  For further information, go to the ASES conference link here.

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• Solar Architecture 203

  • Start
    June 12, 2010
  •  
    09:30 AM - 01:00 PM
  • Location
    Howard Alan Studio, 849 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL, 60614

  Register

  Howard Alan Architects has 30 years of experience as a design/build group specializing in organic architecture, passive and active solar and alternative energy conservation.
  
  Solar Architecture 203 will focus on how to incorporate passive and active solar energy into building design and why it is important.
  
  Location
  Howard Alan's Studio is in Lincoln Park about 1.5 miles east of Lake Michigan.  The entire 2nd floor is designed to capture the sun's heat and store it in the masonry walls, concrete floor, and the 5 fiberglass tubes of water.  A radiant heating system is embedded in the concrete floors for back up heat.  The building is insulated on the exterior side of the outer walls acting exactly like a winter coat to keep our body heat from radiating to a colder exterior.
  
  Instructor
  Howard Alan
  Howard is a leading urban Architect designing buildings that are sustainable and incorporate passive and active solar and alternative energy.
  
  Registration
  Members $59, member guests $49
  Non-members $79, non-member guests $79
  
  

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• American Solar Challenge

  • Start
    June 24, 2010
  • End
    June 24, 2010
  • Location
    Alton, Illinois

  For further information, go to American Solar Challenge website.

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• American Solar Challenge

  • Start
    June 25, 2010
  • End
    June 25, 2010
  • Location
    Peoria, Illinois

  For further information, go to American Solar Challenge website.

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• American Solar Challenge

  • Start
    June 26, 2010
  • End
    June 26, 2010
  • Location
    Naperville, Illinois

  For further information, go to American Solar Challenge website.

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• American Solar Challenge

  • Start
    June 27, 2010
  • End
    June 27, 2010
  • Location
    Chicago, Illinois

  For further information, go to American Solar Challenge website.

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• ISEA Board Meeting

  • Start
    July 14, 2010
  •  
    07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
  • Location
    Conference Call

  Committee Update, Heliographs, Education

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• ISEA Board Meeting

  • Start
    September 08, 2010
  •  
    07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
  • Location
    ISEA Office, 656 W Randolph, 4W, Chicago, IL 60661

  Solar Tour
  

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• Solar Architecture 203

  • Start
    September 18, 2010
  •  
    09:30 AM - 01:00 PM
  • Location
    Howard Alan Studio, 849 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL, 60614

  Register

  Howard Alan Architects has 30 years of experience as a design/build group specializing in organic architecture, passive and active solar and alternative energy conservation.
  
  Solar Architecture 203 will focus on how to incorporate passive and active solar energy into building design and why it is important.
  
  Location
  Howard Alan's Studio is in Lincoln Park about 1.5 miles east of Lake Michigan.  The entire 2nd floor is designed to capture the sun's heat and store it in the masonry walls, concrete floor, and the 5 fiberglass tubes of water.  A radiant heating system is embedded in the concrete floors for back up heat.  The building is insulated on the exterior side of the outer walls acting exactly like a winter coat to keep our body heat from radiating to a colder exterior.
  
  Instructor
  Howard Alan
  Howard is a leading urban Architect designing buildings that are sustainable and incorporate passive and active solar and alternative energy.
  
  Registration
  Members $59, member guests $49
  Non-members $79, non-member guests $79
  
  

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• Illinois Solar Tour

  • Start
    October 02, 2010
  •  
    10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
  • Location
    Throughout Illinois

  The Illinois Solar Tour is a part of a national Solar Tour hosted by American Solar Energy Society.  Today people all over the United States will be exploring and learning about renewable energy systems.
  
  Homeowners and businesses across the state generously welcome visitors to explore how to use renewable energy systems to reduce utility bills while minimizing the environmental impact of their buildings. 
  
  This is a self-guided tour and guidebooks contain all necessary information.
  
  Please visit our Solar Tour website to learn more.
  

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• ISEA Board Meeting

  • Start
    November 10, 2010
  •  
    07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
  • Location
    Conference Call

  Solar Tour, Education, Board elections
  

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• Solar Architecture 203

  • Start
    December 11, 2010
  •  
    09:30 AM - 01:00 PM
  • Location
    Howard Alan Studio, 849 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL, 60614

  Register

  Howard Alan Architects has 30 years of experience as a design/build group specializing in organic architecture, passive and active solar and alternative energy conservation.
  
  Solar Architecture 203 will focus on how to incorporate passive and active solar energy into building design and why it is important.
  
  Location
  Howard Alan's Studio is in Lincoln Park about 1.5 miles east of Lake Michigan.  The entire 2nd floor is designed to capture the sun's heat and store it in the masonry walls, concrete floor, and the 5 fiberglass tubes of water.  A radiant heating system is embedded in the concrete floors for back up heat.  The building is insulated on the exterior side of the outer walls acting exactly like a winter coat to keep our body heat from radiating to a colder exterior.
  
  Instructor
  Howard Alan
  Howard is a leading urban Architect designing buildings that are sustainable and incorporate passive and active solar and alternative energy.
  
  Registration
  Members $59, member guests $49
  Non-members $79, non-member guests $79
  
  

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