Illinois Solar Energy Tour

Instructions for creating a listing using the tour host application form  

You can either enter your own information by using our online form. OR you can email a Word document containing your listing information to the site administrator. Download  TourAppForm1.doc

To use the online form

Step 1 - Click the "Create Account" link in the "Login" box, fill out the fields and click "submit." Remember your username and password. You are now a registered user in the host area.

Step 3 - Set up your listing:

• Click the "Directory of Buildings" link in the Solar Tour menu.
• Click on the geographical region that best fits your location.  If you are unsure, the site Administrator will double check so don't worry!
• Click on the "Add Your Listing" link in the lower right-hand corner.
  

Step 4 - Fill out the form.

• The bold type fields are required.
• "Site name / Your name" - use your last name if a residence.  Use the name of your business or organization if the site is not a residence.
• If you are using multiple solar technologies your listing will appear in all the appropriate categories.
  
• If your contact information and the site contact information are the same don't fill out your information. The site contact information will be visible to the public.
  
• There will be an automatic link to GoogleMaps for your site's location. Please check that the GoogleMap directions are correct.  If not, please contact Lisa Albrecht at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 
• Click on "Submit" at the very bottom when you are done.
  

Step 5 - Add your photos

• Computer savvy method - upload your own photos: If you are able to size and insert your own color photo(s) into your website listing this will save our volunteer web administrator considerable time. Instructions: (1) Maximum size is 400 pixels wide x 300 pixels high, (2) Use JPEG file format. (3) Name the file with your first initial and last name followed by "web" and the ".jpg" suffix. Example of a file name: jsmith-web.jpg
• Easy method - email your photos:  Email up to 3 photos as an attachment to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , The administrator will insert your color photo(s) in your website listing. 
  

Step 6 - Application approval process.

• Your application will be reviewed by the site administrator before being displayed.
• If we have questions, we will contact you.
• After you receive an approval email, proof your listing in the directory.

Step 7- If you need to edit your listing or add additional information:

• Log-in again with your user name and password.
  
• Navigate to your listing and click "edit" next to your listing title.
  
• Make the necessary changes and click "submit " at the bottom.
• These will reviewed by the site administrator before being approved for display.
• If we have questions, we will contact you.

Step 8- Questions? Please contact Lisa Albrecht at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or  call 773-497-5472.

See you on Solar Tour Day!