Solar Power, Press Release
Jon Diefenbach
AES Sells Solar Safely
AES Sells Solar Safely

Meet the Team: Aur Beck

Meet the Team: Aur Beck

If you’ve ever met Aur Beck (and if you’ve spent any amount of time in Southern Illinois, you probably have), “shy” is probably not the first word that comes to mind. Aur’s gregarious presence as part of innumerable events and organizations in the region would probably lead you to believe he is an extrovert, but as it turns out, quite the opposite is true. Aur credits “tons of passion” for helping others and serving as our Founder and Chief Tech for motivating him to regularly get out of his comfort zone.

Southern Illinois Makes Shopping Locally a Breeze

Southern Illinois Makes Shopping Locally a Breeze

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.

Meet the Team: Jon Diefenbach

Meet the Team: Jon Diefenbach

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.

2018 Heartland Solar Tour Locations Announced!

2018 Heartland Solar Tour Locations Announced!

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)!

Emerging Tech Brightens My Day

Emerging Tech Brightens My Day

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.

Press Release: Carbondale Chamber of Commerce to Cut Ribbon at Gaia House Solar Installation

Press Release: Carbondale Chamber of Commerce to Cut Ribbon at Gaia House Solar Installation

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.