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Calendar of Events

The ISEA Events Calendar provides information about events, courses, conferences and workshops offered by the ISEA as well as other organizations related to solar, wind, and other forms of renewable energy.

Online registration for all courses is available by clicking on the register button at the bottom of the page.  Events that require payment can be paid with a debit card, credit card, or PayPal account.  To receive the membership rate for any events, please login as a member first, then register for the event.

You may also email us at contactisea@illinoissolar.org if you know of an event that is not listed and think it would benefit our members, if you wish to partner or sponsor an event, or if you have questions or experience any difficulties.


Upcoming events

  • Go Solar 815: 2024 Solar Conference & Expo

    • 18 Jul 2024
    • 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Embassy Suites Conference Center; 416 S Main St, Rockford, IL


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  • Summer of Solar Tours: Buffalo Grove

    • 20 Jul 2024
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • 443 Cedar Ct S, Buffalo Grove
    Register

    Stop by the home of Jeff Slepak in Buffalo Grove on this year's Summer of Solar Tours!

    The Summer of Solar Tours is a series of FREE events that feature homes, businesses, and nonprofits throughout the state that have installed solar on their property. Many sites have also integrated other technologies, such as batteries and EVs. During each Tour, hosts open their doors to their community and invite their neighbors in to learn about how to go solar from someone who has already been through the process! Each event includes a short presentation on the host's solar story, a tour of their system, and plenty of time for questions and socializing.

    Senator Adriane Johnson will be in attendance to speak about her support for the clean energy transition!

    July 20th, 2 PM

    System: 32 roof-mounted panels, EV

    Annual Production: 11.5MWh

    Why I went solar: To lower our carbon footprint on the planet. The fact that we've paid $0 in electricity usage most months since the system started up has been great, too! Our home is fortunate to have the best azimuth. Though we have many trees in the back yard, we get full sun on the panels in the summer with no tree shade; in the winter, when the sun is lower, the trees have no leaves, and we get plenty of sun then, too.  We added 5 more panels this year to account for our EV.


    Registration is encouraged, but not required.

    Attend a Solar Tour to:

    • Learn how home and business owners are utilizing solar and other clean energies to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels and to become energy independent
    • Meet people who have renewable energy installations, learn why they did it, the process, what they love about it and lessons learned
    • Learn about the different technologies and see how they are installed
    • Hear how different renewable energy technologies work together
    • Find out all of the ways you can use clean energy to power your life
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  • Summer of Solar Tours: Carol Stream

    • 25 Jul 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • 819 Thunderbird Trl, Carol Stream
    Register

    Stop by the home of Wendy Vernon in Carol Stream on this year's Summer of Solar Tours!

    The Summer of Solar Tours is a series of FREE events that feature homes, businesses, and nonprofits throughout the state that have installed solar on their property. Many sites have also integrated other technologies, such as batteries and EVs. During each Tour, hosts open their doors to their community and invite their neighbors in to learn about how to go solar from someone who has already been through the process! Each event includes a short presentation on the host's solar story, a tour of their system, and plenty of time for questions and socializing.


    July 25th, 6:30 PM

    System: 19 roof-mounted panels, backup battery, EV

    Annual Production: 7829kWh

    Why I went solar: We installed solar because we wanted to help the environment with clean, renewable energy and also wanted to save money on our electric bills. We also installed a battery backup because we wanted some off grid capability in case of a power outage. We felt like the time was right to install solar because of the availability of the federal and state tax incentives.

    Registration is encouraged, but not required.

    Attend a Solar Tour to:

    • Learn how home and business owners are utilizing solar and other clean energies to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels and to become energy independent
    • Meet people who have renewable energy installations, learn why they did it, the process, what they love about it and lessons learned
    • Learn about the different technologies and see how they are installed
    • Hear how different renewable energy technologies work together
    • Find out all of the ways you can use clean energy to power your life
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  • Business Member Webinar: Illinois Shines DG Application Guidance

    • 01 Aug 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom - Register to Receive Link
    Register
    Join ISEA and Energy Solutions for a webinar on specific application guidance, common mistakes, and tips and tricks when submitting Illinois Shines Distributed Generation applications. This webinar will help DG Program participants improve their applications to avoid Need Info requests, which slow down the application process. Supplemental materials will be provided following the webinar, such as a common application errors checklist and a list of the top reasons for Need Info requests.

    Zoom link will be included in your registration confirmation email. Please sign in to your ISEA account prior to registering.

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

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  • Summer of Solar Tours: Chillicothe

    • 03 Aug 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • 430 N. Bradley Ave, Chillicothe
    Register

    Stop by the Chillicothe Public Library on this year's Summer of Solar Tours!

    The Summer of Solar Tours is a series of FREE events that feature homes, businesses, and nonprofits throughout the state that have installed solar on their property. Many sites have also integrated other technologies, such as batteries and EVs. During each Tour, hosts open their doors to their community and invite their neighbors in to learn about how to go solar from someone who has already been through the process! Each event includes a short presentation on the host's solar story, a tour of their system, and plenty of time for questions and socializing.


    August 3rd, 1 PM

    System: 289 roof-mounted panels

    Annual Production: 115 MWh

    Why I went solar: The decision to install a renewable energy system was based on our desire to be good stewards of our environment, and the public funds we receive to operate. The opportunity to serve as an educational hub for renewable energy was equally appealing, and further supports the library's strategic plan goals.

    Registration is encouraged, but not required.

    Attend a Solar Tour to:

    • Learn how home and business owners are utilizing solar and other clean energies to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels and to become energy independent
    • Meet people who have renewable energy installations, learn why they did it, the process, what they love about it and lessons learned
    • Learn about the different technologies and see how they are installed
    • Hear how different renewable energy technologies work together
    • Find out all of the ways you can use clean energy to power your life
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  • Summer of Solar Tours: Highland Park

    • 15 Aug 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • 490 Ridge Rd, Highland Park
    Register

    Stop by the home of Michael Klee in Highland Park on this year's Summer of Solar Tours!

    The Summer of Solar Tours is a series of FREE events that feature homes, businesses, and nonprofits throughout the state that have installed solar on their property. Many sites have also integrated other technologies, such as batteries and EVs. During each Tour, hosts open their doors to their community and invite their neighbors in to learn about how to go solar from someone who has already been through the process! Each event includes a short presentation on the host's solar story, a tour of their system, and plenty of time for questions and socializing.

    Representative Bob Morgan will be in attendance to speak about his support for the clean energy transition!


    August 15th, 6 PM

    System: 47 roof-mounted panels, 2 EVs, induction stovetop, electric oven, electric steam oven, electric washer and dryer

    Annual Production: 14.2 MWh

    Why I went solar: Our family wanted to start converting our 50 year old home and lifestyle to be more sustainable without incurring substantial costs. We installed the system 4 years ago.

    Registration is encouraged, but not required.

    Attend a Solar Tour to:

    • Learn how home and business owners are utilizing solar and other clean energies to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels and to become energy independent
    • Meet people who have renewable energy installations, learn why they did it, the process, what they love about it and lessons learned
    • Learn about the different technologies and see how they are installed
    • Hear how different renewable energy technologies work together
    • Find out all of the ways you can use clean energy to power your life
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  • Powering Your Home with Solar Energy Webinar

    • 23 Sep 2024
    • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlfu-opzstHdw5tDWoApWuciimE7n3n6kl

    Find out how you can shine with solar energy! In this discussion with an Illinois Solar Education Association Solar Ambassador, you will learn:

    • How solar energy works in Illinois
    • The benefits and challenges of residential solar energy
    • The upfront costs and long-terms savings, including current financial incentives in Illinois
    • The benefits and challenges of community solar subscriptions
    • Resources for finding reputable installers

    Register for the Webinar Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlfu-opzstHdw5tDWoApWuciimE7n3n6kl

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  • Powering Your Home with Solar Energy Webinar

    • 29 Oct 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArfuGtpj0uHtVjfS-63CCfXd9zkH5wnC0S

    Find out how you can shine with solar energy! In this discussion with an Illinois Solar Education Association Solar Ambassador, you will learn:

    • How solar energy works in Illinois
    • The benefits and challenges of residential solar energy
    • The upfront costs and long-terms savings, including current financial incentives in Illinois
    • The benefits and challenges of community solar subscriptions
    • Resources for finding reputable installers

    Register for the Webinar Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArfuGtpj0uHtVjfS-63CCfXd9zkH5wnC0S

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