Events

EPA Climate-Change Conference

20-22 November, Annapolis, Maryland

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) State and Local Capacity Building Branch is holding the Fifth State and Local Climate Change Partners’ Conference on November 20-22 at the Loews Annapolis Hotel in Annapolis, Maryland.  Cosponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and NREL, the meeting will focus on topics such as transportation technologies, renewable energy and energy efficiency opportunities, and human health.  The conference also will feature new tools for state GHG inventories and cobenefits analysis.  More information regarding this event can be found at www.epa.gov/globalwarming/annapolis or by contacting Andrea Denny.

Tucson Tour of Innovative Homes

26-27 October, Tucson

Organizers note that this fee-based, self-guided tour is scheduled for two days, “given the number and location of sites and facilities.”  The tour cost includes a publication with information about each of the solar and sustainable building, as well as general articles regarding solar and renewable energy design and utilization.  The tour is conducted by the Tucson Solar Institute and is sponsored by the City of Tucson, Tucson Electric Power, the Arizona Solar Center, the Arizona Solar Energy Association, and others.  For more information, contact Solar Institute Director Paul Huddy at 520-881-4772 or ASEA Southern Region Director, Jerry Sameniego of Expert Solar at 520-749-3538.

ASEA Director Jeff Magus, who provided information on many of the above-listed events, notes that “there are other Arizona tours and open houses planned for the month of October.  Please come back to the Arizona Solar Center calendar and News pages <www.azsolarcenter.com> to see current updates and additional information regarding solar tours and other solar activities in the state.”

Hot Topics/Cool Solutions Expo

26 October, Tucson

A guided tour of solar and sustainable energy homes reflecting solar and environmental design, construction and equipment will be leaving from this Tucson Expo site.  For more information, contact ASEA Southern Region Director Jerry Sameniego of Expert Solar at 520-749-3538.

Valley of the Sun - Living With the Sun Solar/Green Tour

19 October, Phoenix metro area

A self guided tour of Valley of the Sun (Phoenix metro area) solar and "green" buildings with a variety of energy and environmentally appropriate design and equipment features is offered on this day.  Organized by the Arizona Solar Energy Association in concert with the City of Scottsdale Green Building Program, this tour of energy efficient, resource responsible homes and facilities continues to grow in size and scope.  Sponsors include the Arizona Department of Commerce’s Energy Office, the Arizona Solar Center, the Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association and Arizona Public Service among others.  For more information, contact ASEA Statewide and Valley Tour Coordinator – Dan Aiello (J2EnvArch@aol.com).

Sedona Living With the Sun 2002 tour of solar and sustainable energy homes.

12 October, Sedona

A self-guided tour of Sedona homes designed for sustainability and using solar and renewable energy is offered this day by the Arizona Solar Energy Association and is sponsored by the Arizona Solar Center and the Arizona Department of Commerce’s Energy Office.  For more information, contact ASEA Director Jeff Magus at 928-284-5450 (divinedesign@sedona.net).

APS Solar Open House

5 October, Tempe

The public is invited to help celebrate solar energy and learn about the latest technology to harness the sun’s power at a free open house from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., hosted by APS at its Solar Test and Research (STAR) Center, 1500 E. University, Tempe.  Gov. Jane Hull has proclaimed October “Solar Energy Month.”  In addition to solar technologies, APS’ fleet of hydrogen and compressed natural gas vehicles will be on display, as will a variety of the company’s electric vehicles.  RSVP by calling 602-250-4990 or e-mailing Janet Crow.

Flagstaff Living With the Sun 2002 Tour:  a Self-guided tour of solar and sustainable energy homes

5 October, Flagstaff

This self-guided tour of solar homes will feature homes of energy efficient design and materials, including straw bale; photovoltaic and wind applications; energy efficient equipment and more.  The tour is conducted by the Arizona Solar Energy Association (ASEA), and Solar Design, Construction & Green Development LLC, and sponsors include the Arizona Solar Center, the Arizona Dept. of Commerce Energy Office, and the Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association.  Tour maps and solar and sustainable energy information can be picked up at the Willow Bend Environmental Center between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

For more information, contact: ASEA Northern Region Directors Joe Costion at 928-526-7696 (VBSONHIR@aol.com), Don Garrett at 928-526-5867 or Ed Dunn at 928-774-308

Prescott Living With the Sun 2002 Solar & Sustainability Tour

5 October, Prescott

This guided tour of solar, green and sustainable energy houses in the Prescott area is conducted by EV Solar Products and the Arizona Solar Energy Association.  Sponsors include the Arizona Solar Center and the Arizona Dept. of Commerce Energy Office.  For more information on this event, contact ASEA member Ben Mancini at EV Solar Products, 928-636-2201 (evsolar@primenet.com)

National Green Power Marketing Conference

30 September-2 October, Washington, D.C.

The Seventh National Green Power Marketing Conference will be held 30 September through 2 October at the Loews L’Enfant Plaza Hotel in Washington, D.C.  Organized by the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPRI, and the Edison Electric Institute, the conference will review the status of green power marketing in both competitive and regulated markets, and explore strategies to increase the development of renewable energy resources through customer-choice programs.  The conference also will feature presentation of the Second Annual Green Power Leadership Awards.  For more information, visit http://www.eren.doe.gov/greenpower/conference/ or contact Ivilina Thornton.

Positioning for Profitability with Renewable Energy:  Developing Cost Effective Strategies to Capitalize on the Current and Future Growth in the Renewable Energy Market

18-19 September 2002, San Francisco, California

In the past, technology costs, customer adoption and education have been barriers for growth in the renewable energy industry.  However, customers are now demanding green energy and many states have already passed regulations that mandate the production of green energy.  The current federal energy bill includes a federal renewable portfolio standard (RPS) that will require anyone providing electricity to have a certain percentage from renewable.

Executives responsible for managing the day-to-day operational, environmental, and developmental issues of generating, wholesaling and retailing renewable energy will explore the workings of integrating renewable energy in a cost-effective and responsible manner during this two-day, exclusive conference.

Electric executives participating in this conference will benefit from interacting with leading practitioners during case studies, panel discussions, special presentations and an off-site visit to California’s largest windfarm.

Visit http://www.marcusevans.com/events/CFEventinfo.asp?EventID=6702 for information on this exciting conference.

Sedona Chapter of the Arizona Solar Energy Association

11 September 2002, Sedona

The Sedona Chapter of the Arizona Solar Energy Association (ASEA) will be Peter Biondo of Solaradiant Systems.  Peter recently moved to Sedona from Charlottesville, Virginia, and comes with 20 years experience in the solar industry, as an educator and installer.

ASEA notes that "solar Energy is our future…Explore the world of solar technology with radiant floor heating and domestic hot water.  Peter Biondo of Solaradiant Systems, and vice-chair of Sedona's Arizona Solar Energy Association will explain solar heating basics, and proven applications."

This meeting will be held at the Sedona Winds Retirement Community (upstairs) on Jacks Canyon Road, Village of Oak Creek at 7:00 p.m. on 11 September.