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Sponsors

This page is provided as a business member benefit and does not imply endorsement by ISEA.  However, ISEA extends many thanks to these businesses for supporting our common goal of promoting solar and renewable energy technologies and education!   The businesses are listed first by their level of sponsorship and then in alphabetical order within each level for your convenience.


Charter Business Sponsors
Hardt Electric Inc.
Peter Hardt
4909 N Elston
Chicago, IL 60630
Phone: 773 685-2200
Email: peterd@hardtelectric.com
Web: www.hardtelectric.com

With roots stretching back to the 1930s, Hardt Electric has prided itself in providing superior service. Throughout that time we have embraced new technologies and expanded our capabilities preparing us for the entire range of renewable energy resources. Our partnership with Tim Wilhelm of Wilhelm Engineering, a NABCEP certified electrical engineer and Hardt's installation experience, positions us to be the most complete Photovoltaic source in the Chicagoland area.

For design, engineering, installation, and maintenance of your Photovoltaic systems, let Hardt Electric incorporate the future of renewable energy into your power consumption needs of today.

Contact Peter D. Hardt, Photovoltaic/renewable energy project manager for more information.

 
Shamrock GREEN Electric
Kevin O'Shea
1281 E Brummel Ave
Elk Grove, IL 60007
Phone: 847-593-6070
Email: kevin@shamrockelectric.com
Web: www.shamrock-GREEN-electric.com

Shamrock GREEN Electric, a division of Sedco/Shamrock Electric, Inc., is dedicated to installing systems powered by renewable energy. Solar energy is currently the most cost-effective way to generate your own energy and regain more control over your energy costs.

Shamrock GREEN Electric has partnered with Solar Network to be our design consultant and SunWize Technologies to be our equipment supplier. All together you can have a turn-key approach to designing and building a solar system that is right for you. Turn to Shamrock GREEN Electric.


Premier Business Sponsors
Advanced Geothermal Plumbing & Heating, LLC
Dirk Dypold
323 S Commonwealth Ave
Elgin, IL 60123-7321
Phone: 847-695-1657
Cell: 847-878-3093
Email: advgeo@wowway.com
Web: www.advancedgeothermal.com
 
Baird & Warner
Anita Ilika, Eco-RealEstate
737 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1800
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312-981-2815
Email: anita.ilika@bairdwarner.com
Web: www.bairdwarner.com/anita.ilika
 
Solar Service, Inc.
Brandon Leavitt
7312 N Milwaukee Ave
Niles, IL 60714
Phone: 847-677-0950
Fax: 847-647-9360
Email: bl@solarserviceinc.com
Web: www.solarserviceinc.com

Solar Service, Chicago?s oldest and foremost company specializing in solar hot water systems, is led by Brandon Leavitt, who has over 25 years in the solar thermal industries. In 1977, he designed and installed the Chicago area?s first solar hot water system, which is still operating today. Since then, his full-service solar thermal consulting, design and installation company has had hundreds of satisfied Chicago land customers and over 1,000 installations nationwide.
 
Sustainable Development Corp.
Rick Prohov
150 N Michigan Ave, Suite 2600
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 312-807-3965
Email: rprohov@sustaindevcorp.com
 
 
Team Green
David Rosenbaum
27820 Dorothy Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
Phone: 630-687-1883
Email: sales@world-peas.com

Team Green uses infrared technology to do scans on residences and businesses. These scans reveal very subtle differences in heat. The resulting digital photographs allow you as homeowner or business owner to vividly see where heat and cold are entering / leaving the building. This allows you to make repairs to the affected areas with great efficiency. Call us and we'll be happy to help you.

Business Sponsors

Dan Litvin
2817 N Lakewood Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
Cell: 7733546363
Email: dltvn@comcast.net
 
 
Able Distributors
Piotr Zelasko
0N246 Cumnor Ave
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Phone: 773-889-5555
Cell: 773-988-7652
Email: pz@abledistributors.com
Web: www.abledistributors.com
 
Aerotecture International, Inc.
Bil Becker
2035 S Racine Ave, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: 312-829-3240
Fax: 312-829-3241
Email: bil@aerotecture.com
Web: www.aerotecture.com

Aerotecture is a Chicago-based wind-power and solar-electric manufacturing, system design and installation company. The company has been operating since 2004 with installations nationwide. Special development is focused on building-attached wind and solar electric hybrid systems.
 
Anthony Roofing
Richard Dix
2555 White Oak Circle
Aurora, IL 60502
Phone: 630-898-4444
Email: rdix@anthonyroofing.com
Web: www.anthonyroofing.com
 
City Of Naperville, Dept. Of Public Utilities
Allan Poole, Director
PO Box 3020
Naperville, IL 60566-7020
Phone: 630-420-6130
Fax: 630-420-6774
Email: poolea@naperville.il.us
Web: www.naperville.il.us
 
 
Collins Electrical Contractor
William Collins
504 S Marina
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Cell: 847-567-1406
Email: collinselectricalcontractor@comcast.net
 
 
Community Energy
Lesley McCain
160 E Cunningham Dr
Palatine, IL 60067
Phone: 847-924-7359
Email: lesley.mccain@newwindenergy.com
Web: www.newwindenergy.com
 
Ebener Construction/Sustainable Building Systems LLC
Paul Ebener
2989 E 419th Rd
LaSalle, IL 61301
Phone: 815-343-5014
Email: clebener@hughes.net
 
 
EcoAchievers, LLC
Carol Gulyas
Oak Park, IL 60304
Cell: 708-305-3891
Email: carol@ecoachievers.com
Web: www.ecoachievers.com

Eco Achievers is an educational provider for the renewable energy and sustainable living community. We help people succeed in achieving sustainability in their home and professional lives through relevant and targeted e-learning experiences. Approved USGBC Education Provider
 
Evolution Engineering
John Dorfman
1567 Ridge Ave. Apt 703
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847-556-0792
Email: johnd@evo-engineering.com
 
Exposition Management International
Kathy Quasey
1126 W Morse Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
Phone: 773-274-8748
Fax: 773-791-1498
Email: kquasey@comcast.net
Web: www.expositionmanagementintl.com

Exposition Management International, (EMI), provides expert management services for all of your communications requirements. From initial image and message development to full cross-media execution, EMI customizes its service response to meet your needs. EMI has produced a full range of projects and programs for government, non-profit, and commercial business organizations throughout the United States and internationally, including solar energy related materials and events.
 
Green Lizard Solar, LLC
John Berton
4807 N. Hoyne
Chicago, IL 60625
Cell: 773-412-9244
Email: johnberton@gmail.com
Web: www.greenlizardsolar.com
 

Green Lizard Solar, LLC 4807 N. Hoyne Chicago, IL 60625 www.greenlizardsolar.com greenlizardsolar@gmail.com Solar electric, solar hot water, rain water collection
 
Habi-Tek
Tom DeBates
524 Summit St
Geneva, IL 60134
Phone: 630-262-8193
Cell: 630-373-3831
Fax: 630-262-1343
Email: info@habi-tek.com
Web: www.habi-tek.com

Habi-Tek designs, sells, installs, consults and educates on solar energy applications. Owner Tom DeBates is one of Illinois' small number of NABCEP Certified PV Installers.
 
Hot Water Products, Inc.
Kurt Koepp
7254 N Teutonia Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
Cell: 888/430-5971
Email: kurt@hotwaterproducts.com
Web: www.hotwaterproducts.com
 
Howard Alan Architects
Howard Alan
849 W Armitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60614-4328
Phone: 773-929-2121
Fax: 773-929-2122
Email: h.alan@howardalanarchitects.com
Web: www.howardalanarchitects.com

Howard Alan Architects: We are architects dedicated to creative solutions for buildings of all types, integrated with environmentally friendly, cost saving and renewable energy systems. We have 25 years of design and building experience including passive solar and solar electric systems.
 
IL League Of Conservation Voters
Amanda Espitia
800 W Evergreen Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: 312-731-6108
Email: aespitia@lcvillinois.org
Web: www.lcvillinois.org

The Illinois League of Conservation Voters (ILCV) is the political arm of the environmental movement in Illinois. Through elections, we actively support candidates who promote sustainable economic development and oppose candidates who vote for anti-environmental legislation.
 
Illinois Solar Products, Inc.
Ernie Nathan
1920 Northland Ave
Highland Park, IL 60035-2733
Phone: 847-612-2789
Email: ernie@illinoissolarproducts.com
Web: www.illinoissolarproducts.com

Illinois Solar Products is focused on solar powered lighting for numerous applications that work very well in the Midwest. We are a distributor for several US Manufacturers of solar lighting products. We strongly believe in solar power and the need to be more environmentally aware. We also sell small solar products for home use.
 
JMM Inc.
Mark Holstein
604 Lakewood Ct
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Cell: 630-918-6086
Email: markholstein@comcast.net
 
Kaiser Electrical Contractors, Inc.
Al Kaiser
310-A Erie Ave. PO Box 427
Morton, IL 61550
Phone: 309-263-8355
Fax: 309-266-7580
Email: kecinc@kaiserelectrical.com

Kaiser Electrical Contractors, Inc., is an electrical contracting company providing all types of electrical services on new construction and remodel projects for residential and commercial customers. Established in 1989, we are professional and experienced and understand the construction process. Let us know what we can do for you.
 
Kluber, Skahan + Associates, Inc.
Mike Kluber
901 N Batavia Ave, Suite 300
Batavia, IL 60510
Phone: 630-406-1213 X310
Fax: 630-406-9472
Email: mkluber@kluberskahan.com
Web: www.kluberskahan.com

KS+A is a complete and holistic Architectural, Planning and Engineering firm with a 20 year history of serving its clients with sustainable practices. Our staff of Architects, Interior Designers, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and Plumbing Designers as well as our Structural Engineers work together from the very start of a project, integrating in sustainable energy practices into each of our designs. KS+A is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council and our staff is LEED accredited as well as our engineers are Certified Energy Managers.
 
Kokhala
Kevin OBrien
7155 Stanford Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63130
Phone: 314-363-4128
Email: kobrien@kokhala.com
Web: www.kokhala.com
 
Mascal Electric, Inc.
Scott Ellenberger
1888 State St
DeKalb, IL 60115
Phone: 815-758-8164
Email: sellenberger@mascal.com
Web: www.mascal.com

We are a commercial/industrial/phone and data cable/residential electrical contractor.
 
Meyer Electrical Construction
John Meyer
1510 W Huron St
Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: 312-829-9009
Email: meyelecco@sbcglobal.net
 
 
Midstate Renewable Energy Services
Bill Fabian
PO Box 6345
Champaign, IL 61826-6345
Phone: 217-398-6601
Fax: 217-398-8701
Email: info@midstatepower.com
Web: www.midstatepower.com

Midstate Renewable Energy Services (M.R.E.S.) is a family owned business that has lived with renewable energy since 1999. Having first hand knowledge of what works best and how those things work has proved advantageous in the numerous projects M.R.E.S. has undertaken. From large 10kW grid intertied wind turbines to small off grid photovoltaic systems and everything in between, M.R.E.S can help clients with their wind, solar electric and solar thermal needs. M.R.E.S. offers personalized service in the Central Illinois area.
 
NVJ Consulting, Inc.
Joe Orlando
1 Trans Am Plaza Dr
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Phone: 708-917-0300
Email: nvjconsulting@aol.com
Web: www.ilgreenteam.com
 
Oculus Architecture P.C.
Paul Sterner
9525 S 79th Ave
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
Phone: 708-598-4255
Fax: 708-599-6440
Email: oculusdesign@att.net
Web: www.oculusarchitecture.com

Oculus Architecture is a metaphor for what we do. Light enhances space when utilized properly and makes any building more livable and healthy. Our firm emphasizes solar energy possibilities, such as photovoltaic and solar thermal systems, and passive solar design. We also specialize in exterior sun shading and environmental site analysis. We strive for architecture that is abstract, user focused, honest in nature, high performance and genuine solar.
 
One Flower Media
Jason LaFleur
Oak Park, IL 60304
Email: jason@oneflowermedia.com
Web: www.oneflowermedia.com

One Flower Media is a digital media company offering the following services:
  • graphic and logo design
  • print design and desktop publishing
  • web graphic design
  • web development
  • search engine marketing and optimization
 
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Tim Montague
2430 North Cannon Drive
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: 773-755-5114
Fax: 773-755-5119
Email: tmontague@naturemuseum.org
Web: www.naturemuseum.org

The Chicago Academy of Sciences and its Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum inspire people to learn about and care for nature and the environment. The institution fosters environmental learning through the exhibits and education programs of the Museum, as well as through the Academy's collections, research, symposia, publications, events, and other activities.
 
Pure Energy Corporation
Wendy Lynch
3670 Commercial Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: 847-291-7940
Email: wendy@pureenergycorp.com
 

The mission of Pure Energy Alternatives is to represent and install products manufactured to conserve, save and produce clean energy. This primarily includes Photo-Voltaic panels, roof tiles and roof membranes . What Pure Energy can offer to the market are these products as an exclusive dealer with a turnkey installation and excellent and technically trained service
 
Rafson Engineering Inc.
Robert Rafson
5601 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago, IL 60660
Phone: 773-596-5455
Email: rob@rafsonengineering.com
Web: www.rafsonengineering.com

Rafson Engineering provides Environmental Real Estate Assessments (Phase I and Phase II), Brownfield redevelopment consulting, Energy Audits and Green Business consulting.

Robert Rafson, P.E., has achieved recognition in several fields, including patented innovative soil remediation technology, gaseous emission controls and brownfield redevelopment. He serves as C.E.O. of two technology based corporations: Rafson Engineering, Inc. (Environmental Consulting), and Greenfield Partners, Ltd. (Brownfields Developer). Over the past 27 years, he has been involved in the engineering, design and implementation of over 150 environmental improvement projects including work in United States and 4 other countries and the redevelopment of 17 contaminated properties including four SUPERFUND projects in the Chicago area and authored a Brownfields - Redeveloping environmentally contaminated properties, published June 1999 with McGraw-Hill. The latest Brownfield redevelopment includes many energy efficient and sustainable features including the largest solar thermal installation in the City of Chicago, energy efficient lighting and controls, recycled materials and practices and permeable paving.

 
Recolo
Mike Johnson
Chicago, IL 60660
Cell: 312.401.4859
Email: mike.johnson@recolo.us
Web: http://www.recolo.us/

Recolo, a Chicago-based management consulting firm, specializes in measuring and mitigating the climate impact of client energy use and provides marketing support to firms in the renewable energy and green building spaces. Cultivate. Innovate. Empower. Recolo.
 
Robert Bair Services, Plumbing Heating Air
Robert Bair
447 Rogers St
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone: 630-964-1700
Fax: 630-964-5744
Email: mlattimore2000@aol.com
Web: www.bairservices.com
 
ShoreBank
Joel Freehling, Manager, Triple Bottom Line Innovations
4659 S Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago, IL 60653
Phone: 773-420-4336
Fax: 773-420-4780
Email: joel_freehling@sbk.com
Web: www.sbk.com

ShoreBank invests in people and their communities to create economic equity and a healthy environment.

In 2000, ShoreBank expanded its focus to include environmental issues, believing that communities cannot achieve true prosperity without also attaining environmental well-being.

 
Solar Electric, Inc.
Erik B. Holston, President
571 N. Williams St.
Thornton, IL 60476
Phone: 708-589-4911
Cell: 708-439-4881
Fax: 708- 589-4916
Email: information@solarelectricillinois.com

Solar Electric is the fastest growing photovoltaic/solar thermal service and installation firm in the Chicagoland area. We have over 75 years of collective experience installing/maintaining/repairing traditional electrical systems. We have seamlessly integrated our skills into the renewable energy market with great success. We have teamed up with SunWize Technologies as an authorized dealer so that we can supply the most reliable equipment to our customers at a reasonable cost.

Our focus is always on the real needs of the customer. Our design team will make sure you receive the perfect photovoltaic and solar thermal systems to fit your needs.

 
Solar-Gold
Mary Eileen O'Keefe, President
1362 N State Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60610-6104
Phone: 312-482-9701
Cell: 312-420-4094
Fax: 312-482-9703
Email: maryeileenokeefe@aol.com
Web: www.solar-gold.com

Solar-Gold is a distributor of solar thermal and photovoltaic equipment and supplies.
 
Solara Systems, Inc.
Brenda Farren
58 N Cannonball Trail
Bristol, IL 60512
Phone: 630-553-1903
Email: bfarren@solarasystemsinc.com
Web: www.solarasystemsinc.com
 
Solargenix Energy, LLC
Jeffery Ruhl
3622 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60609
Phone: 773-847-8333
Email: jruhl@solargenix.com
Web: www.solargenixchicago.com

Solargenix Energy, LLC is a Chicago based manufacturer and distributor of the Winston Series CPC Collector. Designed at the University of Chicago and manufactured entirely in the USA, the Winston Series Collector is in a category of its own. Solargenix is currently working with the City of Chicago to install our collector on over six hundred municipal buildings including fire stations, police headquarters and aging centers to list a few. We have worked with installers all over the country designing both commercial and residential projects. The Winston Series Collector demonstrates that solar-thermal technologies are not only a viable but also an affordable alternative energy source.
 
SunWize Technologies, LLC
Mark W. Wilkerson, VP Business Development
1 Sun St
Stelle, IL 60919
Phone: 800-683-4837 X 22
Cell: 815-549-6051
Fax: 815-256-2221
Email: mwwpv@stelle.net
Web: www.sunwize.com

SunWize Technology was founded in 1976 and is a Besicorp Ltd. Company. SunWize is a photovoltaic technology company specializing in the manufacture of integrated power systems and distribution of solar modules and system components. SunWize is committed to technical leadership in the photovoltaic industry to ensure high-quality products and services.
 
The Law Office Of Christopher C. Kendall, P.C.
Chris C. Kendall
77 W Wacker Dr, Suite 4800
Chicago, IL 60601-1604
Phone: 312-444-9505
Fax: 312-444-1028
Email: ckendall@ckendall.com
Web: www.ckendall.com

The Law Office of Christopher C. Kendall, P.C. focuses on commercial litigation, serving their clients by resolving business disputes -- whether through negotiation, litigation or alternative dispute resolution. Our lawyers have represented clients in a diverse array of business disputes including matters alleging breach of contract and warranty, fraud, conspiracy, theft of trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duty, violations of covenants not to compete, and other claims. The firm also represents real estate investors, developers and property owners in land use matters and seeks to represent companies pursuing sustainable business practices.
 
VELUX Skylight
Tom Ktsanes
880 Enterprise Court Suite A
Aurora, IL 60504
Phone: 800-888-3589 #5858
Email: tom.ktsanes@velux.com

VELUX is the world leader in skylights and roof windows and also markets solar water heating systems. Company daylighting products are ENERGY STARĀ® qualified and solar water heating systems are SRCC (Solar Rating and Certification Corporation) certified.
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