The 9th Annual Southern Nevada Solar Home Tour is just around the corner!
October 5, 2013 @ 10 am
The American Solar Energy Society’s National Solar Tour is the world’s largest grassroots solar event. It offers people from all over the country an opportunity to visit innovative green homes and buildings to see how you can use solar energy, energy efficiency and other sustainable technologies to reduce monthly utility bills and help tackle climate change. More than 160,000 participants will visit some 5,500 buildings in 3,200 communities across the U.S.
For nine years, the Southern Nevada Solar Home Tour has been a great event, produced by the non-profit Solar NV, the Southern Nevada Chapter of the American Solar Energy Society.
Here are some comments about past tours, confirming the tremendous value it brings to the community:
The best part was being able to see innovation in practice. Each owner had different perspectives and knowledge but they each shared a loving commitment to making a difference. I look forward to our annual solar tour! Spread the word, take your colleagues, friends, family AND more importantly, a “denier,” to this meaningful as well as memorable event. ~ Cherie W.
I like hearing from solar homeowners about their experiences, what works and what they would have done differently. It is a lot of fun and I love meeting new people who are committed to making a difference. The solar home tour is a fantastic experience for anyone interested in sustainable living. ~ Bill R.
I loved being able to talk to owners who created their own environments using available technologies, incentives and rebates. Their experiences were inspiring. ~ Mary Beth H.
I liked seeing the technology in each home and the handouts that the homeowners provided. Having knowledgable Solar NV volunteers at each home was also nice so multiple tours could happen concurrently. ~ Rick V.
You will find more information about the tour on Solar NV’s tour page and Frequently Asked Questions page. The tour is $20 for non members, $15 for those who will be driving hybrids, and $10 for members. Become a new member of SolarNV for only $1 more when you register for the tour!
I hope you can make it to this year’s Southern Nevada Solar Home Tour. It is a great way to meet people and learn firsthand how we can use the climate of the Mojave Desert to our best advantage!
All photos by Steve Rypka