Event Date: Saturday, October 1, 2011 (in most areas)

A solar workshop in Maine from the 2010 tour.

The ASES National Solar Tour is the world's largest grassroots solar event. This event offers you the opportunity to tour innovative green homes and buildings to see how you can use solar energy, energy efficiency, and other sustainable technologies to reduce monthly utility bills and help tackle climate change. More than 160,000 participants will visit some 5,500 buildings in 3,200 communities across the U.S.

Now in its 16th year, this event is coordinated nationally by the nonprofit American Solar Energy Society in collaboration with dozens of outstanding partner organizations. It takes place annually during the first Saturday in October in conjunction with National Energy Awareness Month.

We invite you to learn more about the Solar Tour, find a tour in your area, or register your own solar tour.

Established in 1954, the nonprofit American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is the nation's leading association of solar professionals & advocates. Our mission is to inspire an era of energy innovation and speed the transition to a sustainable energy economy. We advance education, research and policy.

Leading for more than 50 years
ASES leads national efforts to increase the use of solar energy, energy efficiency and other sustainable technologies in the U.S. We publish the award-winning SOLAR TODAY magazine, organize and present the ASES National Solar Conference and lead the ASES National Solar Tour – the largest grassroots solar event in the world.

Your Solar Neighbors

Enjoy recently-uploaded photos from the ASES National Solar Tour by clicking on a photo for a larger view.  Or, visit the whole photo gallery to be inspired by the many individuals and businesses around you who are using solar energy to reduce utility bills, promote a clean environment, and to gain energy independence.