Southern Nevada

Solar Home Tour
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American Solar Energy Society's National Solar Tour

“Real Places for Real People”

 

Saturday, October 3, 2009 - 9 AM to 4 PM

The purpose of the event is to increase public awareness about the benefits of renewable
energy, energy and water efficiency, healthier indoor environments, alternative transportation
and green buildings.

WHAT IS THERE TO SEE?

Meet people who are living with renewable energy systems, greener and healthier homes, hybrid vehicles and more.
See homes that produce more electricity than they consume.
Several homes and some commercial installations are on the tour.
Informational table exhibits at the Springs Preserve will have valuable information on the solar energy rebate program,
various products and more.

WHERE AND WHEN DOES THE TOUR BEGIN?

You can register in advance for the tour at www.solarnv.org. (Don’t wait, the tour will sell out!)
Advanced registration is NOT required.  Feel free to pay via Cash or Check the day of the event. 
If you wish to pay with credit card, please register online.
Start at the Springs Preserve on Valley View (South of 95), between 9:00am and 12:00 noon.
Exhibits open at 9 AM for information, discussion and networking.
Self-guided tour of homes runs from 10 AM until 4 PM.

(Homes are open from 10 AM to 4 PM only. Please respect homeowner’s time).

Registration is $15 per car - so car pool with your friends! Only $10 for anyone driving a hybrid
or alternative fuel vehicle. The price includes your guidebook. (No refunds are possible so all sales are final.)

Advance registration is required and available online at www.solarnv.org. (Secure via PayPal.)

OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION:

This event is CARBON FREE! All CO2 emissions for every vehicle on the tour have
been offset by supporting solar and wind power projects elsewhere. This helps speed
the transition to renewables and neutralizes the event’s greenhouse gas emissions.
It is the 14th year for the National Solar Tour, coordinated by the American Solar Energy
Society (www.ases.org). Attendance should exceed 120,000 people nationwide this year.
Each year’s Southern Nevada Solar Home Tour has been a sell out success!

Visit www.solarnv.org for more information or www.nationalsolartour.org for tours in other
areas. Questions may be directed to solarhometour@solarnv.org.

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