Solar bills help state establish power targets

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Three solar bills, written in 2010, will help Illinois establish solar power targets to meet requirements established
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March 24, 2010 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Embracing a new reality

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President Illinois Renewable Energy Association As job losses continue to mount, sad tales of
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March 17, 2010 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

‘Hoo’ Haven solar data online

From press release   “Hoo” Haven Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Center recently went “green” with its first large-scale renewable energy project.
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March 17, 2010 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

URGENT: Contact state legislators this week to support clean energy bills

By Madeleine Weil Environmental Law & Policy Center This is your chance to help make sure an Illinois-based solar industry with growth
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March 10, 2010 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Solar hot water for a straw-clay building

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President Illinois Renewable Energy Association More than a year ago, we observed the
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March 10, 2010 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

High-speed rail Webinar

From press release In January, the Federal Railroad Administration awarded $8 billion in grants to accelerate development of six high-speed rail
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March 10, 2010 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Green community solutions are happening

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President Illinois Renewable Energy Association Sometimes, people in their daily lives take actions that
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March 3, 2010 | Also published in Renewable Energy | 1 Comment

Illinois hotels offered green certification status

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer According to the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association (IHLA), the number of environmentally-conscious hotels in Illinois is
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March 3, 2010 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

President proposes to revamp HOMESTAR program, tax deductions available now

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer President Barack Obama proposed several highlights that would revamp a score of energy-efficient programs currently available through
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March 3, 2010 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

‘One Drop at a Time: Sustainable Stormwater Management for Homeowners’

From press release   Join the Rock River Valley Chapter of Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes, as they host a
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March 3, 2010 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Greenhouse gases and India

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President Illinois Renewable Energy Association Friends of ours are spending February in India with
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February 24, 2010 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Date change for food classes

From press release Dates have been changed for a series of three food classes offered by the Illinois Renewable Energy Association
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February 24, 2010 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Will we get past the bottleneck?

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President Illinois Renewable Energy Association In his new book, Bottleneck: Humanity’s Impending Impasse, William
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February 17, 2010 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

‘Novices’ try it all

  By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President Illinois Renewable Energy Association Although they are self-professed ìnovice renewable energy people,î Jeff
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February 10, 2010 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Illinois Renewable Energy Association offers food classes

From press release OREGON, Ill.- Have you ever dreamed of planting a beautiful garden, enjoying delicious seasonal meals using its produce
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February 10, 2010 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

1 green thing: Green cleaning to avoid getting sick

By Jan Herbert Rockford Park District Whether you were “green” before the color was fashionable or whether you’re just ready to find
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February 10, 2010 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Obama’s push for clean energy jobs

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President Illinois Renewable Energy Association In his State of the Union address, President Barack
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February 3, 2010 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

1 green thing: What about air fresheners?

By Jan Herbert Rockford Park District Whether you were “green” before the color was fashionable or whether you’re just ready to find
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February 3, 2010 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Catastrophes—always be prepared

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President Illinois Renewable Energy Association When a catastrophe such as Hurricane Katrina or the
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January 27, 2010 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

1 green thing: It is never too late for ‘green resolutions’

By Jan Herbert Rockford Park District Whether you were “green” before the color was fashionable or whether you’re just ready to find
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January 27, 2010 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Green Communities Coalition offers free Low-Carbon Diet workshops

From press release The Green Communities Coalition (GCC) would like to come to your location and lead a free workshop about
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January 27, 2010 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Illinois Renewable Energy Association remains active

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President Illinois Renewable Energy Association The Illinois Renewable Energy Association (IREA) has had another
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January 20, 2010 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

1 green thing: Cabin fever? You could ‘green’ your bathroom

By Jan Herbert Rockford Park District Whether you were “green” before the color was fashionable or whether you’re just ready to find
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January 20, 2010 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Peak oil—ignored, but important

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President Illinois Renewable Energy Association With global economic decline, peak oil no longer attracts
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January 13, 2010 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Green Communities Coalition hosts forum on the future of wind power

From press release The Green Communities Coalition invites the public to attend a panel discussion about the costs and benefits of big
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January 13, 2010 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

1 green thing: Just plain miscellaneous (not necessarily green)

By Jan Herbert Rockford Park District Whether you were “green” before the color was fashionable or whether you’re just ready to find
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January 13, 2010 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

1 green thing: Home sick (or homebound because of weather)

By Jan Herbert Rockford Park District Whether you were “green” before the color was fashionable or whether you’re just ready to find
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January 6, 2010 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Heating with wood—a politically-ignored option

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President Illinois Renewable Energy Association We’ve heated our home with wood for 30
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January 6, 2010 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Copenhagen: What is the outcome?

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President Illinois Renewable Energy Association One of the bigger surprises heading into the climate
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December 30, 2009 | Also published in Renewable Energy | 1 Comment

1 green thing: Starting the New Year using peroxide

By Jan Herbert Rockford Park District Whether you were “green” before the color was fashionable or whether you’re just ready to find
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December 30, 2009 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

1 green thing: Twelve eco-ways to get ready for Christmas

By Jan Herbert Rockford Park District Whether you were “green” before the color was fashionable or whether you’re just ready to find
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December 23, 2009 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Chickens as part of a sustainable lifestyle

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President Illinois Renewable Energy Association Renewable energy is one aspect of sustainability. The other
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December 23, 2009 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

The Olduvai theory: Something to think about as we approach the darkest day of the year

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President Illinois Renewable Energy Association According to its creator, Richard Duncan, the Olduvai theory
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December 16, 2009 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

1 green thing: Are you an ‘ecoholic’?

From press release Community volunteer The Undertaker will host a free holiday party for residents of Concord Commons, 224 Cameron Ave., Rockford, at
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December 16, 2009 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments Off

1 green thing: Avoid ‘gas’ pain…

By Jan Herbert Rockford Park District Whether you were “green” before the color was fashionable or whether you’re just ready to find
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December 9, 2009 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Is shale gas being oversold?

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President Illinois Renewable Energy Association The MIT Technology Review featured an article proclaiming “Natural
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December 9, 2009 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

‘Wind Energy 101’ Jan. 7 at Freeport Public Library

From press release FREEPORT, Ill.—“Wind Energy 101: From a Landowner’s Perspective” is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, at the Freeport
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December 9, 2009 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Growth in the solar industry?

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President Illinois Renewable Energy Association From 2004 through 2008, the solar electric industry grew
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December 2, 2009 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

1 green thing: Tips to help you avoid winter colds

By Jan Herbert Rockford Park District Whether you were “green” before the color was fashionable or whether you’re just ready to find
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December 2, 2009 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

‘Dr. Goose’ discusses nuisance geese, other annoying animals

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President Illinois Renewable Energy Association The Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County recently hosted
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November 25, 2009 | Also published in Renewable Energy | 1 Comment

1 green thing: Green solutions to cold symptoms and holiday stress

By Jan Herbert Rockford Park District Whether you were “green” before the color was fashionable or whether you’re just ready to find
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November 25, 2009 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Wet ethanol production process yields more ethanol and more co-products

From press release URBANA, Ill.—Using a wet ethanol production method that begins by soaking corn kernels rather than grinding them
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November 25, 2009 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Climate change: focusing on the evidence

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President Illinois Renewable Energy Association In 2007, we were honored by our high school
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November 18, 2009 | Also published in Renewable Energy | 1 Comment

1 green thing: Thinking early about green gifts

By Jan Herbert Rockford Park District Whether you were “green” before the color was fashionable or whether you’re just ready to find
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November 18, 2009 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Chinese energy interests in Illinois

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President Illinois Renewable Energy Association We were asked by the 21st Century Institute in
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November 11, 2009 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

1 green thing: Weird eco fabrics for ‘green fashion’

By Jan Herbert Rockford Park District Whether you were “green” before the color was fashionable or whether you’re just ready to find
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November 11, 2009 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

IDNR Conservation Congress

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President Illinois Renewable Energy Association Oct. 24-25, the lllinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

1 green thing: Statistics show scouting could make us greener

By Jan Herbert Rockford Park District Whether you were “green” before the color was fashionable or whether you’re just ready to find
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Illinois places second in Solar Decathlon

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President Illinois Renewable Energy Association For three weeks in October, the U.S. Department of
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October 28, 2009 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

1 green thing: Cold weather snuck up on us

By Jan Herbert Rockford Park District Whether you were “green” before the color was fashionable or whether you’re just ready to find
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October 28, 2009 | Also published in Renewable Energy | Comments (0)


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