Imagine 3,000 communities and 10,000 volunteers across the country in a one-day celebration of solar power. That’s why we are reminding you that the American Solar Energy Society kicks off their 14th Annual National Solar Tour TODAY in collaboration with more than 240 local groups as part of National Energy Awareness Month. Participants can take a peek at their neighbors’ homes and buildings using solar energy and other sustainable technologies, and see for themselves how to save money and the environment. See our previous post for more information.
It’s finally the week of the Solar Decathlon competition! From Thursday, October 8 to Friday, October 16, 20 multi-disciplinary students teams made up of architects,
Buildings account for:+65.2% of the total US electricity consumption
+30% of the total US greenhouse gas emissions
and+136 million tons of construction
One Response to “Solar Home Tours Sweep United States TODAY!”
Sure wish we had more of this kind of stuff around here. And we live in the sunshine capitol!