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Events Calendar

Welcome to the ISEA Events Calendar.  We offer a variety of seminars and courses designed to help people learn about sustainable energy practices and how to implement them successfully.

Online registration for all courses is available by clicking on the register button at the bottom of the page.  You may also email us at contactisea@illinoissolar.org if you have questions or experience any difficulties.


Upcoming events

    • February 13, 2010
    • 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Wright Community College, 4300 N. Narragansett - Chicago, IL 60634
    Advanced Thermal 201 provides a more in-depth look at Solar Thermal systems.

    This class requires completion of Solar 110 or basic knowledge
    of solar energy and solar thermal systems.

    Classroom S-247

    This is a three hour class with a brief break, so please come
    prepared with note taking supplies, beverages 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
    Member Fee $59, member guest $49
    Non-member Fee $79, non-member guest $79

    Please register and pay online using a credit/debit card or a
    Paypal account.

    A pdf of the presentation will be emailed on Friday prior to the seminar to all paid registrants as of 2/12/10.

    • February 18, 2010
    • 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
    • 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 101 & 204 course.

    The Solar Entrepreneurship 204 course 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.

    Click here or call (847) 925-6300 to register
    for this course through Harper College.


    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. 

    We ask that you register here for our records, but please remember that you must register and pay for the course
    through Harper College.

    • February 20, 2010
    • 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Wright Community College, 4300 N. Narragansett - Chicago, IL 60634
    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.

    Classroom S-247

    This is a three hour class with a brief break, so please come
    prepared with note taking supplies, beverages 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
    Member Fee $59, member guest $49
    Non-member Fee $79, non-member guest $79

    Please register and pay online using a credit/debit card or a
    Paypal account.

    A pdf of the presentation will be emailed on Friday prior to the seminar to all paid registrants as of 2/19/10.

    • February 24, 2010
    • 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
    • Peoria Civic Center, Peoria, IL

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    The Illinois Wind Working Group is organizing the Wind Farms in Illinois Conference to discuss issues of importance to County Board and Zoning Board members.  Topics will address responsibilities and best practices of boards, taxation, roads, leases, decommissioning, and property value guarantees.

    Please visit their website to learn more about this conference.

    • March 06, 2010
    • 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Wright Community College, 4300 N. Narragansett - Chicago, IL 60634
    Advanced PV 202 provides a more in-depth look at Solar PV systems.

    This class requires completion of Solar 110 or basic knowledge
    of solar energy and solar pv systems.

    Classroom S-247

    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

    Please register and pay online using a credit/debit card or a
    Paypal account.

    A pdf of the presentation will be emailed on Friday prior to the seminar to all paid registrants as of 3/05/10.

    • March 10, 2010
    • 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    • Conference Call
    Committee Update, Heliographs, Education
    • April 15, 2010
    • 08:30 AM - 12:15 PM
    • 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.
    • April 24, 2010
    • 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
    • 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 101 & 204 course.

    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 energy and discuss how solar 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 energy can be of interest to anyone.

    Click here or call (847) 925-6300 to register for this course through Harper College.

    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. 

    We ask that you register here for our records, but please remember that you must register and pay for the course through Harper College.
    • May 12, 2010
    • 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    • ISEA Office, 656 W Randolph, 4W, Chicago, IL 60661
    Solar Tour, American Solar Car Challenge
    • May 17, 2010
    • May 22, 2010
    • Phoenix, Arizona
    The American Solar Energy Society's annual conference.  For further information, go to the ASES conference link here.
    • June 24, 2010
    • June 24, 2010
    • Alton, Illinois
    For further information, go to American Solar Challenge website.
    • June 25, 2010
    • June 25, 2010
    • Peoria, Illinois
    For further information, go to American Solar Challenge website.
    • June 26, 2010
    • June 26, 2010
    • Naperville, Illinois
    For further information, go to American Solar Challenge website.
    • June 27, 2010
    • June 27, 2010
    • Chicago, Illinois
    For further information, go to American Solar Challenge website.
    • July 14, 2010
    • 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    • Conference Call
    Committee Update, Heliographs, Education
    • September 08, 2010
    • 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    • ISEA Office, 656 W Randolph, 4W, Chicago, IL 60661
    Solar Tour
    • October 02, 2010
    • 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
    • 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.
    • November 10, 2010
    • 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    • Conference Call
    Solar Tour, Education, Board elections

Past events

February 04, 2010 Solar 110 Seminar
February 03, 2010 Chicagoland Green Collar Jobs Initiative
January 20, 2010 Deadline for Renewable Energy Letters of Inquiry with Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation
January 13, 2010 ISEA Board Meeting
December 16, 2009 Webcast: AWEA Wind Power & Property Values - A Multi-Site Hedonic Analysis
December 12, 2009 ISEA Membership Meeting
December 10, 2009 Webinar: DOE Solar Market Transformation Program
December 07, 2009 Chicago Clean Energy Alliance Networking Event
December 05, 2009 Solar and Wind 101 Seminars
December 01, 2009 USGBC - Going Green and Paying for It: Green Tools for Municipalities
November 22, 2009 Solar 101 Seminar
October 24, 2009 Solar 204-Solar Entrepreneurship Panel Discussion
October 17, 2009 Historic Chicago Bungalow and Green Home Expo
October 17, 2009 Solar and Wind 101 Seminars
October 10, 2009 Solar 101
October 03, 2009 Illinois Solar Tour
September 15, 2009 Carbon Day Holiday Festival
August 04, 2009 ILLINOIS SOLAR ENERGY ASSOCIATION NETWORKING AND FUNDRAISING EVENT AUGUST 4, 2009
July 18, 2009 Solar and Wind 101 Seminars
June 27, 2009 Solar and Wind 101
June 20, 2009 Solar 201 and 202
June 19, 2009 Midwest Renewable Energy Fair
May 30, 2009 ISEA Field Trip to Green House
May 30, 2009 Solar 101
May 30, 2009 Solar and Wind 101 Seminars
May 16, 2009 Solar 201 and 202
May 04, 2009 Solar 101
May 02, 2009 Architectural Solar-Solar 203
April 17, 2009 Illinois Sustainable Living and Wellness Expo
March 28, 2009 Solar and Wind 101 Seminars
March 19, 2009 test
March 12, 2009 Solar 101
March 07, 2009 Solar and Wind 101 Seminars
 

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