NATIONAL SOLAR TOUR
NATIONAL SOLAR TOUR
The American Solar Energy Society‘s 28th Annual National Solar Tour aims to promote renewable energy awareness and increase the adoption of sustainable living practices. Are you interested in going solar or purchasing a sustainable system? Join in-person or virtual tours to gain insight from current owners!
Although the main weekend is October 6-8, 2023. In-person and virtual tours are happening all throughout the year.
The UAB Solar House and Sustainability Community is a demonstration of sustainability in all aspects. This neighborhood is a project of UAB Sustainability and represents the first phase of Dragonfly Park. The Solar House, built for the 2017 Solar Decathlon, is powered by the sun and is “islanded,” which means it is not tied to the city’s electrical grid. There are many other features of the community, including green building design, rainwater collection technology, pollinator habitats, and zero-waste practices, like composting and recycling.
Please email uabsustainability@uab.edu with any questions!