Renewable Energy

Wind energy

IIRA wind energy resources – IllinoisWind.org

As part of its work, IIRA is committed to assisting rural residents and communities of Illinois in building knowledge of wind power as a sustainable development tool. This knowledge is contributing to sound decision-making regarding the development of wind energy and facilitating development where it is feasible to do so. For more than a decade,IIRA had active wind energy projects and continues that effort with the current Wind for Schools program.   This legacy of wind energy projects can be found through the Illinoiswind.org link.

Bioenergy

IIRA bioenergy resources

Bioenergy is renewable energy made from biological material such as harvested crops or crop residues, wood from forestry or community sources, and livestock or food processing wastes. IIRA assists rural communities and businesses in developing successful bioenergy enterprises to increase environmental and economic sustainability. Visit the bioenergy page for more information on IIRA engagement in first generation biofuels and in cellulosic biomass energy.

Links to state renewable energy organizations in Illinois