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...
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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...
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,...
Dr. Tugce Baser, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign John Freitag, Executive Director, Geothermal Alliance of Illinois
Dr. Yu-Feng Forrest Lin, Director of Illinois Water Resources Center; Principal Research Hydrogeologist,...
Remarks by: Dr. Madhu Khanna, ACES Distinguished Professor
Presented by:
- Morgan White, Associate Director for Sustainability, Facilities & Services, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Dr. Mohamed Attalla, P.Eng., MBA, Vice Chancellor Facilities Planning...
Geothermal Illinois: Community Case Examples Presented by:
- Scott R. Tess, Sustainability & Resilience Officer for the City of Urbana, IL
- Peter Murphy, Solar Program Director, Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA)
- Jane Sullivan, Grants &...
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...
A small job had been added to the day’s directional boring work—after Tom Dickey’s safety gear had already been sent back to the shop. He made a decision in favor of time and efficiency instead of safety to go ahead and dig a 40-foot section of conduit. This decision almost cost him his life. As...