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• Business Member Webinar: Program Guidebook Overview

  • When
    25 Jun 2026
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    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
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  The Illinois Shines 2026-27 Program Year opened on June 1, 2026. The webinar will discuss 2026 Long-Term Plan updates, 2026 REC Contract changes and new Program Guidebook requirements, including updates to the Minimum Equity Standard requirements for Approved Vendors and Designees participating in the Program. 

  This webinar will be presented by Andrea O’Shea, Illinois Shines Program Manager, and Emily Asbury, Procurement Programs Equity Specialist, with the Illinois Power Agency (IPA).

  Join us on June 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT for this informative webinar

  Information on joining will be included in your registration confirmation email. Please sign in to your ISEA account prior to registering.

  If you would like to invite employees from your company who are not a part of your membership bundle, you may add them as "guests" during the registration process.
  
  

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• IPA Power Hour—Elective Pay: Clean Energy Credits for Tax-Exempt Entities

  • When
    26 Jun 2026
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    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

  This educational webinar will explore Elective Pay, a mechanism that enables tax-exempt entities to benefit from remaining federal clean energy tax credits.

  Please join the IPA to learn how public bodies, non-profit organizations, houses of worship, and other tax-exempt entities can still leverage federal tax credits (even with no tax liability) to reduce the overall cost of clean energy projects. The webinar will review eligibility requirements for Elective Pay, including changes enacted by Congress last year and requirements specific to battery storage and geothermal projects.

  Speakers for this session include CYR Strategies' Cassie Rowlands, an expert in Elective Pay, and IPA Director of External Affairs Sarah Duffy.

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• Speaker Series - Tim Montague

  • When
    22 Jul 2026
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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  Join the YPC for the next installment of the 2026 YPC Speaker Series featuring Tim Montague, one of the clean energy industry's leading voices on solar, energy storage, microgrids, and the energy transition.

  Tim is a clean energy strategist, consultant, speaker, journalist, and media creator with decades of experience helping organizations navigate the rapidly evolving energy landscape. As President of Clean Power Consulting Group and host of the widely followed Clean Power Hour podcast, Tim has interviewed hundreds of industry leaders and has developed a unique perspective on the technologies, policies, and market forces shaping the future of energy.

  

  During this live discussion, Tim will share insights from his career journey, discuss emerging trends in solar, storage, microgrids, and artificial intelligence, and offer advice for young professionals looking to build meaningful careers in clean energy. 

  Whether you're a student, early-career professional, industry veteran, or simply interested in the future of clean energy, this session offers a unique opportunity to learn from one of the industry's most respected communicators and thought leaders.

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• Solar & Storage Industry Retrospective Webinar

  • When
    24 Aug 2026
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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  So much has happened across the solar and clean energy landscape over the past year since HR 1 and quite frankly, many of us haven't had the time or bandwidth to fully process it all. This August, CHESSA is bringing the industry together to do just that. The Solar & Storage Industry Retrospective is a webinar bringing together voices from across the country to reflect on the past year, share perspectives, and have the honest conversation our industry needs right now. 

  Speakers:

  • Robin Dutta, Executive Director, CHESSA
    
  • Ben Norris, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, SEIA
    
  • Julia Dinkel, Associate Director of Public Policy, Novogradac
    
  • Monika Gerhart, Executive Director, Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Association
    

  We are grateful to have such a great group of speakers joining us for this session.

  Register for free with our exclusive promo code!

  How to Receive the Promo Code: Log in to your ISEA account and register on this page to receive an email with the code. Then, apply the code when you register on the webinar registration website linked above. 
  
  

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• MnSEIA's Gateway to Solar Conference

  • Start
    29 Sep 2026
  • End
    30 Sep 2026
  • Location
    The InterContinental MSP Airport Hotel in Minneapolis, Minnesota

  
  

  The Gateway to Solar Conference, hosted by the Minnesota Solar Energy Industries Association (MnSEIA), is one of the Midwest's biggest and best solar + storage conferences. Each year solar installers and developers, manufacturers, distributors, financiers, engineers, utilities, job trainers, trade unions, non-profits, government agencies, and more gather for quality networking and education.

  Meet industry professionals from across the state and country, hear from state officials, regulators, and legislators, and gain in-depth insight into Minnesota's booming market and where it's headed during this exciting two-day conference.

  Explore full event details and register on MnSEIA's website HERE.

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• Illinois Renewable Energy Conference (ILREC)

  • Start
    19 Oct 2026
  • End
    20 Oct 2026
  • Location
    Bloomington-Normal Marriott and Conference Center | 201 Broadway Avenue Normal, IL 61761

  

  What is the Illinois Renewable Energy Conference?

  Hosted by the Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA), the Illinois Renewable Energy Conference is a premier, industry-focused event bringing together leaders shaping the future of clean energy in Illinois.

  As investment and deployment accelerate across the state, the sector faces critical challenges and opportunities in grid modernization, interconnection, permitting, workforce development, and equitable growth. This conference convenes the professionals driving solutions in these areas.

  Dates: October 19–20, 2026
  Location: Bloomington-Normal Marriott and Conference Center | 201 Broadway Avenue Normal, IL 61761

  Why Attend?

  The Illinois Renewable Energy Conference is designed to advance Illinois’ renewable energy market by connecting leaders from across the ecosystem.

  
  Attendees will:

  • Hear from senior executives, policymakers, and subject-matter experts leading the industry

  • Explore key policy developments, market trends, and business solutions

  • Engage in cross-sector collaboration through focused sessions and networking opportunities

  • Build strategic relationships with partners, customers, and suppliers accelerating renewable energy growth in Illinois

  Whether you are focused on solar, storage, wind, emerging technologies, or broader clean energy initiatives, this conference offers meaningful conversations and practical insights to support your work.

  What to Expect

  • Industry-driven programming and strategic discussions

  • Networking events and shared meals designed to foster connection

  • Actionable insights relevant to Illinois’ evolving energy landscape

  • Access to the state’s leading renewable energy professionals

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  For the full agenda, speaker updates, and conference details, please visit:
  illinoisrenewableenergyconference.org

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