Welcome to the ASES National Solar Tour

Event Date: Saturday, October 3, 2009 (in most areas)

The ASES National Solar Tour is the world's largest grassroots solar event. This event offers you the opportunity to tour innovative green homes and buildings to see how you can use solar energy, energy efficiency, and other sustainable technologies to reduce monthly utility bills and help tackle climate change. More than 150,000 participants will visit some 5,000 buildings in 3,000 communities across the U.S.

Now in its 14th year, this event is coordinated nationally by the nonprofit American Solar Energy Society in collaboration with dozens of outstanding partner organizations. It takes place annually during the first Saturday in October in conjunction with National Energy Awareness Month. We invite you to join us.

In addition to highlighting solar options available, an increasing focus of the tour is on energy-saving techniques and sustainability through building design, energy efficient appliances, and use of green materials during remodeling. Tours also provide helpful, real-world examples of costs and how to save money with federal, state, and local incentives.

Ultimately the tour inspires people across the nation to make sustainable energy choices that help lower costs, support energy independence, protect against power outages, and reduce carbon emissions. Be part of the renewable energy revolution. We invite you to join us at the ASES National Solar Tour and to learn more about our outstanding sponsors (on the right side of this page).

"Sustainable living is not only good for the planet, it's good for our wallets.
The National Solar Tour offers families an opportunity to have meaningful
conversations with friends and neighbors who are reaping the benefits of
renewable energy and energy efficiency each and every day. It's a great way
to get an up-close and personal perspective on how easy it can be to live
the green life -- and how rewarding."

- Ed Begley, Jr, author of "Ed Begley, Jr.'s Guide to Sustainable Living"

Honoring Solar Heroes Across America
The ASES National Solar Tour is brought to life by the efforts of thousands of dedicated volunteers across America -- unsung solar heroes who help inspire the nation to go solar. The American Solar Energy Society is proud to partner with Whole Foods Markets to honor some of these solar heroes in Whole Foods stores across America. We invite you to learn more about our solar heroes:

Bill Sinkin | Lisa Albrecht | Doug Shoemaker