The solar capital of the midwest
- Stelle Area Chamber of Commerce, IL (United States)
A small Illinois town boasts one of the highest per resident concentrations of solar and wind energy technologies in North America. Why would a small town of 50 homes located in north central Illinois grow into a haven for solar and wind energy? Perhaps a glimpse at the history of Stelle (rhymes with bell) will provide a clue. The community was founded in 1973 in a rural setting about sixty miles southwest of Chicago. Stelle was created by The Stelle Group, a philosophical organization chartered as an Illinois not-for-profit corporation. The Stelle Group set out to create a supportive environment in which individual human development would be a top priority. During the early years of building Stelle, when it was a private community, residents stressed values such as personal responsibility, life-long education, positive attitude, cooperation and democracy. These values continue to influence the way of life in Stelle and, as elements of its rich and unique heritage, remain a vital part of the community`s identity.
- OSTI ID:
- 430193
- Journal Information:
- Solar Today, Vol. 10, Issue 5; Other Information: PBD: Sep-Oct 1996
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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