National Resources

	American Solar Energy Society – A resource for news and events dealing with the solar industry. Website: www.ases.org
	American Solar Energy Society – A resource for news and events dealing with the solar industry. Website: www.ases.org
	Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency – A comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Website: www.dsireusa.org Check here for tax incentives!
	Energy Star – A resource for energy efficient products for homes and businesses. Also provides information on energy efficiency tax credits. Website: www.energystar.gov
	National Renewable Energy Laboratory – Provides a wealth of information on renewable energy technologies and studies. Also a source for wind resource maps. Website: www.nrel.gov
	The Energy Grid – Provides an array of information regarding solar and renewable energy and data collection, including access to the PV Watts solar calculator. Website: www.pvwatts.org
	Residential Energy Services Network – A resource for energy ratings and rater information. Website: www.resnet.us
	United States Department of Agriculture – The official source for Rural Energy Loans and Grants as part of the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). Website: www.usda.gov

State/Local Resources

Illinois Solar Energy Association – A resource for local/state news related to the solar industry.
Website: www.illinoissolar.org

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity: www.commerce.state.il.us/dceo/Bureaus/Energy_Recycling/Energy
Illinois Solar Energy Association: www.illinoissolar.org
Illinois Wind Energy Association: www.illinoiswind.org

Affiliations

ComEd Smart Ideas Trade Ally — www.ecohillsolutions.com
Ameren Act On Energy Trade Partner — www.actonenergy.com
Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) – Member — www.aeecenter.org
Illinois Association of School Business Officials (IASBO) – Service Associate Member — www.iasbo.org
Batavia Chamber of Commerce — www.bataviachamber.org
River North Business Association — www.rivernorthassociation.com
Optimal Facilities Management Solutions — www.optimalfms.com