SolarDay Events

Below is a listing of events held in 2010.  Stay tuned for events in 2011.

 

If you are interested in planning an event for SolarDay 2011 check out the potential SolarDay events page for contact info and ideas. Feel free to Contact Us if you would like your event posted.

 

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Click Here for a map view of all SolarDay 2010 events.

 

 

Sponsored by Sun Light & Power

(510) 845 - 2997

 

Dosa Restaurant in San Francisco is a super-green restaurant using 10 Heliodyne Gobi 410 collectors, and a Hanson Tank in an Active Closed Loop solar system.

 

The public is invited to enjoy a cup of tea and cookies while learning more about using the sun to provide hot water for your home or business. Learn about Federal and State incentives which can mean your system will pay for itself in record time, and then provide years of free energy.

 

When:  Saturday, June 19  10am - 4pm

Come learn how solar, wind, and energy saving improvements can help your home and business protect the environment, increase comfort, & save money!

 

Meet exhibitors from local companies and organizations and get an up close look at clean and efficient energy technologies.

Free biodiesel bus tours of solar hot water installations in the neighborhood will be leaving the bandshell at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Self-guided tours also available. Check-in at the SF Environment table to reserve your bus seat or pick up a map of the tour sites.

 

Free educational workshops on solar PV, solar water heating, energy efficiency, GreenFinanceSF, and more.

Activities for kids! Music! Fun in the park!

 

When: Saturday, June 26, 10am-3pm.

Where: Golden Gate Park Bandshell (Music Concourse Drive, in front of the Academy of Sciences)

For more information go to www.sfenvironment.org/greenenergyfair

 

 

 

The  California Center for Sustainable Energy will be hosting three workshops for SolarDay 2010: Solar for Homeowners, Solar Water Heating and How to Pick a Contractor.  

 

When:  Saturday, June 19, 2010 9am - 2pm

Where:  8690 Balboa Ave., Suite 100  San Diego, CA 92123

To Register:  http://energycenter.org/index.php/outreach-a-education/workshop-a-event-calendar?viewid=3&cat[0]=4

 

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What's the big deal about solar power? Is it right for you? Take it from Warwick's who installed their Solar system in 2008—it's a big deal in savings and benefits.

 

You'll learn the advantages a solar system can make in your business or home. Bring along your SDG&E bill and get a free, real-time savings analysis from one of the Solar Advocates who installed Warkwick's system.  Hosted by Home Energy Systems.

 

Go Green and Save Green with SunPower to the People.

 

When: Saturday June 19th 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Where: 7812 Girard Avenue La Jolla, CA 92037

Bring: Your SDG&E bill and get a Free Savings Consultation!

 

 

Riverside

Solar Day - Presented by Riverside Public Utilities

- Talk with Mayor Loveridge about going green

- Learn how you can get a solar rebate

- Use the Sun to make art

- Learn how you can buy Green Power

- See how Riverside uses Solar Power everyday

- Visit with solar Power Vendors

 

When:  Saturday, June 19 from 10am - 2pm

Where:  Riverside Plaza

For more information visit GreenRiverside.com

 

 

Alhambra

City of Alhambra Presents SolarDay 2010

Activites include:

- Water Conservation ideas

- Energy-saving tips from gas & electric representatives

- Latest technologies from solar power vendors

- Give-away items / Fun family activities

- Free refreshments

 

When:  Saturday, June 19  10am - 2pm

Where:  Shorb Garden - 68 S. First st.

 

 

Information booths with city and state programs and local solar companies will be set up by the Downtown Hayward Farmers Market in the Hayward City Hall Plaza.

 

When: Saturday, June 19, 2010, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Where: Hayward City Hall Plaza

 

 

Solar Richmond will be celebrating Solar Day 2010 at Richmond's Juneteenth Festival.

 

When:  Saturday, June 19 from noon to 6pm on Saturday, June Where:  Nichol Park on 33rd & MacDonald.

 

 

The second annual Solar Energy and Efficiency Fair, hosted by Solar Sonoma County.

 

Santa Rosa Mayor Susan Gorin will be reading a mayoral proclamation proclaiming Saturday, June 19 Solarday 2010 in Santa Rosa at the second annual Solar Energy and Efficiency Fair, hosted by Solar Sonoma County.

 

When: 11:45am at the Main Stage on Saturday, June 19

 

 

When:  Saturday, June 19, 2010 from 10a.m. - 2p.m.

Where:  The Roseville Utility Exploration Center

1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd.

Roseville, CA 95747

 

 

The City of Redding's 10th Annual Energy Fair celebration at the world renowned Sundial Bridge. Community vendors, food and fun activities will be open to the public between 8AM - 12:30PM.

 

 

Join Peak Power Solutions in Celebrating the second annual Worldwide SolarDay.  A solar expert will be on hand to discuss any questions you may have about solar for your home or business.  Sun, Food and Refreshments included. 

 

When: Saturday, June 19 10am - 3pm

Where:  1542 Edinger Ave.  Ste. D, Tustin, CA 92780

 

 

Solar Installation tour hosted by AES Solar

Come learn about local solar installations and rebates available.

 

When:  8am - 2pm (tour starts at 10am)

Where:  North Rim Mountain Adventure Sports

178 E. 2nd St.  Chico, CA 95928

 

To reserve a spot on the tour contact AES:

AES Office number- 530.345.6980

 

 

Solar Open House at a home with a grid tied solar system.  Green builders and energy efficiency professionals will be on hand  to discuss the future of green jobs as well as how to build and live in a greener home. There will be food and beverages available along with door prizes. There will be information on how to live a more sustainable life. For the kids, we will be doing a solar oven making session at 3:00 - making solar ovens from a cardboard box and aluminum foil. More activities are being planned.

 

Hosted by Mendocino Solar Service

 

When:  Saturday, June 19  2pm - 5pm

Where: 6160 N. Highway 1 Little River, CA

For directions and list of activities, call 707-937-1701.

 

 

Solar Open House at a home with a grid tied solar system. 

The owners will be available at the Fort Bragg home to talk about their system and it's affect on their electric bill and lives. Green builders and energy efficiency professionals will be on hand  to discuss the future of green jobs as well as how to build and live in a greener home. There will be food and beverages available along with door prizes. There will be information on how to live a more sustainable life. For the kids, we will be doing a solar oven making session at 3:00 - making solar ovens from a cardboard box and aluminum foil. More activities are being planned.

 

Hosted by Mendocino Solar Service

 

 

 

Arizona

 

A community open house to learn more about solar installations and local programs available.  Hosted by Arizona Solar Power.

When: 9am-5pm Saturday, June 19

Where: 14870 N. Northsite Blvd #109; Scottsdale, AZ 85351

Contact: (480) 607-5339

 

 

 

New Mexico

 

A festival type event hosted by Consolidated Solar Technologies. Activities include:

-  Show me your Solar Picture Board

-  Solar Oven Cook Off

-  Pella Windows Display and Sales Staff

-  Solar Educational and Awareness Seminars

-  Giveaways

 

When: 10 am - 5 pm Saturday, June 19

 

 

Louisiana

 

Sola’ NOLA Community Education Event

The Louisiana Green Corps will host its first Sola’ NOLA event on Saturday, June 19, 2010 to celebrate the nation’s second annual Solar Day.

 

This is an interactive community education event which will include presentations on solar products, tax credits, financing, and how the solar industry can create good, green jobs in our region. Bring the kids to participate in a solar oven cook out and a kid friendly presentation about what solar power is and why it is important.  Partners include LA Green Scene Magazine, South Coast Solar, Deep South Center for Environmental Justice, Limitless Vistas Incorporated, City of New Orleans, GreeNOLA, Global Green, Alliance for Affordable Energy, and the Old City Building Center.

 

When: Saturday, June 19 11am - 1pm

Where:  Art Egg Studios, located at 1001 South Broad Street, New Orleans, LA 70125

Florida

 

 

Tennessee

 

Solar Workshop and Tour Hosted by LightWave Solar Electric.

When: Saturday, June 19th 10am-12pm

Where:  Held in the main training room at Energy Logic at 3034 Owen Drive in Antioch, TN 37013

RSVP at info@lightwavesolar.com

For questions, call 615-641-4050

 

Johnson City

Held in the meeting center at the Johnson City Public Library.

Passive solar and solar PV presentations and Q&A session.  Hosted by LightWave Solar Electric & Rothe Architecture

Refreshments will be served.

423-737-0151

 

Ohio

 

Green Source Cincinnati along with the City of Cincinnati will be holding an event for SolarDay this year

 

Green Energy Ohio is also co-sponsoring this event. GEO is a non-profit from Columbus whose primary purpose is promoting renewable and sustainable energy. GEO is celebrating their 10th anniversary this year. You can find a ten year history of the organization by going to www.greenenergyohio.org.

 

9:00am to 10am

Tour the building to see all the green products they provide. Guided tours will be available.

 

10:00am to 11:00am

Presentation by Green Source Cincinnati. Presented by Chris Jones, Manager, Green Source Cincinnati. They will explain what they do and how this building became a reality.

 

11:00am to 12:00 Noon

The Greening of Cincinnati. The plan to implement green energy and sustainability in Cincinnati.

 

12:00noon to 1:00pm

Tour the building to see all the green products they provide. Guided tours will be available.

 

1:00pm to 2:00pm

Solar Thermal and Solar PV Rebates in Ohio. Presented by Colin Vogt, Adjunct Instructor at Cincinnati State.

 

2:00pm to 3:00pm

Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance. This presentation will explain what they are doing to help with energy efficiency for individuals and others in the area. Presented by Sean Fischer, Outreach Consultant, GCEA.

 

When:  Saturday June 19, 2010 9am - 3pm

Where:  Green Source Cincinnati, located at 19 East Eight Street

For more infomation go to www.greensourcecincinnati.com or contact Chris Jones at 866-846-4733.

 

 

 

Naperville

American Solar Challenge - Finish Line

When: Saturday, June 26 10am - 4pm

Where: Naperville North High School, 899 North Mill Street

 

 

 

Colorado

 

Independent Power Systems will be celebrating Solar Day at the Louisville Farmers Market from 8 to 3 on Saturday, June 19th. Visitors to the IPS booth can learn about Solar Day and register for a chance to win one of 3 solar backpacks. We'll also be talking about Solar Day and highlighting our involvement on June 22nd at Indian Peaks in Louisville, and June 24th in the Lowry/Stapleton neighborhood of Denver, vist http://www.solarips.com/solarday for details.

 

When:  Saturday, june 19  8am - 3pm

Where:  Louisville Farmers Market   824 La Farge Avenue Louisville, CO

 

 

Alabama

 

International SolarDay

From 10:00 till 2:00 we will be celebrating the wonderful possibilities available to create energy from the sun! There will be an active solar exhibit and information on technical advances and practical application. Mr. Morton Archibald, P.E., and president of Alabama Solar Association (ASA) will give a lecture on “Harnessing Solar Power” at noon in the Education building. This event is included with Garden admittance or membership.

 

When: Saturday, June 19 10am - 2pm

Where:  Huntsville Botanical Garden - 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue Huntsville, AL 35805

 

 

Michigan

 

You are invited to visit the Tibbits Land Stewardship Center to explore the Center’s solar electrical system and water heating systems learn about affordable ways to capture solar energy for your home.

 

Stop by and find out how you can reduce your dependency on expensive fossil fuels and get Detroit Edison cash incentives and federal tax credits for using solar technologies in Lapeer homes and businesses. The Center is located at 4107 Columbiaville Road.

 

When:  June 19 and 20 from 1pm - 5pm

Where: Tibbits Land Stewardship Center 4107 Columbiaville Rd. Columbiaville, MI

 

 

Cairo, Egypt

 

An evening of solar education and awareness hosted by Eco Options Egypt.  Activities include a screening of the PBS NOVA production "Saved by the Sun," a garden exhibition with local vendors, and an evening concert.

 

When:  Saturday, July 3  5pm - 10pm

Where:  Swiss Club

For more information contact: info@ecooptionsegypt.com