California Center for Sustainable Energy

It's a great time time to learn about being energy independent

Solar Energy Week 2009 puts solar power in the San Diego spotlight by bringing together residents and business owners with solar experts, suppliers and installers to explore the benefits of using sunlight for electricity and water heating. This week of events offers a day-long solar conference, tours of solar homes and commercial installations and a fun Family Solar Day.

October is also California Solar Energy Month 2009, with the theme of Get Involved and Go Solar, and national Energy Awareness Month, with the theme of A Sustainable Energy Future; Putting All the Pieces Together. Both events encourage everyone to see how they fit into the big picture in relation to energy usage, efficiency and conservation.

Mark your calendars and join CCSE for these fun and educational events.

Family Solar Day

Sunday, Sept. 27, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Liberty Station – Ingram Plaza (Point Loma)

FREE – No registration is required

Bring the whole family to this FREE kick-off event and learn about powering and heating your world with the sun in the casual, relaxed atmosphere at historic Liberty Station on San Diego Bay. Enjoy interactive, hands-on exhibits, solar experiments, solar cooking demonstrations, a kids coloring contest, food, games and more.

San Diego Solar Conference

Tuesday, Sept. 29, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Marriott Mission Valley, San Diego

$25 – Registration required (lunch and cocktail reception included)

The solar conference will explore the latest in policy, market trends, technologies and many other important industry issues. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from keynote speakers and the experts in the government and private sectors. Great time for networking. This is a great opportunity for green jobs networking in the solar industry. Be sure to join us for the after-conference cocktail reception.

Commercial Solar Tours

Thursday, Oct. 1, 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Various Locations – Meet at CCSE

$25 – Registration required (lunch included)

Get on board for a guided bus tour of selected local businesses showcasing various technologies and solutions in solar energy throughout San Diego. This is your chance to speak directly with business owners and solar installers. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

10th Annual Solar Homes Tour

Saturday, Oct. 3, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Various locations (Check www.solarenergyweek.org for locations)

Free – Registration is not required

CCSE is joining with the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) to showcase more than 50 homes in San Diego and southern Orange counties. On the self-guided solar homes tour, you’ll plot your own course and travel at your own PACE to the solar homes you want to visit. Take this opportunity to view an installed, clean-energy producing solar system and speak with homeowners and installers, who can answer all of your solar-related questions.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Make a difference in San Diego’s energy future and help green our world by partnering with CCSE today. There is still time to put your business name, products and services in the Solar Energy Week lineup in front of thousands of local green-conscious residents and business owners who will be attending events. There's still time to book your space today. Contact Lauri Walker at (858) 244-1182 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

www.solarenergyweek.org

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