2003 Solar Home Tour to Showcase Solar Energy Options on October 4.Energy Editors/Business Editors SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 16, 2003 More than 70 Homeowners Throughout Northern California Northern California, sometimes referred to as NorCal, is the northern portion of the U.S. state of California. The region contains the San Francisco Bay Area, the state capital, Sacramento; as well as the substantial natural beauty of the redwood forests, the northern , and 400 Homes Across the Country, Will Host Solar Home Tours on October 4 Dramatic growth in the number of California homeowners installing solar power has confirmed unprecedented interest in the clean, alternative power source. Solar homes in the state nearly doubled solar energy solar energy, any form of energy radiated by the sun, including light, radio waves, and X rays, although the term usually refers to the visible light of the sun. output in 2002, generating close to 16 megawatts in 2001, and another increase is expected this year. Overall, California homes and businesses produce 85 per cent of all solar power in the country. On Saturday, October 4, the Northern California Solar Energy Association (NorCal Solar) will sponsor its annual tour of solar homes in Monterey County, the greater Bay Area, and Sonoma and Humboldt Counties. To show how this renewable energy Renewable energy utilizes natural resources such as sunlight, wind, tides and geothermal heat, which are naturally replenished. Renewable energy technologies range from solar power, wind power, and hydroelectricity to biomass and biofuels for transportation. source can heat, cool and light your home, heat water, cook food and even power your car, homeowners throughout Northern California will open their doors to celebrate the national Energy Awareness Month of October. "Power is certainly on everyone's mind these days, and solar energy is a big part of the solution to not only energy concerns, but environmental concerns as well," said Elaine Hebert, president of NorCal Solar. "Solar is a universally available resource that gives people a sense of independence and control over their utility bills, and contributes to a cleaner environment. Solar electricity can help stabilize the power grid for everyone by producing the most energy at peak consumption times while reducing our dependence on out-of-state power." Featuring a range of designs, prices and solar applications, each local tour will showcase different building materials Building materials used in the construction industry to create . These categories of materials and products are used by and construction project managers to specify the materials and methods used for . , technologies and techniques. Consumers can personally experience different systems, ask questions, and get tips from homeowners and experts about the economical comfort of solar living. For anyone considering building, remodeling remodeling /re·mod·el·ing/ (re-mod´el-ing) reorganization or renovation of an old structure. bone remodeling , or refinancing a home -- or just wanting to consider a clean, economical energy alternative -- the Solar Home Tour could provide valuable insight and answers. Solar Home Tour Details Self-guided home tours will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in a dozen cities and counties throughout Northern California on October 4. The event is part of a national effort sponsored by the American Solar Energy Society The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is dedicated to advancing the U.S. toward a sustainable energy economy. ASES publishes Solar Today magazine, organizes the National Solar Tour, produces the National Solar Energy Conference, and advocates for policies to promote the research to coordinate tours in more than 400 communities across the nation on that same day. Attendees receive a tour map, a booklet featuring facts and photographs of each home, and a 56-page Solar Energy Resource Guide. Solar vendor information will be available at tour registration sites. Admission is $15 per group for one to five people, with early registrants and NorCal Solar members receiving a $5 discount. All contributions are tax-deductible. For more details and online registration, visit www.norcalsolar.org/tour, or contact a NorCal Solar volunteer responsible for organizing the local Solar Home Tours: Arcata -- John Schaefer 707-825-9532. Email: jcschaef@igc.org. Benicia -- Bruce Chrisp 707-748-4430. Email: bruce@chrisp.com. Berkeley -- Suzie Zupan 415-332-3676. Email: skzupan@yahoo.com. Meet at Cedar-Rose Park, between Cedar and Rose St., Berkeley Contra Costa Contra Costa can refer to:
925-935-7861. Email: claudia@qualitysolar.net. Meet at Las Lomas Las Lomas may refer to:
High School in Walnut Creek Walnut Creek, residential city (1990 pop. 60,569), Contra Costa co., W Calif., in the San Francisco Bay area; inc. 1914. It is the trade and shipping center of an extensive agricultural area where walnuts are among the major product. , 1460 South Main St. Davis -- Liz Merry 530-304-4393. Email: Lmerry1@yahoo.com. Meet at Davis Farmer's Market, 3rd & B Street Marin County -- Gwen Johnson, Marin County 415-499-3292. Email: gjohnson@co.marin.ca.gov. Meet at Marin County Civic Center Marin County Civic Center, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is located in San Rafael, California. Groundbreaking for the Civic Center Administration Building took place in 1960, after Wright's death, and was completed in 1962. , Civic Center Drive at Armory Ave. and the Lagoon Willits -- Keith Rutledge, Renewable Energy Development Renewable energy development covers the advancement, capacity growth, and use of renewable energy sources. Modern interest in renewable energy development is linked to concerns about exhaustion of fossil fuels and environmental, social and political risks of extensive use of fossil Institute 707-459-1256. Email: keith@redinet.org. Meet at Willits Chiropractic chiropractic (kīrəprăk`tĭk) [Gr.,=doing by hand], medical practice based on the theory that all disease results from a disruption of the functions of the nerves. Clinic, 1225 S. Main Street (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) Monterey County -- Greg Wolfson 408-309-3507. Email: gregandsandra@comcast.net. Meet at the Sullivan home, 508 Oak Drive, Capitola Oakland -- Susan Kuner, Helioline 415-242-9089. Email: susank@helioline.com. Meet at Mosswood Park, Broadway and MacArthur, Oakland San Mateo County -- Malia Langworthy, Recycle Works 650-599-1468. Email: solartour@recycleworks.org. Meet at San Mateo County Forensics See computer forensics. Lab, 50 Tower Rd., San Mateo Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz County is the name of two counties in the United States:
831-477-0994. Email: allison@solartechnologies.com. Meet at the Sullivan home, 508 Oak Drive, Capitola Silicon Valley/San Jose -- Chris Beekhuis 408-705-0275. Email: chris@fatspaniel.com. Sonoma County -- Chad Medcroft 707-869-1004. Email: cmedcroft@yahoo.com. Meet at Sebastopol City Square, downtown on Highway 116 across from Whole Foods About Northern California Solar Energy Association The Northern California Solar Energy Association (NorCal Solar) is a non-profit organization founded in 1974. NorCal Solar's mission is to activate community support for making solar a primary energy choice in the 21st century. The organization provides a variety of forums (newsletters, tours, lectures, a Web site, etc.) to educate and inform members about the many aspects of solar energy. NorCal Solar is a chapter of the American Solar Energy Society, the national organization dedicated to the advancement of solar energy technologies and to leading the U.S. transition to a sustainable energy future. To learn more and/or join the organization, go to www.norcalsolar.org. |
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