2008 ASES National Solar Tour

Monday, October 6th, 2008

ASES Solar Home Tour in San Antonio
The National Solar Tour held this weekend encouraged my resolve to use solar energy for our home. My husband and I toured several homes and businesses in the San Antonio area that incorporate solar energy.
Our thanks and appreciation goes to the generous homeowners and businesses that allowed us to [...]

ASES National Solar Home Tour

Friday, October 3rd, 2008

American Solar Energy Society Solar Home Tours
The annual, nation-wide tour of solar powered homes happens tomorrow, October 4, 2008.
Sponsored by the ASES, various homes using solar energy are open to the public.

Find a solar home near you and go see what the alternative energy buzz is about. See for yourself how your neighbors are using [...]

Seeking Simple Home Solar Energy Solutions

Monday, September 22nd, 2008

Seeking Simple Home Solar Solutions
We are seeking simple solar energy solutions to meet our home energy needs.
Care for our environment remains high on my list of concerns. The raging national debate around solving the world’s energy crisis fizzles into hot air. And my rising home energy bill makes me angry. Our world desperately needs energy [...]

ASES National Solar Tours 2008

Thursday, September 4th, 2008

Would you like to see an energy efficient home for yourself?
To find a solar powered energy home or business near you, visit the American Solar Energy Society tour information site.
Tours are listed by state and city. Most tours take place during the months of September and October.
If you visit any of the ASES Solar Tour [...]

Tour a Net Zero Energy Home

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

Perhaps you’ve heard of net Zero Energy Homes (ZEH) before. These homes create as much energy as they use. In fact, when connected to the utility grid, the meters on these houses spin backward when generating more energy than they are using.
What does a net Zero Energy Home look like? Are the people who live [...]