Illinois Solar for All

Cook County

Central Road Energy, LLC (Aggregator)

Community Solar Developer, Non-Profit and Public Facilities, Residential Large 5+ units

Central Road Energy is a small privately-owned Approved Vendor Aggregator helping our Aggregator Designees successfully develop, construct, and operate Illinois Solar for All solar projects throughout Illinois. Central Road Energy’s owner has over 20 years of experience in the environmental consulting space.

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Ameresco

Non-Profit and Public Facilities

Ameresco provides comprehensive energy services and can perform all stages of a turnkey solar development, including design, construction, ownership, operation, and maintenance. Ameresco has over 300 MW of solar projects complete or in construction in North America, including several projects with three different utilities within Illinois. Ameresco has strong banking and equity relationships to bring reliable and economical financing to the project as well as expertise in managing large, complex projects and ensuring that the projects stay on the path to success.

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FEJA Job Training Programs

Illinois IBEW Renewable Energy Fund

The Illinois IBEW Renewable Energy Fund (REF) promotes the safe, productive and sustainable growth of renewable energy systems in Illinois through community partnerships, stakeholder engagement and educational services.

The REF, in partnership with ComEd, has developed a Craft Apprenticeship Program to empower and engage the next generation of electricians and renewable energy workers with an emphasis on and goal to increase the adoption of renewable energy systems. Partner organizations, community colleges, high and junior high schools will have the opportunity to offer specific job training to individuals who then can apply and enter into IBEW apprenticeship programs throughout the State of Illinois.

*IBEW members must have completed IBEW's solar training courses to be considered Eligible Job Trainees*

Contact Info:
Robert Hattier
312-718-0934
rhattier@local134.org

 

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CEJA Job Training Programs, FEJA Job Training Programs

Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA)

Founded in 1979, the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA) works to ensure the equitable participation of its members in the design, engineering, and construction industries, while also promoting the growth, quality of work, professionalism, and integrity of these individuals and businesses. The organization works to provide scholarships for Hispanic college students and training for contractors looking to increase their firm's construction capacity. HACIA trains existing businesses to prepare them for future energy careers with a focus on design, engineering, renewables, and construction.

Contact:
Hector Tello
htello@haciaworks.org
312-575-0389 ext: 2006

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FEJA Job Training Programs

National Latino Education Institute - Solar Associate Program

The National Latino Education Institute (NLEI), formerly the Spanish Coalition for Jobs, offers a broad array of accredited training programs in both the business and medical fields, specially designed to help participants gain employment after graduation. As a non-profit, the NLEI provides training and services at affordable rates without sacrificing the quality of training. The NLEI's Solar Associate Program focuses on academic, technical, sales, and service as well as job readiness.

Contact:
Elba Aranda-Suh, Executive Director
elbarranda@nlei.org
708-689-7336

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FEJA Job Training Programs

Safer Foundation (FEJA funded)

Since 1972, Safer Foundation’s mission is to support the efforts of people facing barriers to employment, including those with arrest and conviction records, through a full spectrum of services and advocacy. Aiding these individuals assists them in their efforts to become productive members of the community. Safer Foundation recruits and screens returning citizens for grantee programs and provides soft skills and introduction to solar training.

Contact:

Safer Foundation – Multicultural Jobs Program
Lisa Brackett
lisa.brackett@saferfoundation.org
773-329-8597

Safer Foundation – Solar Training Pipeline Program
Kimberly Flennoy-Green
kimberly.flennoygreen@saferfoundation.org
708-596-0142

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