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Debbie Coleman

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RE: Visit a Solar Decathlon Zero Energy Home Near You, April 4–18!

Posted By Debbie Coleman 04-04-2023 11:12 AM
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Thanks Ella for sharing links of Solar Decathlon Build sites. If anyone visits them, I hope they will share some info and photos here, and spread the word to those students and the publuc about their participation at SOLAR 2023. ------------------------------ Debbie Coleman (Architect & ASES Solar ...

RE: What are some technologies that you would like to see covered more in Solar Today?

Posted By Debbie Coleman 03-21-2023 10:42 AM
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Joe, In relation to your mentioning the energy codes setting the low bar, I'd be curious as to what R-values you used when you built your home years ago and how that compares to the current energy code for your area. Most of our clients choose to build beyond code and I assume that you did too, but am ...

RE: The Solar Cat Book

Posted By Debbie Coleman 02-15-2023 11:41 AM
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The Solar Cat book is one of my favorite books! And there is also the Return of the Solar Cat! I lost my Solar Cat hat 4 years ago and have been trying to get another so if anyone has one that I can buy, please let me know. No luck trying to contact the author directly - Jim Augustyn. --------- ...

RE: Online Community Tips: How to Manage Your Email Settings

Posted By Debbie Coleman 01-19-2023 11:07 AM
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Thank you SO much Ella for this posting. I did not realize that the default settings seem to be to receive no emails for the Divisions in which I'd signed up. I hope everyone takes the time to update their settings to suit their preferences for receiving emails whether it be to receive them in real-time, ...

RE: The Call for Participation Deadline for SOLAR 2023 has Extended!

Posted By Debbie Coleman 01-10-2023 11:25 AM
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Thanks, Ella for the notice of the extension for the call for papers. https://ases.org/conference/ I've posted in the Solar Building division, but would also like to place a word of encouragement here in the Everything Solar Forum to encourage submissions into Tract 1 which is Solar Buildings. Below ...

Please Thank a Solar Star this holiday season!

Posted By Debbie Coleman 12-21-2022 10:19 AM
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Happy Winter Solstice to the ASES online community! Thanks to all of you, we are able to share active and passive solar stories with more people. Many of you are amazing in your dedication to the Online Community, the National Solar Tour, and the annual SOLAR conference. We thank you for your time and ...

RE: Rhythms of Passive Solar Living

Posted By Debbie Coleman 12-21-2022 09:57 AM
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Happy Winter Solstice! Wonderful posting Mark about your Passive Solar home! And thanks Keith for keeping the forum updated on your ambitious Ambient House. I enjoyed meeting both of you at SOLAR 2022 and look forward to meeting others passionate about Passive Solar at SOLAR 2023. Meanwhile, as the Vice-Chair ...

RE: Solar Forum 2022 - Phoenix AZ Nov 14-15 (HVAC and Solar)

Posted By Debbie Coleman 11-04-2022 09:21 AM
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Solar water for space heating would be another subject to present on at SOLAR 2023, Stu, so consider submitting an application for a paper or poster for the conference in Boulder next Aug 8-11. Thanks for bringing up yet another way that the sun can provide heat to a building in addition to passive solar, ...

RE: Solar Forum 2022 - Phoenix AZ Nov 14-15 (HVAC and Solar)

Posted By Debbie Coleman 11-02-2022 12:16 PM
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Re Solar Air Heating panels, thanks for bringing those up! I noticed at a recent SOLAR conference that one of the Indian Nations was incorporating solar air heaters into existing homes where it was not practical to add south-facing windows for solar gain. I would love to see you (or someone else) present ...

Solar Forum 2022 - Phoenix AZ Nov 14-15 (HVAC and Solar)

Posted By Debbie Coleman 11-01-2022 10:43 AM
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Excited to see the pairing of HVAC and Solar at this new conference by ACCA Nov 14-15 in Phoenix. https://www.acca.org/education/solarforum "At the Solar Forum, presented by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America and Pearl Certification, you will hear from leading experts about the impact of trends ...

Oct 5 - Community Solar and Affordable Housing - Free CE Webinar

Posted By Debbie Coleman 10-04-2022 08:41 AM
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If you miss it on Oct 5, you can still watch it later. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-solar-and-affordable-housing-free-ce-webinar-tickets-405336661867?mc_eid=dc79bac439&mc_cid=75039f0393 Community Solar and Affordable Housing - Free CE Webinar Solar energy programs can be a solution to address ...

RE: What should we do to reach out to new potential readers?

Posted By Debbie Coleman 10-03-2022 10:09 AM
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Great question Kat! Perhaps get in hands of AIA (American Institute of Architects), NSPE (National Socitety of Professional Engineers,) ASHRAE etc.? Ask to recirculate to members (or link in their news) one-time complimentary issue of Solar Today (if logistics allow that) so we don't dilute the Solar ...

RE: National Solar Tour Update: 4 States to Go!

Posted By Debbie Coleman 09-12-2022 11:27 AM
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A Mississippi client just committed to being on the tour. Only 3 more. Thanks Ella! Louisiana, North Dakota, South Dakota left!!! ------------------------------ Debbie Coleman Sun Plans debra28@sunplans.com https://www.sunplans.com ------------------------------

RE: Technical Divisions Update! Fall Election Details for Technical Divisions!

Posted By Debbie Coleman 08-23-2022 09:34 AM
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Thanks, John for being a part of the National Solar Tour Oct 1-2 which will have its virtual tours ongoing through the end of the year for anyone who would like to showcase their solar home or project for free! www.nationalsolartour.org It only takes about 10 minutes to sign up a single Solar Site if ...

RE: Technical Divisions Update! Fall Election Details for Technical Divisions!

Posted By Debbie Coleman 08-23-2022 09:33 AM
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RE: Technical Divisions Update! Fall Election Details for Technical Divisions!

Posted By Debbie Coleman 08-18-2022 09:36 AM
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Thanks so much Nathan for posting about the ASES Divisions! I've been involved with the Solar Building Division for a couple of years and I can say that it is a super way to volunteer with ASES by sharing your particular professional expertise - so don't be shy about nominating yourself for Division ...

RE: Passing on solar knowledge to new generations

Posted By Debbie Coleman 07-21-2022 09:43 AM
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Great question Kat! I am interested in encouraging anyone (new or old!) in the building design industry (architect, designer, engineer, etc.) to recognize the potential of passive solar for heating, and of airflow and thermal mass/ground temperatures for passive cooling strategies. I was so happy to ...

RE: Passing on solar knowledge to new generations

Posted By Debbie Coleman 07-21-2022 09:43 AM
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New State Solar Programs, WA - webinar July 21

Posted By Debbie Coleman 07-20-2022 08:09 AM
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Thurs July 21, an ASES Chapter, Solar Washington, is hosting a free webinar on New State Solar Programs. It will be interesting to see what WA is doing to see how it can be replicated in other states. https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/832780426201154828 ------------------------------ Debbie ...

NREL seeking feedback on funds for low income solar projects

Posted By Debbie Coleman 07-05-2022 02:08 PM
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I saw this posting by Kate Miller, Director of Marketing & Communications for the Building Performance Association, and thought it would also be of interest to ASES members. (If you are not a member, please join.) NREL is seeking feedback on the use of WAP and Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program ...