On Saturday, September 28, more than a dozen renewable energy experts from around the state will join forces at Chillicothe Public Library to present a day of learning and sharing about current energy topics. Open to the public free of charge.
Todd Abercrombie, owner of EverGreen Home Energy will be presenting the 10 am session and on the panel for the 12:30 session (details below). Evergreen Home Energy Consultants will also have a vendor table during the event. We’d love to see you stop by.
About the 2019 Renewable Energy Fair
The event is free, and attendees are invited to enjoy the whole day or come to whatever sessions pique their interest.
This year, the Renewable Energy Fair focuses on various aspects of solar energy, training and job opportunities in renewable energy, recent energy legislation, and energy efficiency. Whether you are considering a career in renewable energy, looking to make your home or business more efficient, concerned about environmental justice, or wanting to share your thoughts about the Clean Energy Jobs Act, there’s something for you here. A detailed schedule of sessions, presenter bios, and a list of organizations that will be tabling are available at www.chillipld.org.
Lunch will be available for purchase from Castaways Bar and Grill (vegetarian option available). Attendees are also welcome to bring a sack lunch. The library will provide water, coffee, and tea; please bring a reusable bottle.
The 2019 Renewable Energy Fair will take place Saturday, September 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Chillicothe Public Library is located at 430 N. Bradley Ave., Chillicothe, IL 61523. For more information and a schedule of sessions, please visit www.chillipld.org or call 309-274-2719.
Fair Schedule Saturday, September 28
10:00 – 10:50 am Energy Efficiency & the Path to Zero Energy Homes & Buildings
Todd Abercrombie, EverGreen Home Energy Consultants
Jump start the effectiveness of your renewable energy sources by making your home or building as energy efficient as possible! Learn tips for lowering the overall energy consumption and allowing renewables to offset a large percentage – if not all – of your building’s energy consumption.
11:00 am – 12:00 pm The Solar Panel
Shannon Fulton, StraightUp Solar
Jason Hawksworth, Hawk Energy Solutions
Yona Lunken, Solar Harvest
Tomás de Medici, Trajectory Energy Partners
Christina Uzzo, Citizens Utility Board
New to solar? Familiar with the concept but curious about current advances or how to take advantage of Federal and State incentives to for going solar? Our panelists have a wide variety of experiences working with solar. Bring your questions!
12:30 – 1:30 pm Training and Jobs in Renewable Energy
Todd Abercrombie, EverGreen Home Energy Consultants
Kyle Barber, Illinois Central College
Tomás de Medici, Trajectory Energy Partners
Chris Miller, Heartland Community College
Jessica Wagner
Get the latest scoop on the renewable energy jobs scene and training programs that can prepare you for a career in green energy. Learn from the people who’ve been through it themselves and are passionate about what they do!
1:45 – 2:35 pm Solar for All: Community Solar and Environmental Justice
Tomás de’Medici, Trajectory Energy Partners
Solar power is not an option only available to the elite. Learn about Solar for All, a program that provides greater access to the clean energy economy for communities and non-profits through incentives that help make solar installations more affordable and result in measurable savings.
2:45 – 4:00 pm Listen, Lead, Share: The Clean Energy Jobs Act
Scott Allen, Christina Uzzo, Cate York, Citizens Utility Board
Cindy Shepherd, Faith in Place: The Illinois Affiliate of Interfaith Power & Light
As part of the Clean Jobs Coalition, Faith in Place and Citizens Utility Board will host this community conversation exploring how we advance clean jobs and clean energy in Illinois. Together, we can build a clean economy for our neighbors and future generations.
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