Promotes the safe, productive and sustainable growth of renewable energy systems in Illinois.

Illinois, USA
Joined October 2018
As fall begins, we look back at our Summer Solar graduating class of 2026. The graduates are now working in the field as Trainees. Congrats everyone! ☀️
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IBEW Local 461 out of Aurora, IL & their newly installed solar carport training system provided by The IL IBEW REF. Carports are important to the Energy Transition, as they capture energy from the sun using space wisely, without limiting the initial purpose of the space.
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Max, an REF graduate who took classes with us @tritoncollege, has received the news he will start his apprenticeship with IBEW Local 134.
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As fall begins, we look back at our Summer Solar graduating class of 2026. The graduates are now working in the field as Trainees. Congrats everyone! ☀️
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Cynthia S, has got the news she will be starting her apprenticeship with Local 134 after enrolling with @chicagowomenintrades & an IBEW REF college course.
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As fall begins, we look back at our Summer Solar graduating class of 2026. The graduates are now working in the field as Trainees. Congrats everyone! ☀️
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Jeramiah & Cameron, both REF graduates & Summer Solar attendees, have recieved the news they will be starting their Apprenticeship today!
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As fall begins, we look back at our Summer Solar graduating class of 2026. The graduates are now working in the field as Trainees. Congrats everyone! ☀️
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IBEW Local 309 and Southwestern Illinois JATC Instructor, Stephen Erspamer assists these 12 apprentices to be recognized as "Qualified Trainees" of the "Illinois Solar For All" training provided by the IL IBEW REF. Special thanks to Day and Night Solar from Collinsville IL.
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The IL IBEW Renewable Energy Fund team goes to visit a Solar project at Marist High School, where REF instructor and Foreman Cesar Diaz was running the project.
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A great shot of our Community Based Organizations Summer Cohort! Extremely proud to report all of these students are now in the field working as pre-apprentices! ☀️
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Community Based Org. Certificate Day! These CBO’s bring such an amazing dynamic to the REF. A special thank you to @powerofpeopleci @chicagowomenintrades @helmetstohardhats @chicagojesuitacademy @onefamilyillinois @hire360partners The CCDOC & Comed Construct
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