October Meeting Announcement

This is a reminder that the monthly meeting for Solar NV, the Southern Nevada Chapter of the American Solar Energy Society is Wednesday, October 18 at 6:00 PM and will be held at NV Power on West Sahara in Meeting Room A. Click here for details.

One of several solar arrays at the JATC.

This month's meeting will feature a presentation by Robert Buntjer of the Electrical JATC for Southern Nevada. He will talk about his organization's excellent training program for electricians who install solar electric systems. This program helps the local solar industry, enhancing safety, quality and professionalism.

Solar NV meetings are a great way to learn more about renewable energy and to network with others who share common interests.

Everyone, including nonmembers, are welcome to attend Solar NV meetings so please feel free to invite your friends!

Federal Solar Tax Credit Extension

Federal Solar Tax Credit Extension ACT NOW!

This is an important issue. Please call and email your legislator to support the extension of solar tax credits past 2007. Read the details on the Solar Nation action alert.

Klai Juba Lecture Series

The first lecture of this series, by Edward Mazria, was phenomenal. For more information on his work, a key strategy for dealing with the climate crises, visit www.architecture2030.org.

The theme of this fall’s series is “The 2030 Challenge: Environmental Design in the Face of Climate Change” and there are still three more lectures in the series.

Thanks to architecural firm Klai::Juba for sponsoring these excellent events.

See the calendar listings below that include links to all the details.

New Look for ASES Web Site

The American Solar Energy Society, our parent organization, has a fresh new look for its web site. Changes are still in the works and not all pages have been updated yet, but it's looking good!

Check it out at www.ases.org. You will find some excellent information there. For example, if you have not yet read "Common Sense," it is well worth the effort. You can find it on the ASES site or download it directly by clicking here. (504kb PDF) This document is truly full of Common Sense!

Upcoming Events

Federal Solar Tax Credit Extension

Federal Solar Tax Credit Extension ACT NOW!

This is an important issue. Please call and email your legislator to support the extension of solar tax credits past 2007. Read the details on the Solar Nation action alert.

Solar NV Mission Statement

Our Mission is to educate the public regarding the benefits of renewable energy; to promote the use of renewable energy and sustainable energy technologies; and to function as a clearinghouse and local resource for renewable energy information.

Some Things to Think About

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