Upcoming events

• World Renewable Energy Forum

  • Start
    13 May 2012
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  • End
    17 May 2012
  • Location
    Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO

  The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) and the World Renewable Energy Network (WREN) present America’s longest-running solar conference series, now in its 41st year.
  
  

  WREF gathers the planet’s top solar energy experts in all topical areas: research, technology transfer, manufacturing, installation, utilities, environment, buildings, policy, professional education, workforce development and consumer education.

  Many sessions will offer continuing education credits for architects, installers, engineers and educators.

  ISEA MEMBERS RECEIVE A REGISTRATION DISCOUNT WHEN YOU USE THE CODE POSTED IN MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS.
  

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• PV Installer Bootcamp + NABCEP Entry Level exam

  • Start
    18 May 2012
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    20 May 2012
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Wright College, 4300 N. Narragansett, Chicago, IL 60634

  Learn to design & install solar electric systems from A to Z. The course guides students from system fundamentals to advanced mechanical and electrical concepts - it was designed for electricians and taught by a master electrician with fifteen years of solar installation experience. 
  
  16 hours of online coursework is to be completed prior to the 3 classroom meetings.  Textbook included and shipped to each attendee.
  
  

  ISEA MEMBERS SAVE $250
  
  

  
  INSTRUCTOR
  
  Ken Thames from Heatspring Training Institute
  

  • ISPQ Master Trainer
  • NABCEP Certified PV Installer
  • Master Electrician
  • Installed over 500 solar arrays.

  
  

  
  

  REGISTRATION
  Early Bird Rates (prior to 4/14)
  ISEA Member  $1245, Public  $1495
  
  Regular Rates (after 4/14)
  ISEA Member $1445,  Public $1695
  
  

  
  

  
  Members click here to link to the discount code.
  
  

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• Inspecting Solar & Wind Electric Systems

  • When
    24 May 2012
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    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Heartland Community College, ACEC Room 2210, 1500 W Raab Road, Normal, IL 61761

  Lead by MREA experts, this training will include a review of NEC Articles 690, 694 and 705 and will cover equipment listing and labeling requirements, code compliant calculations and system labeling requirements.
  
  Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
  

  • identify the components and configurations of the fours basic PV system types: Utility Interconnected, Utility Interconnected with Battery Back-up, Stand Alone and Direct PV 
  • explain NEC Article 690 and 705 and how they relate to solar electric systems
  • demonstrate proper labeling requirements for renewable energy systems as they relate to NEC Articles 690, 694, and 705
  • inspect a variety of renewable electric systems
  • explain line and load side connections and requirements for solar electric systems
  • perform specific circuit calculations for conductor and overcurrent sizing based on module manufacturer spec sheets
  • explain outdoor conductor and enclosure ratings
  • explain solar electric system grounding requirements and concerns
  • identify common code violations.

  
  Attendees will then apply their knowledge while touring Heartland's solar training shed and discussing Heartland's newly erected 1.65 MW turbine.
   
  Please bring a copy of the NEC code book and calculator. 
   
  Register online or by calling 309-268-8160.  
  $100 for first 20 registrants.  $150 thereafter.  Lunch included.
   
  

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• Solar Social

  • When
    30 Jun 2012
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Palatine, IL
  • Spaces left
    40
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  Solar Social
  

  an ISEA event to foster Solar Community
  

  
  

  Open to both the public and ISEA members. 
  
  

  
  
  

  
  This event is FREE, but REGISTRATION is requested for planning purposes.

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• Solar Drinks

  • When
    10 Jul 2012
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    TBD - Western suburbs
  • Spaces left
    50
  • Registered
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  A B2B networking event for
  

  renewable energy professionals
  

  
  

  The ISEA created Solar Drinks to provide a forum for renewable energy professionals to meet each other, network and learn about topics related to renewable energy in Illinois.
  

  
  

  Solar Drinks is FREE for members and their guests, but donations are always appreciated.  $5 for walk-in non-members (not guests of a member) or become a member.
  
  We do ask that you respect our meeting host by purchasing food or drinks or offering a tip for their services.
  

  
  

  
  

  Speaker
  TBD
  

  Agenda:

  6:30 pm - 7:00 pm     Networking, eat and drink
  7:05 pm - 8:00 pm     Presentations
  8:00 pm - 8:30 pm     Networking

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• Streamlining Solar: Adopting Model Permitting, Zoning & Ordinances Conference

  • When
    12 Jul 2012
  •  
    7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Illinois State University, Alumni Center, Normal, IL

  Solar is a growing industry in Illinois that is creating new jobs, growing our economy, and reducing our dependence on fossil fuels.
  
  As the hard costs of solar have steadily gone down in the last few years, the soft costs have remained the same.  Soft costs include fees and processes related to permitting, zoning, and interconnection.  With a reduction in the soft costs, paired with ever dropping hard costs, solar is on schedule to reach grid parity.
  
  The ISEA and ISU have coordinated to offer two conferences, one in Normal on July 12th and one in Chicago on July 19th, to educate and supply resources to municipalities on permitting, zoning, ordinances, codes and safety.
  
  KEYNOTE SPEAKER
  TBD
  
  AGENDA
  TBD
  
  REGISTRATION
  Early Bird - before June 7th
  Municipal (staff, gov't)   $40
  Public  $125
  
  Regular - after June 7th
  Municipal (staff, gov't)  $60
  Public  $145
  
  ISEA members receive a $20 discount.  Click here for code.
  
  SPONSORS
  
  
  Please contact Michelle Hickey  (312) 376-8245 to discuss sponsorship opportunities.
  
  

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• Streamlining Solar: Adopting Model Permitting, Zoning & Ordinances Conference

  • When
    19 Jul 2012
  •  
    7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    IIT, University Technology Park, Atrium, 3440 S Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60616

  Solar is a growing industry in Illinois that is creating new jobs, growing our economy, and reducing our dependence on fossil fuels.
  
  As the hard costs of solar have steadily gone down in the last few years, the soft costs have remained the same.  Soft costs include fees and processes related to permitting, zoning, and interconnection.  With a reduction in the soft costs, paired with ever dropping hard costs, solar is on schedule to reach grid parity.
  
  The ISEA and ISU have coordinated to offer two conferences, one in Normal on July 12th and one in Chicago on July 19th, to educate and supply resources to municipalities on permitting, zoning, ordinances, codes and safety.
  
  KEYNOTE SPEAKER
  Karen Weigart, Chief Sustainability Officer, City of Chicago
  
  AGENDA
  
  REGISTRATION
  Early Bird - before June 14th
  Municipal (staff, gov't)  $40
  Public  $125
  
  Regular - after June 14th
  Municipal (staff, gov't)  $60
  Public  $145
  
  ISEA members receive a $20 discount.  Click here for code.
  
  SPONSORS
  
  
  Sponsorship opportunities available, please contact Michelle Hickey at 312-376-8245.
  

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• Illinois State Fair - ISEA Renewable Energy Display

  • Start
    09 Aug 2012
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  • End
    19 Aug 2012
  • Location
    State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL

  The ISEA will be participating in the Illinois State Fair to present a renewable energy display along with partners from the Energy Education Council (EEC) Renewable Energy Task Force.
  
  Visit our display at xxxx location to see solar photovoltaic (PV), solar thermal, small wind, geothermal, and an electric vehicle. (more information and photos to come)
  
  State Fair information
  
  SPONSORS
  
  

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