ISEA Young Professionals Council

07/22/2026

Join us tomorrow at Monk's Pub on Lake Street for Solar After Hours!

Solar After Hours is a casual recurring networking event for industry networking, discussions, and community building.

First drink is on us!

Register here ->

The Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA) is a non-profit organization that promotes the widespread application of solar and other forms of renewable energy through education and advocacy. ISEA is the state resource for renewable energy related policy developments, educational classes, events and...

07/21/2026

Join us tomorrow for a free, lunch-hour discussion on career insights, emerging industry trends in solar, storage, microgrids, and AI, and advice for young professionals with Tim Montague, President of Clean Power Consulting Group and host of the widely followed Clean Power Hour podcast!

Where: Virtual Zoom Meeting

When: Wednesday, July 22 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm

While the event is free, you must register to receive the link to access the event.

The Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA) is a non-profit organization that promotes the widespread application of solar and other forms of renewable energy through education and advocacy. ISEA is the state resource for renewable energy related policy developments, educational classes, events and...

04/07/2026

This is your sign to join us for Solar After Hours on Thursday, April 16 at Franklin Tap!

Don't miss the second YPC networking event of the year and the kickoff of our new series: Solar After Hours.

The recurring networking event will provide an ongoing space for industry networking, discussion, and community building for professionals in the Illinois solar and storage industry.

Register at the link below and your first drink is on the YPC!

The Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA) is a non-profit organization that promotes the widespread application of solar and other forms of renewable energy through education and advocacy. ISEA is the state resource for renewable energy related policy developments, educational classes, events and...

03/27/2026

The next YPC event just dropped!

Join us for the launch of our new event series: Solar After Hours. The recurring networking events will provide casual networking happy hours where we can relax, build connections with industry peers and rising leaders, and keep up on the latest trends and topics.

Our first Solar After Hours event will be on Thursday, April 16 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm at Franklin Tap!

Tickets are $5 for YPC members and $10 for nonmembers.

The first drink is on us, so register now: https://illinoissolar.org/event-6627010

02/05/2026

We are changing the location and format of the next YPC event! We're excited to announce that we will now kick off ISEA's Solar Drinks with an exclusive YPC-only happy hour at Jefferson Tap & Grille.

Join your fellow young professionals for a YPC-only pre-event to network and talk about what's next for the YPC. Then, stay for Solar Drinks with ISEA to keep the conversations going in a relaxed, after-hours gathering of solar professionals and contractors. Network, chat about clean energy, and enjoy pizza along with a drink included with your ticket.

The Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA) is a non-profit organization that promotes the widespread application of solar and other forms of renewable energy through education and advocacy. ISEA is the state resource for renewable energy related policy developments, educational classes, events and...