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Welcome to the ISEA Policy Blog. Catch up on the latest issues related to the adoption of solar and small wind energy in Illinois. We welcome your feedback and referral of newsworthy developments. 

  • 10 Mar 2010 11:28 AM | Deleted user
    The State of Illinois will have a booth at PV Japan in late June, 2010. This is a comprehensive event for the global solar-photovoltaic industry and is co-organized by the Japan Photovoltaic Energy Association(JPEA). The show will be held concurrently with Renewable Energy 2010.

    In 2009 the show attracted 776 exhibitors with 50,000+ visitors.
     
    The only cost to Illinois companies will be to UPS or FedEx 50 copies of their product brochures to the State of Illinois Office in Tokyo. Our staff in Japan will screen contacts and send this information to each company within three weeks after the show.
     
    Terry LaRocca
    Senior International Trade Specialist
    Illinois Dept. of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
    Office of Trade & Investment
    100 W. Randolph St., Suite 3-400
    Chicago, IL. 60601
    U.S.A.
    Ph. 312-814-6035
    Fax.312-814-6581
  • 25 Feb 2010 11:56 AM | Anonymous
    As the fifth largest producer and consumer of electricity, Illinois is not living up to its sun-harnessing potential. The state is seriously behind on solar energy, the Illinois Environmental Council says, especially when compared to other large states.

    “We have solar development on both coasts, but the Midwest, in many ways, is lagging behind,” says Barry Matchett, a legislative director at the Illinois Environmental Law and Policy Center. [MORE]
  • 19 Feb 2010 1:11 PM | Deleted user
    This program offered incentives up to 30% of total project costs for residential and business applicants, and 50% for public sector and non-profit entities with a maximum rebate of $50,000.

    Due to the overwhelming response to the solar and wind energy rebate program, no more funding remains for this fiscal year.  DCEO is no longer accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2010.  Please check this website in July, 2010 for information about the program for Fiscal Year 2011.

    Please refer to the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE) to learn of other state and federal incentives.
  • 17 Feb 2010 4:58 PM | Deleted user

    Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) introduced a bill aimed at getting 10 million new solar rooftop systems and 200,000 new solar hot water heating systems installed in the U.S. in the next ten years.

    Cleverly titled the “10 Million Solar Roofs & 10 Million Gallons of Solar Hot Water Act” (PDF), it would provide rebates that cover up to half the cost of new systems, along the lines of incentive programs in California and New Jersey (not coincidentally, Nos. 1 and 2 in installed solar in the U.S.). It also includes measures to insure that those who receive assistance get information on how to make their buildings more energy efficient. (more)

    Fact Sheet

  • 17 Feb 2010 4:49 PM | Deleted user
    Joe Esmonde, renewable energy political liaison for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in Portland, said trained workers are available to rewire buildings and hook up solar panels and wind turbines. "A lot of growth could be done if the market had the right signals" that would come with passing climate change legislation, he said. (more)
  • 16 Feb 2010 4:54 PM | Deleted user
    The Windy City is sure living up to its name! A wind-powered electric vehicle charging station was recently installed in Chicago. (more)
  • 14 Feb 2010 6:34 PM | Anonymous

    What began as a simple request to amend Peoria County's travel policy to suggest the use of "green" hotels has expanded.

    County officials now are looking at such topics as "green" buildings and "green" vehicle fleets.

    Peoria County Board members are considering the scope of a plan aimed at preserving resources for future generations and saving money.

    MORE

  • 02 Feb 2010 8:59 AM | Deleted user
    Illinois is an interesting case study for renewable portfolio standards for many reasons. First, the state has a 25% by 2025 Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) with 75% carve-out for wind. (more)
  • 29 Jan 2010 2:16 PM | Deleted user
    As an owner of one of the leading wind-power development companies in Illinois, I have seen many rants against renewable energy, both oral and written, but none as surprisingly misinformed as "Problems with wind power" (Voice of the People, Jan. 8) by Dan Miller, publisher, the Heartland Institute, Chicago, and former chairman of the Illinois Commerce Commission. more
  • 28 Jan 2010 4:36 PM | Anonymous

    Inspectors find code books don't address new technology

    Just before the first snow fell, Harry Ruetschlin climbed up on his garage roof and mounted 12 flexible panels, becoming one of the first residents in his northwest suburb to take the solar plunge.[MORE]
     


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