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Greater Ann Arbor Solar Tour
Date: Saturday, October 7, 2006
Taking Place In: Ann Arbor
Presented by: Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association
For More Information: Jason Bing, 734-662-6288, jason@recycleannarbor.org
Tour Description: Join in on this nationwide celebration by checking out local solar homes in your area! Come and see how clean, renewable energy and energy efficiency are being used by residents of the Greater Ann Arbor area. This tour will showcase buildings with solar electric power, solar water and space heating, energy efficient design, "green" construction, waste conservation systems and much more.
Tour Fee: Free
How to Take this Tour: Information about tour sites, directions to the sites, and maps are available at www.glrea.org. Sites are open for visits between 10:00 AM & 4:00 PM. Tour is self-guided.

Metro Detroit Solar Tour
Date: Saturday, October 7, 2006
Taking Place In: Detroit
Presented by: Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association
For More Information: Jennifer Malinowski, 800-434-9788, info@glrea.org
Tour Description: This tour features a variety of public building which take advantage of energy saving techniques and construction, and many which harness renewable energy to meet their needs. See how Metro Detroit's churches, schools, educational facilities, and more are setting an example with their sustainable energy use.
Tour Fee: Free
How to Take this Tour: Information about tour sites, directions to the sites, and maps are available at www.glrea.org. Sites are open for visits between 10:00 AM & 4:00 PM. Tour is self-guided.

Greater Grand Rapids Area Solar Tour
Date: Saturday, October 7th, 2006
Taking Place In: Greater Grand Rapids Area
Presented by: Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association & Alliance for
For More Information: Jennifer Malinowski, 800-434-9788, info@glrea.org
Tour Description: Join in on this nationwide celebration by checking out local solar homes in your area! Come and see how clean, renewable energy and energy efficiency are being used by residents of the Greater Grand Rapids area. This tour will showcase buildings with solar electric power, solar water and space heating, wind energy, energy efficient design, sustainable building principles and much more.
Tour Fee: Free
How to Take this Tour: Information about tour sites, directions to the sites, and maps are available at www.glrea.org. Sites are open for visits between 10:00 AM & 4:00 PM. Tour is self-guided.

Copper Country Solar Tour
Date: Saturday, October 7, 2006
Taking Place In: Houghton & Hancock
Presented by: Keweenaw Land Trust
For More Information: Terry Kinzel at 906-482-6827, or tkinzel@pasty.com
Tour Description: tour will include 5 homes in the Copper Country featuring renewable energy including micro hydro, wind, and photovolatics. In addition energy efficient and passive solar design while be highlighted. A "living machine" for treating waste water will be demonstrated.
Tour Fee: Free
How to Take this Tour: Meet at the Kinzel/Kingsley household for overview and maps to the other sites: 53044 State Highway M203, Hancock, MI 49930-9625

Greater Lansing Area Solar Tour
Date: Saturday, October 7, 2006
Taking Place In: Greater Lansing
Presented by: Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association
For More Information: Jennifer Malinowski, 517-646-6269, info@glrea.org
Tour Description: Join in on this nationwide celebration by touring local solar homes! Come and see how clean renewable energy and energy efficiency installations are being used by Michigan residents. This tour will showcase buildings with solar electric power, solar water and space heating, wind energy, energy efficient design, sustainable building practices and more.
Tour Fee: Free
How to Take this Tour: Tour information can be obtained online at www.glrea.org. Directions to tour sites will be available at the GLREA office, located at 257 S Bridge Street, Dimondale, MI on the day of the tour. If you are interested in getting printed directions before the day of the tour, please contact GLREA at 800-434-9788.

Southwest Michigan Solar Tour
Date: Saturday, October 7, 2006
Taking Place In: Southwest Michigan
Presented by: Solar of Southwest Michigan
For More Information: Solar of Southwest Michigan 269-372-2496
Tour Description: Join in on this nationwide celebration by checking out local solar homes in your area! Come and see how clean, renewable energy and energy efficiency are being used by residents of Southwest Michigan. This tour will showcase buildings with solar electric power, solar water and space heating, wind energy, energy efficient design, sustainable building principles and much more.
Tour Fee: Free
How to Take this Tour: Information about tour sites, directions to the sites, and maps are available at www.glrea.org. Sites are open for visits between 10:00 AM & 4:00 PM. Tour is self-guided.

Grand Traverse Solar Tour 
Date: Saturday, October 7th, 2006
Taking Place In: Traverse City and surrounding area
Local Tour Name: Grand Traverse Solar Tour
Presented by: Northwestern Michigan College, GLREA and Traverse City Light and Power
For More Information: Bill Queen, 800-748-0566, ext. 51700, bqueen@nmc.edu
Tour Description: Join in on this nationwide celebration by checking out local solar homes in your area! Come and see how clean, renewable energy and energy efficiency are being used by residents of Grand Traverse county and the surrounding area. This tour will showcase buildings with solar electric power, solar water and space heating, wind energy, energy efficient design, sustainable building principles and much more.
Tour Fee: Free
How to Take this Tour: Information about tour sites, directions to the sites, and maps are available at www.glrea.org. Sites are open for visits between 10:00 AM & 4:00 PM. Tour is self-guided.

Northwest Michigan Solar Tour
Date: Saturday, October 7th, 2006
Taking Place In: Northwest Michigan
Presented by: Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association
For More Information: Judy Cunningham, Michigan Land Use Institute 231-882-4723 x18 judy@mlui.org
Tour Description: Join in on this nationwide celebration by touring local  solar homes! Come and see how clean renewable energy and  energy efficiency installations are being used by Northwest Michigan residents. This tour will showcase  buildings with solar power, energy efficient design,  sustainable building practices, including straw bale, and  more.
Tour Fee: Free
How to Take this Tour: Information about tour sites, directions to the sites, and  maps are available at www.glrea.org. Sites are open for  visits between 10:00 AM & 4:00 PM. Tour is self-guided.

Greater Marquette Solar Tour
Date: Saturday, October 7th, 2006
Taking Place In: Greater Marquette
Presented by: Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association
For More Information: Jennifer Silverston, Northern Options, 906-226-1136
Tour Description: Join in on this nationwide celebration by checking out local solar homes in your area! Come and see how clean, renewable energy and energy efficiency are being used by residents of the Greater Marquette area. This tour will showcase off the grid homes, letting tour goers see how homeowners make renewable energy work for them.
Tour Fee: FREE
How to Take this Tour: Information about tour sites, directions to the sites, and maps are available at www.glrea.org. Sites are open for visits between 10:00 AM & 4:00 PM. Tour is self-guided.

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