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Debbie Coleman

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Designing the Battery-Powered Home - Webinar - Wed April 15

Posted By Debbie Coleman 04-09-2026 03:14 PM
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CEU (continuing education units) webinar by GreenHome Institute: Designing the Battery-Powered Home: What Solar + Storage Systems Need to Work in Real Houses By Greg Smith, author of "The Battery Powered Home" Residential solar is rapidly shifting from grid-tied systems to solar-plus-storage architectures ...

Earth USA 2026 Conference Sept 18-20 2026

Posted By Debbie Coleman 04-06-2026 01:33 PM
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ASES architect Mark Chalom, who has extensive experience in Adobe architecture, brought this conference in NM to our attention. It's so good to hear that the earth is still being used as a building material - does it get any more basic?. https://www.earthusa.org/ Earth USA 2026 is Adobe in Action's ...

Happy Spring Equinox - from Chichen Itza

Posted By Debbie Coleman 03-23-2026 11:16 AM
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ASES architect Mark Chalom asked if I'd post this for him while he is traveling. I first learned of the serpent that shows up on this Mayan Ruin on the Yucutan Peninsula at the equinoxes, but had not seen it in real time like Mark just did. The ancient Mayans (and other Native Americans) seemed to be ...

RE: Wed 18 Mar - Trombe walls

Posted By Debbie Coleman 03-20-2026 05:54 AM
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Luther, thanks for sharing the chicken Trombe wall example. Passive solar can benefit more than people. You can rewatch the Trombe Wall webinar by ASES's media partner GreenHome Institute. They will also be providing some of the continuing education credits for building-related sessions at SOLAR 2026. ...

Wed 18 Mar - Trombe walls

Posted By Debbie Coleman 03-17-2026 09:20 AM
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Catch the GHI Webinar this week about Trombe walls which have been a part of many passive solar homes. Long-time ASES member, architect Mark Chalom, showed us examples on a tour this summer and that we featured in an earlier GHI webinar. Sign up for the GreenHome Institute webinar here: https://g ...

RE: Low-income housing and energy efficiency

Posted By Debbie Coleman 12-09-2025 10:11 AM
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Victor, thanks so much for posting about RMI's resources! Adam, and other ASES members, if you try out the Green Upgrade Calculator, we would love to have feedback posted on the forum. Alternatively, let's discuss at SOLAR 2026 whether it would be detailed results of the use of this or similar tools ...

RE: Low-income housing and energy efficiency

Posted By Debbie Coleman 12-05-2025 01:28 PM
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That is exciting, Adam. You might also reach out to GreenHome Institute which has worked with various affordable housing projects throughout the U.S. They have many resources, some are free, like the GreenStar checklist, https://greenhomeinstitute.org/home-certification-programs/greenstar-homes/gree ...

Colorado home energy rebates

Posted By Debbie Coleman 11-20-2025 01:27 PM
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http://governorsoffice.colorado.gov/governor/news/polis-administration-launches-rebates-make-home-energy-improvements-more-affordable-colorado Positive news. With the 30% federal solar tax credit going away, you can still see savings with the other energy improvements. If you can reduce the home's ...

CGHP Certified Green Home Professional course

Posted By Debbie Coleman 11-19-2025 09:08 PM
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Add a credential to your resume and top off your CEUs. Become a CGHP for $300 or for free for GHI members (as low as $135.) Perfect for architects, designers, or anyone looking to grow their knowledge and skills created to comfortable, healthy, low-energy homes. The course is going on live this week ...

RE: Solar Noon Tuesday - Understanding Solar Carports

Posted By Debbie Coleman 11-12-2025 12:22 PM
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Thanks Jay for this subject of solar on carports. So often the main house roof is not the best location. I have not watched your recording but did want to post that we added our solar panels on a pergola that could be used for cars, small boats or other toys. The frame of 12'x16' created a footprint ...

The Future of Solar Roofing - 10/15/25

Posted By Debbie Coleman 10-14-2025 11:54 AM
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There is still time to sign up for this webinar with continuing education on Wed Oct 15 by the ASES GreenHome Institute media partner: https://givebutter.com/DiscoverTheFutureofSolarRoofing There's never been a better time to go solar than when you're building a new home or re-roofing a house. Learn ...

Oct 8 Webinar - Solar Buildings, NAEBRS Ghost Ranch, NM event overview

Posted By Debbie Coleman 10-05-2025 01:15 PM
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ASES members can get an overview of the 16-plus-hour NAEBRS event in early September 2025 in New Mexico, where over 50 passive solar pioneers and other professionals gathered to present and share information about passive heating, cooling, and ambient energy technology, case studies, and emerging materials. ...

RE: The National Solar Tour Starts TODAY!

Posted By Debbie Coleman 10-03-2025 03:40 PM
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Thank you, Ella and ASES, for organizing the 30th National Solar Tour in spite of the fact that the NST grant was not received this year. People have been asking what they can do to support ASES when they are not hosting a tour. You can make a donation this weekend and choose the tour as a focus. Every ...

RE: The return of the Passive Solar Pioneers to Ghost Ranch 9/7-9/9

Posted By Debbie Coleman 09-05-2025 09:16 AM
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I'll be there, Andrew! Really looking forward to seeing you again and all the others who are passionate about all things passive! Thanks for posting about it. Official sign up online has closed, but you can still inquire about possible on site registration for $60 even if you can only attend a small ...

Should ASES be educating more about efficiency-first building strategies?

Posted By Debbie Coleman 08-27-2025 03:30 PM
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Hi members. While we know that a more energy-efficient building or home will require fewer PV panels, I am curious if you think ASES should be encouraging and educating on efficiency-first building strategies, including passive solar (both heating and cooling)? Are there other organizations that ...

RE: Aug 19 webinar: Solar tax credit strategies + timelines

Posted By Debbie Coleman 08-25-2025 02:36 PM
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Thank you, William, for posting this information. Maybe someone from the ASES PV or Policy Division would be able to answer this question. ------------------------------ Debbie Coleman (Architect & ASES Solar Buildings Chair) Sun Plans, Architect debra28@sunplans.com https://www.sunplans.com --- ...

Aug 19 webinar: Solar tax credit strategies + timelines

Posted By Debbie Coleman 08-17-2025 11:03 AM
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ASES members who may not yet have solar panels or want to upgrade their system with more panels and batteries. The clock is ticking on one of the most valuable home energy incentives in history: The 30% federal solar tax credit officially expires on January 1, 2026, leaving homeowners with a limited ...

RE: ASES Press Release: SOLAR 2025 Kicks Off Next Month: Review Agenda, Speakers, and Free Public Events

Posted By Debbie Coleman 07-11-2025 09:47 AM
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Thanks, Ella. And once you register, you can start using the Whova app for the conference to start exchanging ideas and information with others who are presenting and attending. Bookmark people and activities. Upload and share information about yourself, your organization, events, etc! See you there! ...

Call Senators Now - HR1 Bill

Posted By Debbie Coleman 06-30-2025 05:35 PM
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Posting on behalf of Scott Sklar, ASES member, and others who have been staying on top of HR1 Bill being voted on now in the Senate. "Our country and our industry require your direct participation on HR 1, commonly known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill." Over the weekend, two amendments were successfully ...

National Solar Tour - 30th anniversay, past in person tours?

Posted By Debbie Coleman 06-30-2025 11:16 AM
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In preparing for the National Solar Tour luncheon on August 5 as part of SOLAR 2025 (you do have your ticket, right? https://ases.org/conference/), we would love to hear especially from those who have led an in-person tour recently with good attendance and have signed up this year (the 30th annual!) ...