Dear colleagues and friends, We regret to inform you that Stephen Bell has resigned as Executive Director of the Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN). Stephen has been Executive Director since 2013 and with the network since 2010. With Stephen’s leadership, IGEN evolved into an internationally recognized model for sustainability in higher education. Among the network’s […]
Read MoreAfter being on hold for just over a year, the Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) services are once again available to public sector facilities. SEDAC is offered through the Illinois Energy Now program run by the Office of Energy & Recycling. Learn more.
Read MoreThe Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) offers a variety of courses in photovoltaics, solar thermal heating, and small wind energy systems. There are renewable energy courses for all levels of learning. The accredited courses and certificate programs are available online, at the MREA in Custer, WI, and throughout the Midwest in Solar Training Academies. Learn […]
Read MoreThe Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC)’s Sustainability Seminar Series continues this fall with the theme “Contaminants in the Environment.” All seminars will be held at ISTC headquarters in Champaign, IL. Learn More
Read MoreThe Morton Arboretum’s Community Trees Program provides information about funding and training opportunities and urban forestry news for the Chicago region and Illinois. Learn more.
Read MoreIGEN’S 2016 ELECTRIC VEHICLE ROAD TRIP HAS BEEN POSTPONED. The 2017 Electric Vehicle Road Trip will take place in coordination with National Drive Electric Week, September 9-17, 2017. Stay tuned for more information EVs reduce our dependence on foreign oil, produce fewer air emissions than conventional cars, save consumers money, create green jobs, and foster […]
Read MoreThank you IGEN colleagues, friends, and partners who donated to our first Climate Ride! IGEN’s Executive Director, Stephen Bell, along with Illinois Green Team partners Michael Brown, Kevin Loseke, and Michael Mazzeo rode 250 miles across Death Valley from February 25 – March 2, 2017. Together the team raised over $13,000, a portion of which […]
Read MoreInstead of throwing away used markers and pens, Joliet Junior College (JJC) has collected more than 250 pounds of them over the past five years to send to Terracycle. Terracycle rewards its contributors using a point system that equals donations to charitable organizations. Thanks to such a large donation, JJC will have approximately 24,000 points […]
Read MoreThe Solar Training Network is a U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative program that connects solar employers with job seekers and training opportunities. The program is designed to connect job seekers, solar training providers and solar employers. The Solar Training Network offers a host of benefits for training partners. For solar job seekers, the Solar […]
Read MoreThe South Metropolitan Higher Education Consortium (SMHEC) is hosting its 5th Annual Student Sustainability Summit on April 8 at South Suburban College. Small actions x lots of people = BIG change! Learn more.
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