Founded in 1975, incorporated in 1979 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit under the name Northern Illinois Solar Association, and finally reorganized in 1980 as the Illinois Solar Energy Association, the organization was focused on public education for the majority of its history. In the last decade, ISEA expanded its efforts to include working to ensure stable policies and regulations for solar development in Illinois.
In order to do this work, ISEA founded its sister 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade organization. ISEA is the state resource for renewable energy-related policy developments, educational classes, events, and access to local renewable energy businesses. Currently, ISEA is 700 members strong, comprising of both business and individual memberships.
It is a chapter of ASES, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that advocates for sustainable living and 100% renewable energy by sharing information, events, and resources to cultivate community and power progress. Learn more about the mechanics of solar energy and how you, too, can power your home or business with the sun!
In order to do this work, ISEA founded its sister 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade organization. ISEA is the state resource for renewable energy-related policy developments, educational classes, events, and access to local renewable energy businesses. Currently, ISEA is 700 members strong, comprising of both business and individual memberships.
It is a chapter of ASES, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that advocates for sustainable living and 100% renewable energy by sharing information, events, and resources to cultivate community and power progress. Learn more about the mechanics of solar energy and how you, too, can power your home or business with the sun!
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The Illinois Solar Energy Association advocates for the protection and expansion of solar and other renewable energy in Illinois. ISEA educates and mobilizes our members and the general public on renewable energy policies that affect clean energy development in the State. Amends the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act.
ISEA Business Membership supports the organizations ability to collaboratively expand the development of renewable energy in Illinois. As a non-profit organization, ISEA does not endorse any for profit business. These directories are provided as a resource only and consists of businesses that are members of ISEA.
Home and business owners with renewable energy installations will open their homes to the public and share their passion, knowledge, and experience of owning, maintaining, and living with renewable energy. The 2021 Solar Tour will be available in a hybrid format, offering both in-person and video tours.
Solar energy is new to most people in Illinois - we're here to help you understand it and answer common questions. The questions and answers below apply mainly to ground mounted solar projects as opposed to rooftop solar - which include: residential, business, community solar, as well as utility-scale farms.
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