Illinois Solar Energy Association

Name

Illinois Solar Energy Association

Legal name

Illinois Solar Energy Association

Website

https://illinoissolar.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Trade Association

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Solar Workforce, Training & Safety Services (Installer Training, Certification, EHS) (EUAMABAO)

Keywords

• Solar trade association
• Renewable energy advocacy
• Clean energy education
• Solar workforce development
• Consumer protection standards

Headquarters

HQ city

Elk Grove Village

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA) operates as a nonprofit trade association providing paid business and individual memberships, policy advocacy on Illinois solar and energy storage legislation, consumer protection standards and a Business Code of Conduct, a vetted Find a Professional directory of solar installers and developers, public and member-only educational webinars, the annual Illinois Solar & Storage Tour, a Solar Ambassador volunteer program, the ISEA Solar House demonstration site, and workforce development resources aligned with the Future Energy Jobs Act.

Product overview

The Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA) is a trade association consisting of two nonprofit organizations: the Illinois Solar Energy & Storage Association (501(c)(6)) serving as the leading trade association for Illinois' solar and energy storage industry, and the Illinois Solar Education Association (501(c)(3)) promoting understanding of solar energy through educational programs. The organization does not offer a singular commercial product, but rather provides member services including a Find a Professional directory, Solar Calculator, Clean Energy Credit Union, Solar Ambassador Program, ISEA Solar House, Public Education Webinars, Consumer Protection Standards with Business Code of Conduct, and various educational programs and job training resources for green jobs and workforce development in the renewable energy sector.

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Products and services

• Business Membership Program Paid membership tier for solar developers, installers, manufacturers, suppliers, and clean-energy stakeholders in Illinois, providing policy advocacy access, member-only webinars, directory listings, and engagement with Illinois Power Agency and ICC proceedings.
• Individual Membership Program Paid membership tier for solar professionals and enthusiasts supporting ISEA's mission, offered through the Illinois Solar Education Association (501(c)(3)).
• Find a Professional Directory Searchable online directory of vetted solar installers, developers, manufacturers, and service providers across Illinois, used by consumers seeking professional solar services.
• Solar Calculator Online tool that helps Illinois homeowners and businesses estimate potential solar energy savings and system requirements.
• Consumer Protection Standards and Business Code of Conduct Industry standards and Business Code of Conduct providing consumer protection guidelines that ISEA member companies must follow in the Illinois solar market.
• Illinois Solar & Storage Tour Annual statewide event allowing participants to tour homes and facilities with installed solar and energy storage systems across Illinois.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISEA is a state affiliate of SEIA, the national trade association for the solar and solar + storage industries. This affiliation connects Illinois' industry leaders with national advocacy efforts, research, and best practices.
• American Solar Energy Society (ASES)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Illinois Solar Education Association (501(c)(3)) is a chapter of ASES, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that advocates for sustainable living and 100% renewable energy by sharing information, events, and resources to cultivate community and power progress.
• Illinois Power AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISEA works with the Illinois Power Agency on REC procurements, Adjustable Block Program administration, and Illinois Solar for All Program oversight as part of the Future Energy Jobs Act implementation.
• Illinois Commerce CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISEA engages with the ICC on proceedings related to DG Valuation, Compensation, and Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan approvals under the Future Energy Jobs Act.
• Clean Energy Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner credit union offering financing options for clean energy projects, accessible through ISEA's resources.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners): A nonprofit certification body for solar and energy storage professionals. NABCEP overlaps with ISEA on professional standards and workforce credibility, though it operates nationally and as a credentialing rather than advocacy body.
• Solar United Neighbors: A nonprofit that organizes rooftop solar group-buys and consumer education across U.S. states. Comparable to ISEA on the consumer/education side, particularly its Solar Ambassador Program and public-facing solar education mission.
• Vote Solar: A nonprofit state-level solar advocacy organization operating in multiple states including Illinois. Vote Solar is a direct peer in policy advocacy and consumer-side solar education, though it does not run trade-association membership programs.
• Alliance for Solar Choice: A solar industry advocacy coalition focused on distributed generation policy. Its narrow DG-advocacy mission overlaps with ISEA's policy work on net metering and distributed solar compensation in Illinois.

Regional players

• Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC): A state quasi-governmental clean energy organization supporting solar workforce, demonstration projects, and market development in Massachusetts. Comparable in function to ISEA's education and workforce roles, though structured as a state economic development entity.

Broad incumbents

• American Solar Energy Society (ASES): The national 501(c)(3) renewable energy education organization of which ISEA's education arm is a chapter. ASES shares ISEA's educational, advocacy, and chapter-based operating model.
• Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA): The national solar trade association and ISEA's state-affiliate parent. SEIA operates the same membership, advocacy, and policy model at the national level, making it the closest peer in mission and operating model.
• Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC): A national nonprofit that works on regulatory policy, credentialing, and workforce development for clean energy. IREC's training, certification, and regulatory work parallels ISEA's workforce development and policy programs.

Direct peers

• New York Solar Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA): The state solar trade association for New York. NYSEIA mirrors ISEA's structure and functions—state-level advocacy, member services, policy engagement on distributed generation and utility-scale programs.
• California Solar & Storage Association (CALSSA): California's leading state solar and storage trade association. CALSSA is the most directly comparable peer to ISEA in structure: state-level trade association focused on solar+storage advocacy, policy, and member services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries2 records

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