Illinois Solar Energy Association upcoming events

Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) Midwest (15 Jun 2026)

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Join the Illinois Solar Energy & Storage Association (ISEA) at IESNA Midwest—previously known as the Midwest Solar Expo—taking place June 15-17 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.

IESNA Midwest unites the region’s solar + storage community for meaningful connections, quality exhibition, and targeted education. With tariffs, policy changes, and market pressures creating new challenges, there's never been a more important time to meet with fellow professionals, explore the latest technologies, and dig into the state-level dynamics shaping the Midwest's energy future.

Highlights include:

A purpose-built exhibit hall featuring industry-leading companies including Summit Ridge Energy, Trajectory Energy Partners, APA Solar Racking, Energyscape Renewables, EticaAG, Heliene USA, and more.
More than 15 workshop and conference sessions examining state and federal policy updates, grid interconnection, transmission and utility-scale deployment, regulation, and financing, among other key topics within a Midwest lens.
Dynamic networking activities, including an Opening Reception, Pop-a-Shot basketball competition, Solar Drinks with ISEA, and more.

Register with a Partner Discount

Join ISEA at IESNA Midwest—at a 20% discount!

How to Receive the Discount 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 Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) Midwest website linked above. This offer is not valid for Non-Exhibiting Suppliers. If you have questions, please email info@iesna.com.

Interested in Sponsoring or Exhibiting?

ISEA is happy to discuss sponsorship opportunities and answer any questions you may have. Please reach out to Lesley and include the subject line: IESNA Sponsorship – [Your Organization Name]

If you’re ready to move forward, we encourage you to register through ISEA, it’s a great way to support your local trade association.

Become a Sponsor/Exhibitor!

Solar Drinks on the Roof! (16 Jun 2026)

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Enjoy an evening with ISEA on June 16th

and raise a glass to solar!

Join fellow leaders in the solar community for an evening of networking in a relaxed atmosphere, complete with a buffet and an open bar!

Connect with industry professionals, build new relationships, and enjoy some great food together.

View the buffet menu here!

When?

Tuesday, June 16th, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, following the second day of the IESNA

Where?

Joe's Live Rosemont, a ten-minute walk from the conference center.

Don’t miss this event, it will be a night to remember!

Demonstrate your industry leadership! Sponsorship Packages Available - See Registration for levels and deliverables

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Network with leaders in the solar community in a relaxed setting with an open bar and dinner.

Dinner is served! check out the menu!

Business Member Webinar: Program Guidebook Overview (25 Jun 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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.

IPA Power Hour—Elective Pay: Clean Energy Credits for Tax-Exempt Entities (26 Jun 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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.

Register Now!

Speaker Series - Tim Montague (22 Jul 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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.

Solar & Storage Industry Retrospective Webinar (24 Aug 2026)

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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.

MnSEIA's Gateway to Solar Conference (29 Sep 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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.

Illinois Renewable Energy Conference (ILREC) (19 Oct 2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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

Learn More

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