SOLAR TODAY - May 2009

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ASES Member Publishes Book
on Secure Energy Future

Rich Caputo, an ASES Board member and leader of the San Diego Renewable Energy Society, is author of the new book Hitting the Wall: A Vision of a Secure Energy Future. The book examines the problems associated with the overconsumption of fossil fuels and proposes a non-carbon, environmentally friendly solution that includes renewable energy and energy efficiency. Find the book at amazon. com or download a digital edition at morgan claypool.com.

ASES National Solar Tour
Celebrating 14th Anniversary

The largest grassroots solar energy event in America, the ASES National Solar Tour, will celebrate its 14th anniversary on Oct. 3. In 2008, more than 140,000 people nationwide saw firsthand how their neighbors are using solar energy, energy efficiency and other sustainable technologies to reduce their monthly utility bills and help tackle climate change. Join the renewable energy revolution by participating, either as an attendee or by putting your home or building on the tour. For complete information please go to nationalsolartour. org or contact Tour Manager Richard Burns at rburns@ases.org. The tour is a terrific opportunity to educate yourself and inspire others!