Illinois Solar Tour to feature over 130 homes, businesses Oct. 7
The Illinois Solar Energy Association will host the 11th annual Illinois Solar Tour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7.
As a part of the National Solar Tour, solar-savvy home and business owners throughout the state will open their doors to show off their solar!
This free open house type event allows attendees to view real-life examples of how their neighbors are harnessing the sun's energy to generate power, heat, and slash monthly utility bills.
This self-guided tour has attracted more than a thousand people across Illinois in recent years. The tour affords participants a direct perspective on the costs, processes, as well as the economic and environmental benefits of going solar.
Solar in Illinois is poised for even more growth after the passing of new legislation, and the tour is a great way to learn how to take advantage of the opportunities this affords.
You have the opportunity to visit a solar installation in your neighborhood!
One location at 815 Greenwood Court in Batavia features a total solar installation which supplies all the energy used by the household, including cooking, water heating, summer air-conditioning, winter heat pumping, and both Tesla all electric cars. This is all made possible by the City of Batavia's progressive net metering policy.
The Illinois Solar Tour is free and open to the public.
With over 130 host sites throughout the state, you have the opportunity to visit a solar installation in your neighborhood! Visit the tour's website to find sites to explore near you at www.illinoissolartour.org.
About the Illinois Solar Energy Association
Established in 1975, the Illinois Solar Energy Association is a nonprofit organization that promotes the widespread application of renewable energy through education and advocacy. As the Illinois chapter of the American Solar Energy Society, ISEA is the local resource for educational classes, events, renewable energy related policy developments, local news and access to local renewable energy vendors. Visit www.illinoissolar.org.