SOLAR 2006 Climate Change Action DVDs now available at the ASES Store. Climate Change Action I provides compelling and graphic insights into the climate change problem and renewable energy solution success stories in the US and Europe. Climate Change Action II gives detailed insights, inspirations and critical actions that need to be implemented to achieve climate recovery.

SOLAR 2008 being held in San Diego, California, May 3-8, 2008
Preliminary Program now available
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2007 12th Annual National Solar Tour , A Great Success!

Over 100,000 people came out to see what’s available for saving energy and making clean and reliable renewable energy for homes and buildings. The 12th annual National Solar Tour was held October 6th this year, the first Saturday of National Energy Awareness Month. Testimonials show that many have installed or are about to install solar renewable energy as a direct result of tour visits, proving there is no substitute for first hand experience

While the final survey results will be tabulated in January, it is not too early to share some of the exciting results. Tours attract homeowners who are looking for clean and sustainable energy solutions to their heating and electrical needs.

While solutions for every family can be found on tours, the audience is generally educated, 80% with a college degree, and 50% with household income in excess of $75,000.  Most, (75%) have never attended a solar, green-building or similar tour before indicating this event is effective at reaching a broad segment of homeowners (88%) from the general population

Within the next two years, half the surveyed tour guests plan to remodel/retrofit their residence with sustainable energy (renewable energy or energy efficiency) technologies.  More that 25% are in the market for a new house and are convinced of the need for energy efficiency and renewable energy.

The number one reason 55% of surveyed homeowner tour hosts installed clean energy technologies match the top reason 32% of tour guests gave for visiting tours. Sustainable energy technologies are the solution for addressing global warming; ahead of cost savings, energy security, and improved comfort by a large margin.

Planning for the 2008 tour is underway. We anticipate tours in all 50 states with attendance in excess of 100,000. Organizations that promote sustainable building technology and energy awareness are encouraged to participate. Details can be found at www.NationalSolarTour.org. 

We thank the sponsors of the 2007 National Solar Tour. The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy provided major funding, along with Conergy, our Gold sponsor. Fronius-USA and SunTechnics provided Silver- level funding. RenewableEnergyAccess.com provided generous in-kind support. See www.NationalSolarTour.org for a complete list of sponsors.

Sponsors for the 2008 ASES National Solar Tour invest in the education of America, increasing jobs and mitigating carbon emissions responsible for global warming.  We thank Conergy for their continued commitment, stepping up as the Tour’s first Platinum Sponsor, and Trina Solar Limited, as the first Gold Sponsor for 2008.  See www.NationalSolarTour.org for sponsorship information.

Visit the National Solar Tour website www.NationalSolarTour.org throughout the year to find Early Bird Tours starting in January 2008 and through the spring and summer months. 

Mark your calendar for the next National Solar Tour, Saturday October 4, 2008, with local tours from September into November