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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!) ...

CNN off grid home video - good messaging

Posted By Debbie Coleman 06-19-2025 01:48 PM
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Wanted to share this CNN video with very good messaging IMO. https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/18/style/video/off-the-grid-homes-maine-bill-weir-digvid?cid=ios_app Although it is not mentioned in the video, the home also clearly has passive solar benefits with the south-facing windows. (Overhangs above ...

Down to Earth Affordable Housing - Recording available

Posted By Debbie Coleman 05-05-2025 11:46 AM
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If you missed the Down to Earth Affordable Housing webinar by the Solar Buildings Division, you can catch it on the ASES webinar page - you might see some other past webinars you'd like to catch up on. https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanSolarEnergySocietyASES/featured ------------------------------ ...

RE: 2025 National Ambient Energy for Buildings Research Symposium (NAEBRS)

Posted By Debbie Coleman 04-25-2025 01:49 PM
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April 30 is the deadline for abstract submissions. Thanks for the reminder, Ella! This should be a very educational and inspiring symposium with the chance to interact with passive solar pioneers and learn of current efforts and research, including ambient energy in building design. Using the energy ...

Princeton's Net Zero Expert Survey 2025 - invitation to participate

Posted By Debbie Coleman 04-19-2025 09:33 AM
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Happy Spring and Earth Day Month! This invitation has been extended to all ASES members. Your opinion as a Net Zero Stakeholder is valued. I am reaching out from the Behavioral Science for Policy Lab at Princeton University (USA). Together with Worley, our team of researchers runs the global Net ...

Down to Earth Affordable Housing - Webinar Apr 16

Posted By Debbie Coleman 04-14-2025 11:23 AM
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Don't miss the joint webinar by ASES and GreenHome Institute on Down to Earth Affordable Housing. You'll hear from Cillian Liam Barrett from Hearth Design Build in Colorado where he's created affordable designs for Habitat for Humanity. ASES's PV Divison Chair, Rich Stromberg, was also involved with ...

Please sign petition urging the U.S. DOE to hold this year's Solar Decathlon Competition

Posted By Debbie Coleman 02-26-2025 03:22 PM
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Posting on behalf of Dorothy Gerring who is on the ASES SOLAR 2025 Technical Review Committee. Dear Colleagues, Please sign this petition and share the link with others to urge the government to hold this year's Solar Decathlon Competition. Please share the petition with your elected officials. Please ...

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