Organizing SOLAR 2008

The National Solar Energy Conference is put together annually by a large team of staff and volunteers.

SOLAR 2008 is presented by the American Solar Energy Society and its three active California Chapters, with Special help from the California Center for Sustainable Energy.

These organizations contribute committee members, expertise on the unique challenges and opportunities in their state, advice on venues for special events and tours, and countless hours of on-site help with running the conference.

More about the presenting organizations:

The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is leading the renewable energy revolution. We’re the nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the use of solar energy, energy efficiency, and other sustainable technologies in the U.S. In addition to presenting the ASES National Solar Conference (which is now in its 37th year), ASES also publishes SOLAR TODAY magazine, organizes the ASES National Solar Tour, and promotes renewable energy education, outreach, & advocacy. ASES has regional chapters in 36 states and is the U.S. section of the International Solar Energy Society.

San Diego Renewable Energy Society (SDRES), a chapter of the American Solar Energy Society, is dedicated to increasing the intelligent use of renewable and sustainable energy technologies in San Diego County. SDRES does this by educating the public about the near and long-term applications and benefits of renewable energy, conservation and energy efficiency; providing expertise for public and government institutions regarding sustainable, renewable and non-polluting energy resources and projects; developing networking opportunities for solar educators, researchers, advocates and business people and supporting legislative initiatives for alternative energy technologies.

Northern California Solar Energy Association (NorCal Solar), a chapter of the American Solar Energy Society, was started by a visionary group of engineers and educators in 1975. Throughout its thirty years NorCal Solar has maintained its role as an information portal on all-things-solar for industry professionals, policymakers, advocacy groups, and the general public. The hundreds of Board members and thousands of volunteers through the years may be justly proud of the positive impact NorCal Solar has had on the application of solar energy technology in California.

Redwood Empire Solar Living Association (RESLA), a chapter of the American Solar Energy Society, is an off-shoot of the Solar Living Institute in Hopland, CA, a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization whose mission is to promote sustainable living through inspirational environmental education. The Institute provides practical, education by example and hands-on workshops on renewable energy, green building, sustainable living, permaculture, organic gardening and alternative, environmental, construction methods.

The California Center for Sustainable Energy (formerly the San Diego Regional Energy Office) fosters public policies and provides programs, services, information and forums that facilitate the adoption of clean, reliable, renewable, sustainable, and efficient energy technologies and practices.