As a small-town business that is focused on sustainability and saving our customers money, shopping locally is very near and dear to our hearts. While big box stores ship globally at a huge cost to the environment, local outfits are able to do business while leaving a much smaller carbon footprint. But the most immediately noticeable impact of local shopping is improving the local economy, and we are always looking for ways to keep more money circulating in Southern Illinois.
If you have read one of our blogs, liked one of our posts on Facebook or Twitter, or scrolled through our photos on Instagram lately, you’ve seen the handiwork of Jon Diefenbach, who handles our social media and marketing. Though he prefers to work behind the scenes, he loves to spread the word about solar and keep our fans informed on the latest happenings in the world of renewable energy.
The 2018 Heartland Solar Tour is right around the corner, and this year 12 Southern Illinois homes and businesses will be available for the open house-style tour. On Saturday, October 6th, from 10AM to 3PM, you can visit any or all of the locations below and learn first-hand from solar owners what it’s like to live with solar power and how it has impacted their lives (and power bills)!
Over the last 19 years that I have spent learning about, installing, and living with solar power, I have seen countless innovations in the industry. Solar panels seem to get cheaper and more efficient every day as new production methods and materials are able to convert more sunlight into electricity. Over the last few years, a greater focus on battery storage has made it easier to store more energy in a smaller footprint. But some of the most interesting innovations are the ones that help me to be a better solar installer and get more people energized.
Carbondale, IL, September 14, 2018 – AES Solar and the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce invite local media, businesses, and faith communities to attend a ribbon cutting on Friday, October 5th, 2018, 11 AM, at Gaia House Interfaith Center, 913 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale, IL. This ceremony commemorates the commissioning of a new solar power system, donated and installed by AES Solar. Light refreshments will be served.
It’s hard to believe, but Autumn is already nearly upon us, and as the heat finally subsides, it’s a great time of year to get out and tour our beautiful region. Folks from Southern Illinois know all about crawling the scenic Wine Trail, and have probably spent a serene weekend or two exploring the gorgeous Shawnee National Forest and watching the leaves turn. But there is another local excursion coming up in October that you will not want to miss.
