[RTC List] List Digest, Vol 55, Issue 2
Debbie Israel Messer
Debbie.IsraelMesser at ci.shasta-lake.ca.us
Thu Oct 2 07:49:16 PDT 2008
Greetings- Quick links for this message did not make it through. Is
there a web site I can go to - to get the links/pdf? Thanks- Debbie
Debbie Israel Messer
530-275-7469
debbie.israelmesser at ci.shasta-lake.ca.us
P.O.Box 777
Shasta Lake CA 96019
Please consider the environment before you print out this email :-O
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1. Humboldt Solar Neighbors Tour - Saturday October 4 (JRT)
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October 4, 2008
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Trinidad, McKinleyville, Fieldbrook, Blue Lake, Arcata,
Sunnybrae, Bayside, Freshwater, Manila, Eureka, Fortuna, Bridgeville....
and growing
Quick Links
a.. Register for Arcata Bus Tour
a.. Register for Eureka Bus Tour
a.. Download Tour Guide (PDF 3.8 MB)
a.. Visit on-line "Virtual Tour"
Look for printed Tour Guide inserts in this week's Arcata
Eye and North Coast Journal.
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What is the Humboldt Solar Neighbors Tour?
The Humboldt Solar Neighbors Tour will occur on Saturday, October
4, 2008, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM in communities throughout northern
Humboldt County.
The Solar Neighbors Tour is a grassroots effort of local
homeowners, businesses and organizations who are interested in
developing a sustainable energy future for Humboldt County, and who
believe that solar energy can play a part in achieving that vision.
Humboldt County is a leader in energy efficiency and the use of
solar energy, and has a per-capita solar photovoltaic installation rate
over three times that of the rest of northern California, with hundreds
of successful installations so far!
The Humboldt Solar Neighbors Tour is a celebration of this
accomplishment, and an opportunity for these early adopters of solar
technology to share their experiences with their neighbors.
The Tour provides an opportunity for you to see the latest in
solar technology, and talk to others about their first-hand experience
using solar energy. This year 80 local homes, businesses and
institutions are participating in the tour.
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What will I see on the Tour?
You will see a variety of solar applications on residences,
businesses and public buildings. These technologies include:
grid-connected solar photovoltaic systems for producing electricity,
solar water heading for domestic and space heating needs, energy
efficiency and passive solar techniques, day lighting, and more.
Perhaps more valuable than simply seeing the solar applications
will be the opportunity to talk with your neighbors about their solar
experiences. Be sure to ask them about:
. Why they decided to "go solar"
. How they selected a contractor (if they used one)
. Design considerations from a consumer perspective
. System costs and benefits
. The California Solar Initiative rebate and incentive process
. Net metering, and what's needed to get "grid-connected" with
PG&E
A complete Tour Guide will be available in the North Coast Journal
and Arcata Eye the week preceeding the Tour. To donwload a low-res
version of the Tour Guide (PDF, 3.8 MB) [click here]
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Want a Preview?
A "virtual tour" of all 80 sites is available on-line. Each 2008
Humboldt Solar Neighbors Tour site is noted on a Google map of northern
Humboldt County. Just click on each site's icon to see a photo and read
a description of the site's solar features. [click here to view virtual
solar tour] (Please allow a few moments for it to fully download)
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How much does it cost, and how do I participate?
The Tour is free. To reduce the need for driving fossil-fueled
vehicles, and to help build a sense of "solar community," the Tour is
organized into neighborhood clusters, with tour sites in communities
from Trinidad to Fortuna.
There are a number of different ways for you to participate in
this year's Tour:
a.. Guided Bus Tours: There will be free guided bus tours in
Arcata and Eureka. These tours will be led by local solar experts, and
will provide an easy way to learn more about featured solar sites in
these communities. These tours will last approximately 3 hours. Space
on the bus tours is limited, so advance registration is recommended.
a.. Arcata Bus Tour: Starts at Arcata City Hall, 736 F
Street, 10:30 AM.
Guide: John Davis
[Click here to pre-register for the Arcata Bus Tour]
b.. Eureka Bus Tour: Starts at the Redwood Coast Energy
Authority, 517 5th Street. 10:30 AM
Guide: Ben Scurfield
[Click here to pre-register for the Eureka Bus Tour]
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a.. Guided Bicycle Tours: There will be free guided bicycle
tours in Arcata and Eureka. These tours will be led by local solar
experts, and will provide a fossil-fuel-free way to learn more about
featured solar sites in these communities. Each tour will last
approximately 2 hours. Bring your working bicycle and helmet to ensure
a safe and enjoyable tour experience.
a.. Arcata Bicycle Tour: Starts at Arcata City Hall, 736 F
Street, 2:00 PM.
Guide: Beckie Menten
b.. Eureka Bicycle Tour: Starts at the Redwood Coast Energy
Authority, 517 5th Street. 11:00 AM.
Guide: Bryce Mayall
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a.. Guided Walking Tour:There will be a free guided walking
tour in Arcata. Led by a local solar expert, this tour will provide a
fossil-fuel-free way to learn more about solar installations in central
Arcata. The tour will last approximately 1? hours. Be sure to wear
your comfortable walking shoes.
a.. Arcata Walking Tour: Starts at Arcata City Hall, 736 F
Street, 11:00 AM.
Guide: Roger
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a.. Self-Guided Tour: A complete Tour Guide will be available
in the North Coast Journal and Arcata Eye the week preceeding the Tour.
Use the site descriptions and maps in the Tour Guide to design your own
custom tour. Eighty sites are included in this year's Tour, in
communities from Trinidad to Fortuna. Select the communities and sites
that interest you, and go at your own pace.
a.. Please note that sites are either "drive-by only" or
"owner-hosted." Drive-by sites may be viewed from street or sidewalk,
but please do not enter property or disturb residents. Owner-hosted
sites will have someone available from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM to describe
solar features and answer your questions.
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The Humboldt Solar Neighbors Tour Committee is composed of local
solar experts, installers, advocates, and satisfied customers. To
contact us, email solar-tour at redwoodenergy.org
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