How sustainable is Obama’s energy plan?

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President, Illinois Renewable Energy Association In his latest State of the Union
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February 1, 2012 | Also published in Renewable Energy> featured | Comments (0)

New legislation and renewable energy

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President, Illinois Renewable Energy Association The legal landscape in Illinois includes new provisions
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January 25, 2012 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

USDA seeks applications for renewable energy, energy efficiency projects

Staff Report CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced another opportunity to go greener and cut energy
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January 25, 2012 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Oil surplus or scarcity?

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President, Illinois Renewable Energy Association Iran’s threat to close the Straits of Hormuz
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January 18, 2012 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

LEDs: A leading light

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President, Illinois Renewable Energy Association It is estimated the average American family uses
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January 11, 2012 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

The solar future could be here now

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President, Illinois Renewable Energy Association Capturing the sun’s energy for home or business
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January 4, 2012 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

A New Year’s resolution for a local sustainable food system

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President, Illinois Renewable Energy Association If you have ever spent time fretting about
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December 28, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Freedom Field’s continuing favorable impacts

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President, Illinois Renewable Energy Association Over the last decade, we have been involved
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December 21, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | 1 Comment

Renewables — essential, but not sufficient

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President, Illinois Renewable Energy Association Our economy is based on oil, and our
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December 14, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Vegetables and self-sufficiency

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President, Illinois Renewable Energy Association Each time we visit our brother and
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December 7, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Ads and uncertanties undermine solar investments

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President, Illinois Renewable Energy Association Fossil fuel interests and their allies are spending
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November 30, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | 2 Comments

Photo: SwedishAmerican unveils electric vehicle charging stations

From the Nov. 23-29, 2011, issue Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with
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November 23, 2011 | Also published in Photo Galleries> Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Sustainability in Ashland, Wis.

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President Illinois Renewable Energy Association Last week, we discussed sustainability efforts in Ashland, Wis.,
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November 23, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

SwedishAmerican offers electrical vehicle charging stations

Staff Report As part of its ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, the SwedishAmerican Foundation has installed four electric vehicle charging stations
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November 16, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

More Food for Thought

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President, Illinois Renewable Energy Association Once again, Food for Thought, sponsored by the
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November 16, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Fridh Corporation reduces energy use in building by 30 percent

• Featured in Natural Resources Defense Council blog Staff Report The steps Fridh Corporation took in 2009 to reduce the energy
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November 16, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

U.S. solar future is somewhat clouded

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President, Illinois Renewable Energy Association With the recent spate of bad news regarding
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November 9, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Solar costs continue to fall

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President, Illinois Renewable Energy Association The cost of the recent solar installation in
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November 2, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Belief in global warming drives Europe’s economy

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President, Illinois Renewable Energy Association While many Americans still deny global warming,
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October 26, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | 2 Comments

Sustainable development in Sweden

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President, Illinois Renewable Energy Association The most significant aspect of sustainable development in
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October 19, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Meaning behind Earth Overshoot Day

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President, Illinois Renewable Energy Association During the first day of the Bioenergy Conference
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October 12, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Bioenergy conference: Innovation in fossil-free energy production

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President, Illinois Renewable Energy Association We, along with Winnebago County Director of
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October 5, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Changes made to Renewable Energy Association course offerings

Staff Report The Illinois Renewable Energy Association (IREA) will be offering a variety of classes this fall. Most will focus on
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October 5, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Environmental Law and Policy Center a powerful voice on energy issues

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President, Illinois Renewable Energy Association In 2001, the Environmental Law and Policy Center
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September 28, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Tour of Solar Places set for Saturday, Oct. 1

Staff Report What’s it like to produce your own electricity from the sun and the wind? To live with an independent
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September 28, 2011 | Also published in Regional News> Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Illinois residents will be ‘solar inspired’ at world’s largest solar energy event Oct. 1

Staff Report CHICAGO — Be solar inspired! View renewable energy systems in action! The Illinois Solar Tour is a free,
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September 28, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Greenways, health and education featured at Oct. 3 meeting; RSVP by Sept. 29

Staff Report Greater RMAP Environmental Education Network (GREEN) is creating a Strategy Action Plan meeting, hosted by Rockford Metropolitan Agency for
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September 28, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

National Green Museum Exhibition features National Sustainability Monthly Holidays

Staff Report CHICAGO — The National Green Museum Exhibition is featuring the National Sustainability Monthly Holidays, which are as follow: January —
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September 28, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

State funds flow to renewables

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President, Illinois Renewable Energy Association Last week, the State of Illinois announced two
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September 21, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

A prairie roof at Freedom Field — exploring new horizons

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President, Illinois Renewable Energy Association Little remains of the original prairie vegetation
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September 14, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Will fracking curtail the solar revolution?

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President, Illinois Renewable Energy Association At this year’s Illinois Renewable Energy and Sustainable
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September 7, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | 4 Comments

China dominates the green economy

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President, Illinois Renewable Energy Association Worldwatch report 185 focused on the green economy
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August 31, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | 1 Comment

Green Fair Sept. 17 at Freeport’s Highland Community College

Staff Report Paint recycling and document shredding/recycling will be offered at the Northwest Illinois Green Fair Sept. 17. Both opportunities will
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August 31, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Self-sufficiency a big hit

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President, Illinois Renewable Energy Association While renewable energy is an important part
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August 24, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

10th Renewable Energy and Sustainable Lifestyle Fair now history

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President, Illinois Renewable Energy Association The 10th Anniversary Illinois Renewable Energy and Sustainable
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August 17, 2011 | Also published in Local News> Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Energy Fair a first-rate educational event

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President, Illinois Renewable Energy Association As we approach the 10th anniversary of the
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August 10, 2011 | Also published in Local News> Regional News> Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

A new keynote speaker for Aug. 13-14 Energy Fair

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President, Illinois Renewable Energy Association As usual, some last-minute changes have been made
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August 3, 2011 | Also published in Living> Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Renewable Energy: Solar electricity shines at the Energy Fair

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President Illinois Renewable Energy Association Economic, social, health and environmental costs continue to mount,
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July 27, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Freedom Field summer interns to make presentations Aug. 1

Staff Report Interns at Rockford’s Freedom Field Renewable Energy will present reports of their summer activities from 6 to 7:30 p.m.,
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July 27, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Local company helps homeowners ‘go solar’

Staff Report BELVIDERE, Ill. — A Belvidere company is doing its part to help local residents become energy independent. Beginning Thursday, July
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July 27, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Creative building and renovating

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President Illinois Renewable Energy Association Numerous options exist for building more energy-efficient homes or
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July 20, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Renewable Energy: Being handy helps

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President Illinois Renewable Energy Association With difficult economic times, growing numbers of people are
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July 13, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Renewable energy ‘cutes’ its way past nuclear energy

By Mark Burger Illinois Solar Energy Association Two interesting events have occurred concerning the perception and reality of solar and renewable energy.
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July 13, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | 1 Comment

Whiteside Co. crop duster’s take on big wind…‘Proposed changes to the Whiteside County Wind Power Generating Facility Ordinance’

Editor’s note: The following was presented by Les Cady June 7. Cady operates Cady Aerial Spray company. He is a
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July 13, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | 1 Comment

Journey to rural sustainability

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President, Illinois Renewable Energy Association This year’s Illinois Renewable Energy and Sustainable
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July 6, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Green Journeys theme of Aug. 13-14 energy fair

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President Illinois Renewable Energy Association We spent a few days in Madison, Wis., for
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June 29, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Saving electricity

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President Illinois Renewable Energy Association Some simple understandings quickly return when raising animals. When
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June 22, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Read and act for sound energy policies and practices

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President Illinois Renewable Energy Association John Foster Dulles, former Secretary of State, once commented
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June 15, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Save date for Energy State Fair

Staff Report Enjoy a full weekend of information, education and entertainment at the tenth Annual Illinois Renewable Energy and Sustainable Lifestyle
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June 15, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

International agreement signed

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President Illinois Renewable Energy Association Representatives of Winnebago County, Freedom Field and Lidkoping, Sweden,
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June 8, 2011 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)


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