Solar Energy in Champaign-Urbana

I am building a a metal building to include a commercial kitchen/bakery/cafe and want to utilize solar electricity/water heating and geothermal heating/cooling if possible. I am wondering who could help me figure this out and if there are any architects/contractors in CU are that are familiar with these.
- Crystal (age 52)
Homer, Illinois

Our colleague Scott Willenbrock in the Physics Department converted his house to solar/geothermal energy. He loves to help other people do the same, and he should know what local contractors are good to work with. His email address is    .

Mike W

(published on 03/31/2015)