Free workshops offered on developing biogas projects
Posted on 01-30-2012Three complementary workshops on developing CHP projects for livestock producers within Illinois electric co-op service territories will be held on Feb. 3, 9 and 10th at sites across Illinois. For more information about the locations, times and the workshops, click here.
HomE program recipient of MEEA Impact Award
Posted on 01-16-2012
The AIEC's highly successful HomE program was recently recognized with the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance's (MEEA) 2012 Inspiring Efficiency Impact Award. The program helped 25 distribution cooperatives in Illinois perform nearly 3,500 home energy audits and deliver more than 3,000 energy efficiency rebates to Illinois homeowners, making it one of the largest and most effective in Illinois history.
HomE's high success rate - more than 90 percent of participating homeowners followed through with at least some of the audits' recommended improvements - allowed the AIEC to use $2.5 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding which spurred more than $25 million in energy efficiency investments in just 15 months.
"Through HomE, we were able to encourage cooperative members to improve the energy efficiency of their homes, and also make them more aware of their everyday energy use," said John Frietag, vice president of operations for the AIEC. "Additionally, for the first time in the Illinois Electric Cooperative's 70-year history, every cooperative in the state is now providing energy audits to homeowners."
"The HomE program not only helped Illinois homeowners save money and save energy, but brought jobs and increased economic activity to the region as well," said Jay Wrobel, MEEA executive director. "MEEA is proud to recognize AIEC's efforts with this year's Inspiring Efficiency Impact Award."
Kirk visits AIEC
Posted on 01-20-2012
U.S. Senator Mark Kirk visited the AIEC on Thursday, Jan. 19 and addressed the board of directors. He stressed his support of coal-fired power plants and natural gas and how important those issues are to the state of Illinois and the nation.
