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Established in 1954, the American Solar Energy Society is the nation’s leading association of solar professionals and advocates. Together with our members we’re building a solar-powered, energy efficient nation. But, we can’t do it without solar supporters like you. Will you JOIN US ?
Sustainable Ways 6th Annual Solar Home Tour, Saturday, July 23th 2011
Meet at 8:30 am in the south parking lot of the Custer County Courthouse.
We leave promptly at 9:00am (12:30 pm approx. return to town.)
Please bring sunscreen, water, and comfortable shoes. We ask people to car pool to reduce carbon emissions.
If you have pets, please keep them secured by the car with water available.
Two Homes featured on the Tour this year:
1. This is a great example of a passive solar home using a pre-cast insulated concrete wall design. Learn about the well engineered mechanical systems! This home has a 3.3kw grid tied solar system, with a solar hot water heating system. This home’s aesthetic features are beautiful, and have a good story of the wood materials used in the home.
2. This is a highly insulated, passive solar stick frame home. The home was designed by a Boulder firm Rodwin Architects( www.rodwinarch.com) and is Energy Star Rated. This home features a 4kw grid tied solar system, with a solar thermal heating system. This home is still under construction, and in the final stages of completion.
This Solar Home tour is also advertised on nationalsolartour.org
Suggested donation: $5 to Sustainable Ways, Inc.
For more information contact Kimberly Stein at 371-0509 or by e-mail at kimberly.stein@colostate.edu
Kimberly Stein
Community Energy Coordinator
Custer and Fremont Counties