Illinois Green Economy Network
Annual Conference
2026 Conference
When: 9:30 am April 15 through 1:00 pm April 16, 2026
Where: Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey, Illinois
RSVP to join colleagues from colleges across the state for two days of valuable resources and networking opportunities. Be sure to include your reservation for dinner buffet at the Old Bakery in historic downtown Alton.
Highlights include: Lewis and Clark’s campus sustainability initiatives, resources for college energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, Illinois initiatives, interactive sessions, and more!
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2025 Conference
Thanks to Our Sponsors!
2025 Presentations & Bios
Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Business Program (PPT)
Building Energy Resource Hub – Empowering the Future of Building Decarbonization (PDF)
ComEd Energy Efficiency Program: Exploring Energy Efficiency Opportunities for Your Campus (PPT)
fgma – Energy Efficiency Planning: Setting a Carbon Budget (PDF)
IGEN and Funding Capital Projects for Energy Efficiency (PPT)
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency – Community College Resources (PPT)
IGEN Rev Up EV Exchange to New Zealand (PDF)
SEDAC – Energy Efficiency Planning Net Zero Planning (PPT)
2024 Conference
The 2024 IGEN Annual Conference took place on April 10-11, at Heartland Community College, in the newly constructed net zero Agriculture Complex. Check out the line up of presentations in the agenda below here.
2024 Presentations
Sustainability and Community Colleges – Kim Hankins, Sustainability Director, McHenry County College
Sustainable Agriculture – Miranda Buss, Faculty, Heartland Dept of Ag.
Tour of Net Zero Ag Complex – Michael Lundeen, Dir. Higher Education, Legat Architects
Welcome – David Husemoller, IGEN
Solar Opportunities at Community Colleges – Shannon Fulton, VP of Development, Straight Up Solar