Energy Alternatives

Solar Energy for the Home: Is it right for you? | Everyday Environment

Is solar energy right for you? As renewable energy production is increasing in popularity, opportunities to incorporate solar panels on your home have become more available and affordable. In this webinar, University of Illinois Extension Energy & Environmental Stewardship Educator Erin...

Energy Transitions Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation in Illinois ( 2021)

 

Illinois Extension, Just Transition Fund, and Prairie Rivers Network discuss the history and importance of Illinois’ Abandoned Mine Land (AML) program and potential new federal funding that could bring could bring $1.2 billion to Illinois over 15 years. Presenters share tools,...

Clean Energy for Rural America (2022)

Join us to learn more about some of the benefits of clean energy for rural communities, small businesses, and farmers. Kim Knowles with Prairie Rivers Network will share information about state and federal incentives that make solar more accessible and affordable. Callie Heidbreder with USDA...

Community Energy Support: Energy Transition Series (2023)

The third and final webinar in our Energy Transition Webinar Series will focus on programs, initiatives, and funding available to support transitioning energy communities experiencing economic and social impacts of the power plant and coal mine closures! Representatives from the Energy...

Transitioning Energy Economies: Rural Clean Energy (2023)

Co-hosts: University of Illinois Extension, Prairie Rivers Network, Just Transition Fund, USDA Rural Development

This webinar series will explore state and federal opportunities related to the energy transition, including clean energy programs, transportation electrification, and other...

Energy Transitions Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (2021)

The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) will play a large role in the state’s efforts to scale up the use of renewable energy, address climate change, and create equitable access to the new clean energy economy. This webinar will provide an overview of CEJAs many provisions, including...

Energy Transitions Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation in Illinois ( 2021)

 

Illinois Extension, Just Transition Fund, and Prairie Rivers Network discuss the history and importance of Illinois’ Abandoned Mine Land (AML) program and potential new federal funding that could bring could bring $1.2 billion to Illinois over 15 years. Presenters share tools,...