Make the move to Clean Energy!
The 2nd Annual Solar Energy & Efficiency Fair features the Pathway to Clean Energy, a step-by-step interactive experience on how to First Reduce, Then Produce PLUS speakers, workshops, solar and energy efficiency professionals, green jobs information, speakers, food and beverages, live local entertainment on a solar-powered stage, and more!
Want to use less energy? ... Lower your utility bills? ... Reduce your footprint? ... Make the move to clean energy! Solar and energy efficiency is more affordable and easier to do than ever.
WHO should be there?
Anyone interested in energy efficiency and clean renewable energy: homeowners, business owners, green job seekers, families, green students, and you!
Celebrate Solar Day on June 19th
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SPONSOR-VENDOR-EXHIBITOR INFO:Contact Alison Healy707.284.9799
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see the schedule (pdf)
Hunter Lovins
Keynote Speaker
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President and founder of the Natural Capitalism Solutions (www.natcapsolutions.org)
Lovins was named Time Magazine 2000 Hero of the Planet and in 2009 Newsweek dubbed her a Green Business Icon.
She has coauthored nine books and hundreds of papers, including the 1999 book, Natural Capitalism, 2006 e-book Climate Protection Manual for Cities, and the 2009 Transforming Industry in Asia.
She has served on numerous boards of governments, non- and for profit companies. |
Alec Loorz
Guest Speaker
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He founded Kids vs Global Warming when he was 12.
Hes given over 150 presentations and keynote addresses, reaching over 25,000.
Alec is on the advisory boards for Inconvenient Youth, Alliance for Climate Education, Rainforest Action Network Youth Sustaining the Earth, Ventura County School District Green Team, The Future We Want, and the United Steelworkers Union.
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Carol McClelland, PhD
Green Career Expert
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Expand Your Vision of the Green Economy! Discover Your Green Career Options
Author of the award winning book, Green Careers For Dummies, is one of the nations leading green career experts.
As the Founder and Executive Director of Green Career Central, Carol is driven by three passions:
Guiding people to discover fulfilling careers aligned with their values
Learning about innovations that enable people to live, work, and play more sustainably
Marveling at the inspiring wisdom of nature.
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2010 Solar Energy & Efficiency Fair
EXHIBITORS |
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Clean Energy Zone
Talk face to face with solar and energy efficiency professionals who can save you money! |
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see the schedule (pdf)
Green Jobs Zone
Get green jobs and training information. Meet with teachers, trainers, careeer counselors, and potential employers.
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Pathway to Clean Energy
10 Easy steps to a more energy efficient home and business! |
A series of 10 education stations where you will learn about the sequence of home improvements known as the loading order
#1 Energy analysis
#2 Building shell
#3 HVAC
#4 Appliances and plug loads
#5 Water Conservation
#6 Solar hot water
#7 Solar electric
#8 Occupant behavior
#9 Financing
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Solar Sonoma County
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see the schedule (pdf)
Panels & Workshops
Everything you need to know about solar and energy efficiency for your home or business!
Auditorium
- 11:15am - Welcome from Randy DiCaminada, PG&E; Alison Healy, Solar Sonoma County; George Beeler, green architect, leader designer of the SSU Energy Technology Center
- 12:00 noon - Panel: Show Me the Money moderated by Supvr. Shirlee Zane with Assem. Noreen Evans, SR Mayr Susan Gorin, So Co Water Agency, and more
- 1:15pm - Workshop: Solar Leaders Circle for commercial property owners and large energy users
- 2:30pm - Workshop: Overview of Sonoma County Energy Independence Program (SCEIP)
- 3:30pm - Speaker: Jack Buckhorn, Building & Construction Trades Council on "Building the Future Together Sustainably"
- 4:00pm - Speaker: Alec Loorz, teen speaker for Al Gore Climate Project and founder of Kids vs Global Warming plus other local youth leaders
- 5:00pm - Closing: Larry Robinson, Sebastopol City Council
Cypress Room Workshops
- 11:15am - 12:15pm SCEIP: Let's get started! Direct, hands-on assistance for property owners
- 12:30pm - 1:30pm Latino Cafe: Info, resources, people on green jobs (bilingual)
- 1:45pm - 2:45pm Green Jobs Panel (bilingual) moderated by Supvr Efren Carrillo
- 3:00pm - 4:00pm Green Career Options with Carol McClelland (author of Green Careers for Dummies)
- 4:15pm - 5:00pm Dealing with Homeowners Associations for solar and energy efficiency projects
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No-money-down financing for energy efficiency and solar projects!
California solar incentives including new solar water heating rebate!
New PG&E energy efficiency rebates and incentives!
How to put it all together to get the most for your money!
Special financing and tax advantages for commercial solar!
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Financing Zone Learn how to Finance Solar and Efficiency for Residential, Business and Commercial | |
Live Music Performances
Outdoor Solar Stage MUSIC
Patio Wine Stage MUSIC
see the schedule (pdf)
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Mainstage
11:00 - 11:40
Solstice Singers
All women's a cappella group singing traditional and
contemporary folk songs with lush harmonies and uplifting
spirited content
11:45 - 12:30
Hunter Lovins
Keynote Speaker
12:50 - 1:50
Tito y Su Son De Cuba
A high energy Afro-Cuban quintet inspired by the legendary
tradition of Havana's Buena Vista Social Club bringing you the
irresistible dance rhythms of Rumba and Guaracha y Son
2:10 - 3:20
Blusion for World Fusion
A politico funk jazz fusion ensemble of soulful original songs
and high energy grooves that take you on a sociopolitical
journey of fun, motion, dance and positive action
3:40 - 4:50
The West African Highlife Band
An authentic all-star group of West African master
musicians reviving and celebrating the highlife dance
classics of West Africa’s club scene with a fusion of
African and world music
4:50 - 5:00
Solar Sonoma County
Closing Ceremony
Patio Wine Stage
12:30 - 4:45
Kai Devitt-Lee Jazz Quartet
Contemporary instrumental jazz, blues, Latin and pop
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Fun Zone
Activities for Kids, Teens, and Adults! |
Come to the FUN ZONE! Play, have fun, and learn about the power of the sun!
Solar Car Races The possibilities of energy from the sun!
Solar Ovens Bake and feed us by the sun!
Trashasaurus ReTop, our triceratops dinosaur!
Count the BEES Join the national bee count. BEE part of the answer!
Journey of the Tortillas - Take a journey with your tortilla, make a tortilla and enjoy the luscious taste.
Sun Art From power to creativeness in art. Make bookmarks using the sun. Keep one and give one to a child who lives in a home safe from domestic violence.
Face Painting An ancient traditional art form, expressing natural beauty and fun!
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Learn what your local government agencies are doing about solar and energy efficiency |
City of Santa Rosa
City of Sonoma
County of Sonoma
City of Cloverdale
City of Healdsburg
City of Sebastopol
Sonoma County Water Agency |
Solar Sonoma County Membership Zones! |
Find out more about Sonoma County's target of 25 new Megawatts of solar energy by March 2011. Join SSC to show your support AND learn how to reduce your energy footprint!! |
Getting to the fair
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Solar power means energy independence. So does getting around by bike. That's why the Solar Fair is partnering with Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition to offer free valet bicycle parking at the event. Don't get stuck in traffic. Don't search for parking. Just roll right up, stress-free to the bike valet, and enjoy the fun knowing your bike is safe and sound. YOU are solar-powered!
Pedal to the Solar Fair!
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OR Ride the Bus!
Plan your route at 511.org. |
Route 3 to Finley Center
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Event Greening by
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Bring your own drinking container, we'll supply free filtered water. No plastic bottles please!
Or buy a beautiful stainless steel bottle at our membershp booth! |
