Solar-powered Elgin church on Illinois Solar Tour Oct. 4
Brighten your day with solar! View renewable energy systems in action. The Illinois Solar Tour is a free self-guided, statewide open house that demonstrates how Illinois homes and businesses are using solar, wind, and geothermal to become energy independent.
This event is coordinated nationally by the nonprofit American Solar Energy Society in collaboration with dozens of outstanding partner organizations.
Attending the tour will allow communities across the country the opportunity to see new and innovative technologies locally that will benefit the environment on a global level. Americans have a voice in how they get their energy. Visiting homes on the tour will allow visitors to learn, engage and be a part of the solution to current energy challenges.
Illinois home and business owners with renewable energy installations will be providing tours on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tour hosts will answer questions on how you can harness the power of the sun and wind to fuel your home and business.
There is a host site to visit in your neighborhood! The Unitarian Universalist Church of Elgin, 39W830 Highland Ave., is recognized as a clean energy leader for their participation on the 2014 Illinois Solar Tour.
Additionally, the Bullock residence in West Chicago (2920 Blanchard Lane) will be showing off their solar photovoltaic system and sharing their experience. Stop by to learn how you can reduce your monthly utility bills, increase property values, and be part of the energy solution.
With over 60 sites throughout Illinois, there is a Solar Tour host site near you. Stop in to see how solar energy can brighten your day!
Then join them from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Emmett's Ale House in Palatine for an after-party and the 2014 Tesla Model S raffle drawing! To register for these free events, visit 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, it 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.
About the American Solar Energy Society
For more than 50 years the American Solar Energy Society has led the renewable energy revolution. It is the nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the use of solar energy, energy efficiency, and other sustainable technologies across North America. ASES leads national efforts to promote solar energy education, public outreach, and advocacy. Visit www.ases.org.