We are doing a series of Shawnee Energy Fests http://shawneeenergyfest.org/ this year:

April 22nd Earth Day off the grid solar powered music Fest with SIUC EcoDawgs  at the Free Forum Area 11-3  http://sustainability.siuc.edu/Eco_Dawgs/events.html

May 22 Saturday, -Unofficial May Survival Party powered by Shawnee Energy Fest and Advanced Energy Solutions.
The Downtown Art and Wine Fair is coming to the Historic Town Square again on Saturday, May 22, 2010, brought to you by Carbondale Main Street, The NIGHTLIFE, First Southern Bank, Attitude Designs, The Blue Martin, The Bank of Carbondale and many local wineries.  http://www.carbondalemainstreet.com/Downtown_Art__Wine_Fairs.html
For the first time, the stage will be powered with off-the-grid solar power provided by Advanced Energy Solutions.      www.AESsolar.com

Here is an article about the Art & Wine Fest  

Sat Oct 2 (October is Energy Awareness Month)
The Solar powered stage is at the Downtown Art & Wine Fair powered by Shawnee Energy Fest and Advanced Energy Solutions.

Saturday October 2nd is also the www.HeartlandSolarTour.org

Oct 8 & 9 (October is Energy Awareness Month)
The Energy powered section at the Sustainable Living Expo at the Dixon Springs Ag Center powered by Shawnee Energy Fest and Advanced Energy Solutions. More information as we get closer to the event will be posted at www.ShawneeEnergyFest.org

What: Sustainable Living Expo

Dates:  October 8-9, 2010 (Friday/Saturday)

Location:  Dixon Springs Agricultural Center, Simpson, IL

Themes:   Helping people live more sustainably - economically and environmentally 

Self reliance - making ends meet in hard times

Tag line:  Good Choices. Smart Living. Help Yourself. 

- On Saturday, October 3^rd, 2009 from 10 to 3 you can find out how your neighbors are trimming their energy bills, increasing their energy independence, and taking steps to address global warming here in Southern Illinois.   Solar powered homes and businesses will be open for public tours as part of the American Solar Energy Society’s 14^th annual National Solar Tour. You can learn about solar technologies and the rebates you can receive if you add solar. Find a tour near you by going to www.NationwideSolarTour.org

or call 800-229-0453 for Heartland Solar Tour Heartland Solar Tour is coming up on Saturday Oct 3rd from 10 to 3.

 Advanced Energy Solutions Group, Inc is teaching a Beginning Solar Knowledge class this Saturday September 19th at John A Logan Community College

Solar Panel Installation and Knowledge Courses

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The Continuing Education Department at John A Logan is once again pleased to offer Solar Knowledge and Installation Courses at the College! The courses will begin September 19 and they are designed for anyone looking to increase their employability skills in the workforce. To register http://www.jalc.edu/cont_ed/  or call  618-985-2828, ext. 8202see flyer at our Facebook fan page

Just got back from the Iowa Energy Expo where we brought our mobile solar trailer with the intention of powering something like the band but it never got used.

We will be set up at the Green Homes Festival in St Louis on September 25

Heartland Solar Tour is coming up on Saturday Oct 3rd from 10 to 3.  Detailed information will be up the week before the tour.

Carbondale, IL - On Saturday, October 3^rd, 2009 from 10 to 3 you can find out how your neighbors are trimming their energy bills, increasing their energy independence, and taking steps to address global warming here in Southern Illinois.  Solar powered homes and businesses will be open for public tours as part of the American Solar Energy Society’s 14^th annual National Solar Tour. You can learn about solar technologies and the rebates you can receive if you add solar. Find a tour near you by going to www.HeartlandSolarTour.org or call 800-229-0453