Oak Park has a site on the 2014 Illinois Solar Tour!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact: taylor.gendel@illinoissolar.org

OAK PARK, ILLINOIS, September 30, 2014: Brighten your day with solar! View renewable energy systems in action. The Illinois Solar Tour is a FREE self-guided, statewide open house that demonstrates how Illinois homes and businesses are using solar, wind, and geothermal to become energy independent.

This event is coordinated nationally by the nonprofit American Solar Energy Society in collaboration with dozens of outstanding partner organizations. Attending the tour will allow communities across the country the opportunity to see new and innovative technologies locally that will benefit the environment on a global level. Americans have a voice in how they get their energy. Visiting homes on the tour will allow visitors to learn, engage and be a part of the solution to current energy challenges.

Illinois home and business owners with renewable energy installations will be providing tours on Saturday, October 4th from 10 am to 2 pm. Tour hosts will answer questions on how you can harness the power of the sun and wind to fuel your home and business.

There is a host site to visit in your neighborhood! The Prechel residence (512 S. Euclid Ave.) is recognized as a clean energy leader for their participation on the 2014 Illinois Solar Tour. Stop by to learn how you can reduce your monthly utility bills, increase property values, and be part of the energy solution.

With over 70 sites throughout Illinois, there is a Solar Tour host site near you. Stop in to see how solar energy can brighten your day! Then join us from 4:30-6:30 pm at Emmett’s Ale House in Palatine for an after party and our 2014 Tesla ModelS raffle drawing!

To register for these free events visit www.illinoissolartour.org.

About the Illinois Solar Energy Association

Established in 1975 The Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA) is a non-profit organization that promotes the widespread application of renewable energy through education and advocacy. As the Illinois chapter of the American Solar Energy Society, ISEA is the local resource for educational classes, events, renewable energy related policy developments, local news and access to local renewable energy vendors. www.illinoissolar.org

About the American Solar Energy Society

For more than 50 years the American Solar Energy Society has led the renewable energy revolution. It is the nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the use of solar energy, energy efficiency, and other sustainable technologies across North America. ASES leads national efforts to promote solar energy education, public outreach, and advocacy. www.ases.org