1.  policy january 11, 2011 sponsored by:

2. solar drinks a B2B networking event for renewable energy professionals Hosted on the Second Tuesday bimonthly January 11Policy March 8Financing Solar May 10 Training July 12Solar Tour Sept 13Business Support Tools November 8Product Advances

3.  501(c)3 charitable organization  Founded in 1975  Membership organization  Currently 400 members  Individual & professional memberships available  Hosts IL Solar Tour annually as part of National Solar Tour – Oct 1, 2011  ASES chapter  Mission  To educate and advocate for the widespread application of renewable energy in Illinois.  Partner with organizations to support mission.  Launching Illinois is Ready for Solar campaign to foster a robust renewable energy market – Sponsorships available Contact Michelle Hickey about volunteering, membership, donations, sponsorship, partnerships. michelle.hickey@illinoissolar.org

4. presenters  Lisa Albrecht A renewable energy specialist responsible for sales and business development for Solar Service, a full service solar thermal and PV consulting, design and installation company founded in 1977. Lisa will be discussing her work to streamline the Chicago code and permit process  Jeremy Jones Jeremy is the CTO for SoCore Energy, a Chicago based commercial PV project developer. He is a NABCEP certified installer and has been involved in commercial PV system development for the past 10 years. Jeremy will be presenting the ISEA policy goals for the 2011 IL legislative session.