Illinois

| Carbondale, Carterville, Pomona, Johnston City | Joliet | Stelle |

Southern Illinois Renewable Energy Tour
Date: October 7, 2006
Taking Place In: Carbondale, Carterville, Pomona, Johnston City
Presented by: Illinois Renewable Energy Association, Advanced Energy Solutions. Inc.
For More Information: Aur J. Beck at 618-893-1717
Tour Description: Take a cruise through Southern Illinois' beautiful wine country and view solar electric, solar hot water systems, passive solar and other energy systems both on grid and off grid. Go to the systems you want to or tour them all!
Tour Fee: FREE
How to Take this Tour: Go to www.AdvancedEnergySolution.com to see directions to the places on the tour, or call 800-229-0453.

North Central Illinois Tour
Date: October 7, 2006
Taking Place In: Oregon, Ashton, Kingston, Forreston
Presented by: Illinois Renewable Energy Association
For More Information: Sonia Vogl, 815-732-7332, sonia@essex1.com
Tour Description: Tour of four private homes, all with PV, three with wind generators, two with wood furnaces, one with a corn stove, and one super insulated.
Tour Fee: Free
How to Take this Tour: Visit website, www.illinoisrenew.org for directions.  Drive yourself to the sites you select.

Green Tech Tour
Date: October 7, 2006
Taking Place In: Joliet
Local Tour Name: Green Tech Tour
Presented by: Forest Preserve District of Will County
For More Information: Becky Sanders at 815-727-8700
Tour Description: The Sugar Creek Administration Center was designed to serve the District and the public but also be a model of green architecture. On this tour, you’ll view innovative technologies, understand why green is better for humans and the environment, and learn practical tips to practice green living. Building is accessible.
Tour Fee: FREE
How to Take this Tour: Please meet at the Sugar Creek Administration Building at 10:00 a.m. on 17540 W. Laraway Road in Joliet, IL 60433.

Annual Solar Tour and Open House
Date: Sunday, October 8, 2006
Taking Place In: Stelle
Presented by: Center for Sustainable Community
For More Information: csc@stelle.net or 815/256-2204
Tour Description: 4 homes and 1 business are included.  A solar powered telephone cooperative for the community. 
Tour Fee: Free
How to Take this Tour: Please register for the Solar Home Tour by contacting csc@stelle.net

See Tour Home Page at www.NationalSolarTour.org  for current tours

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