Illinois Solar Energy Association with Kevin Borgia | EP181

Please take our listener survey.The Illinois solar industry is booming thanks to forward-thinking policies like the Future Energy Jobs Act and the recent Climate & Equitable Jobs Act. Solar companies looking to tap into this growth market must engage locally to capitalize on opportunities fully. That's why joining the Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA) can pay dividends through supporting pro-solar advocacy, making Springfield connections, navigating policy complexities, and accessing the stakeholder network. Today on the Clean Power Hour, ISEA Board President Kevin Borgia makes the case for solar companies of all sizes to get involved with the only organization providing that unique blend of Illinois intelligence, relationship building, and collective clout.Kevin Borgia, VP of External Affairs and Policy at SunVest Solar, joins host Tim Montague to discuss the Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA). They talk about the exponential growth of the solar industry in Illinois over the past 5 years thanks to legislation like the Future Energy Jobs Act and the Climate & Equitable Jobs Act. Kevin outlines key benefits of joining ISEA for solar companies looking to grow in Illinois, including supporting pro-solar policies through advocacy and lobbying days in Springfield, gaining crucial intelligence about navigating the complex Illinois energy market, networking with other local players at ISEA's monthly solar social events, and more. If you are a solar company interested in engaging with the policy process and networking in the thriving Illinois market, be sure to contact Tim and consider becoming a member.Key TakeawaysWhat unique benefits does joining the Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA) offer solar companies looking to tap into Illinois' growth market?Why is it important for solar companies to engage in collective advocacy and policy-making through groups like ISEA?What are some of ISEA's member offerings like networking events and Springfield lobby days?How has the mix of policies like FEJA and CEJA succeeded in unlocking transformative solar growth over the past decade in Illinois?ISEAKevin Borgia Support the showConnect with Tim Clean Power Hour Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email [email protected] Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email: [email protected] Corporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America’s number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems. Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com

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