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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 ?
Join the 16th Annual ASES National Solar Tour - October 1, 2011
Be a driving force behind the largest grassroots solar event in history, the non-profit American Solar Energy Society's National Solar Tour. This perennial event engages tens of thousands of qualified green consumers in all 50 U.S. states, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Last year's event attracted more than 160,000 enthusiastic solar installers, grassroots organizations, businesses and green consumers. The ASES National Solar Tour offers most any organization a targeted way to reach a rich array of motivated consumers eager to purchase solar and energy efficient products and services from coast to coast.
To learn more about the ASES National Solar Tour sponsorship contact:
Annette Delagrange
Director of Sales
American Solar Energy Society
adelagrange@ases.org
Gain tremendous visibility for your business as part of the largest grassroots solar event in history, the ASES National Solar Tour, which is expected to attract more than 165,000 attendees next fall. Sponsorship opportunities are now available to help you reach the largest group of solar customers before, during, and after this huge event.
Now in its 16th year, this national event offers participants to attend open-house tours of homes and buildings allowing the opportunity to see how their neighbors are using solar energy, energy efficiency, and other sustainable technologies to reduce their monthly utility bills and help tackle climate change. Attendees learn first hand what products are available, like yours, that they should consider purchasing. Participants will visit some 5,500 buildings in 3,200 participating communities in every state across the U.S., including Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and Mexico!
Don't miss this opportunity to reach your target customers in the world's largest solar energy event + the national solar buyer's guide.
76% of tour attendees surveyed confirm they are definitely or very likely to purchase and install solar or energy efficient systems after attending the solar tour. 33% of tour attendees state that they plan to invest in these technologies within the next year and 51% within two years. 49% have household income of $75k or more. When you sponsor the ASES National Solar Tour your business receives tremendous visibility via the National Solar Tour Guide provided free to all Tour attendees. The guide is a packed with the information they need to get started – how to find a local installer, options available for their home, calculating costs and payback periods, rebates and financing their solar purchases. This guide is the trusted, must-have resource your prospective customers will turn to just before they buy.
These motivated customers need to learn about your products and services before they make their buying decisions. That's why this guide is such a timely way for you to reach them.
The people who attend the ASES National Solar Tour and who the National Solar Tour guide are the targeted customers you've been looking for.
There is simply no better opportunity to reach a large targeted market that is ready to buy from you.
The ASES National Solar Tour offers three levels of sponsorship benefits to help you choose the right level of visibility for your organization
| Benefits | Platinum $20,000 | Gold $10,000 | Silver $5,000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choice of section: print and online real estate | Choice of available sections: print and online real estate | Choice of available sections: print and online real estate | |
| Yes (full page) | Yes (1/2 page) | Yes (1/4 page) | |
| Advertorial "Product Showcase" in National Solar Tour Guide (with web payoff!) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Sponsor Logo with live link to offer page on Sponsor's Web site from www.NationalSolarTour.org sponsors Page | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Logo and Corporate Summary on Sponsors Page, NationalSolarTour.org Web Site | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Logo and live Web site link in nationally-distributed Social News Release | Yes | Yes | -- | |
| Mention in nationally-distributed Social News Release | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2012 Get Started Guide Case Study Showcasing Product/Installation | Yes, Print and online | Yes, Print and online | Yes | |
| Banner Ad Exposure in iFrame of ALL Social News Releases (minimum of 4) | Yes | -- | -- | |
| Banner ad (all pages) | Skyscraper (inside pages) | Rectangle (home page only) | |
| Logo in eMail Signature Line-up used in ALL National Solar Tour Manager Correspondence for 6 full months | Yes (Prominent Placement) | Yes | Yes | |
| RSS Feed on Renewable Energy World During SOLAR 2011 (if sponsorship contract in place | Yes | -- | -- | |
| Twitter Feeds Mentioning Sponsorship, News Releases and directing followers to Be Solar Inspired Profiles | Yes, minimum 3 direct mentions | Yes, minimum 2 direct mentions | Yes, minimum 1 direct mention | |
| ASES FaceBook Friend and "LIKE" Designations of Key Sponsor Project, Product or Initiative | Yes, 2 | Yes, 1 | Yes, Facebook Friend Only | |
| All Access Passes to Solar 2011 or 2012 Conference registration ($895 value each) | Yes, 2 | Yes, 1 | -- | |
| Complimentary ASES Business Membership | Yes, 2 | Yes, 1 | -- | |
| Sponsorship highlighted in Solar Tour email announcement | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Logo on Solar Tour posters- 10,000 distributed nationwide | Premium Placement | Yes | Yes | |
| Sponsorship highlighted in choice of 2 eMail announcements to 10,000+ ASES members (one announcing tour and one immediately preceding October 1 National Solar Tour event date). | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Sponsorship and 25 word company description highlighted in choice of 2 eMail announcement to (# of recipients) ASES members (one announcing tour and one immediately preceding October 1 National Solar Tour event date). | Yes, with link pay-off | Yes | Yes | |
| Opportunity to Highlight One Key Tour Project in Be Solar Inspired! Section of www.NationalSolarTour.org Web site. | Yes | -- | -- | |
| Opportunity to Address Entire Group of Tour Organizers (with offer) During One Monthly Organizers' Call. | Yes | -- | -- | |
| Real Estate in Sponsor Solicitation Brochure to be Distributed at SOLAR 2011 in Raleigh, N.C. | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Your support strengthens the effort to create a sustainable energy economy by supporting the American Solar Energy Society | Yes! | Yes! | Yes! |
To learn more about ASES National Solar Tour sponsorship contact:
Annette Delagrange
Director of Sales
American Solar Energy Society
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The ASES National Solar Tour is coordinated nationally by the American Solar Energy Society. Established in 1954, ASES is the nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the use of solar energy, energy efficiency, and other sustainable technologies in the U.S.