Join IGEN

The Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN) is a consortium open to all 39 Illinois community college Districts. Formed in 2008 through an intergovernmental agreement, IGEN’s mission is to provide a platform for collaboration among all Illinois community colleges and their partners to drive growth of the clean energy economy and green workforce. IGEN’s vision is for the Illinois community college system to be a global leader in transforming the economy and education for a sustainable future.

Consider a membership in the Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN) and discover…..

  • how a multi-college collaborative sustainability initiative can transform college planning, development and curriculum.
  • how IGEN builds innovative partnerships, open communication and collaborative curriculum to transform higher education.
  • how to rapidly advance green job training opportunities and foster green economic development.

As a member college of the network, Illinois community college districts are eligible for funding and participation. The following are membership options:

Option 1: IGEN Full Membership:

Dues: $10,000
Benefits:

  • $5,000 for activities, programs, and projects for education and training in energy efficiency and/orrenewable energy (subject to approval by the IGEN administrative team)
  • $10,000 for a salary offset for a designated liaison to coordinate and participate with the IGENadministrative team
  • Eligible for Competitive Projects up to $200,000 within the scope of work as defined by the IGENadministrative team and Presidents’ Steering Committee
  • Eligible for Supplemental Funding sub-awards for projects at end of FY26
  • Eligible for SEDAC technical assistance for energy efficiency, renewable energy, curriculumdevelopment projects
  • IGEN College Networking
  • Opportunity for at least one representative to attend the annual conference for the network withlodging at designated hotel covered

Option 2: IGEN Affiliate membership:

Dues: $3,000
Benefits: 

  • $5,000 for activities, programs, and projects for education and training in energy efficiency and/orrenewable energy (subject to approval by the IGEN administrative team)
  • IGEN College Networking
  • Opportunity for at least one representative to attend the annual conference for the network withlodging at designated hotel covered