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America's Solar Energy Society National Tour

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Real Estate Agent with thredUP.com

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Have you considered buying or building a Green, Sustainable or Solar home in your area?  Are you sitting back wondering why there is not more Green activity in your area?

Well, chances are that there are builders and homeowners in your area that have found out what the advantage is of building and Eco, Energy Efficient and Healthier home-you may just not know about it

The America's Solar Energy Society puts on a National Tour every year for this exact reason.  In various cities across the Nation they host a Tour of Homes for consumers to see in person the benefits and give them the opportunity to meet the Leading Builders and Solar/Renewable Energy Vendors in the area.

You will find a wide variety of homes that have a variety of different attributes.  Green is what ever shade you want it to be.  You can choose what features are most important to you and customize your home with those benefits.  So, don't miss out on this opportunity to find out what is going on in your city!

If you would like to see the tour sheet and what cities will be on there, you can follow this link:

ASES National Solar Tour

Many cities will be having this tour on October 6th, 2007 however, there will be tours from September through November.  It looks as though there are 50 states on that list, it does not look like any one was left out.

If you happen to go to one in your area, be sure to come back and let me know how it went.  Photos are always welcome.  :)

A BIG THANK YOU to Dena Stevens for bringing this event to my attention!

Comments(17)

Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE
I'll stay tuned Oahu and Maui are participating.
Sep 16, 2007 12:11 PM
delete me delete me
delete me - Dixon, CA
I was blown away yesterday at Costco when I saw a solar power salesman say to do the average house would be $20 to $40k.   That's a lot of money...a lot of money...not that much if you're going to live in the house for 600 years, but if you're planing on moving in 5 years, then I think it's a hard sell...
Sep 16, 2007 12:12 PM
Stephanie Edwards-Musa
thredUP.com - The Woodlands, TX
knitwit at thred UP
Hey Sally,  I checked...  :)  I checked to see if Hawaii is was on there.  If you go, let me know.
Sep 16, 2007 12:14 PM
Stephanie Edwards-Musa
thredUP.com - The Woodlands, TX
knitwit at thred UP
Hi Rondel,  To do the whole house it may cost that much.  But you could always consider doing a solar hot water heater or something...it's not that bad.  I wrote a post on it...  It's Right Here.
Sep 16, 2007 12:17 PM
Christine Melcher
Fifth Third Bank - Brunswick, OH
The Loan Lady
Hey Stephanie, I posted those links on my global warming blog, check it out.  C
Sep 16, 2007 01:18 PM
Ashley Drake Gephart
Drake Intel Group - Albuquerque, NM
I was watching "Living with Ed" and Larry Hagman has his whole house and then some. I think he said he spent $700K and he sells some back to the electric company and he powers several neighbors houses for free. I thought that was very cool. This tour isn't coming to ABQ but we had one this weekend by NM Solar Energy Association. Unfortunately I wasn't able to attend.
Sep 16, 2007 01:31 PM
Stephanie Edwards-Musa
thredUP.com - The Woodlands, TX
knitwit at thred UP
Hi Chris,  I didn't see them.  I'll check it out.
Sep 16, 2007 01:37 PM
Stephanie Edwards-Musa
thredUP.com - The Woodlands, TX
knitwit at thred UP
Hi Ashley,  I heard about that show!  I wish I had seen it.  Too bad you couldn't make it to the one in ABQ.
Sep 16, 2007 01:39 PM
Dena Stevens
Rocky Mountain Realty - Canon City, CO
Putting The Real Into Realtor Since 2004
Hey! This looks familar! I hope everyone gets out and visits houses in their areas. Report back to us - OK!
Sep 16, 2007 01:56 PM
Stephanie Edwards-Musa
thredUP.com - The Woodlands, TX
knitwit at thred UP
Hi Dena,  I know.  I forgot to tell everyone that you are the one that brought it to my attention.  I'll update the posts. I meant to...just forgot.  I apologize.
Sep 16, 2007 01:58 PM
Dena Stevens
Rocky Mountain Realty - Canon City, CO
Putting The Real Into Realtor Since 2004

Fergetabotit!  We are here to educate people, aren't we?

Sep 16, 2007 02:00 PM
Stephanie Edwards-Musa
thredUP.com - The Woodlands, TX
knitwit at thred UP
:)  Seriously...I meant to.  It's too late-already there. :)
Sep 16, 2007 02:01 PM
Paula Henry
Home to Indy Team @ HomeSmart Realty Group - Avon, IN
Realtor - Indianapolis Real Estate - 317-605-4174
I'll check the Indianapolis area! I did find some "green" builders and the trend is picking up. If people choose a few items in their home, as you stated, it would make a difference!
Sep 16, 2007 02:57 PM
Katerina Gasset
The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT
Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!
Thanks for the link. I checked it out and to no surprise no cities in our area are having the tour. This is a tough area for green. Katerina
Sep 16, 2007 05:22 PM
Rita Taylor
None - Sanford, NC
Sanford NC Real Estate - Homes for Sale in Sanford North Carolina

Stephanie,

Thanks for the great information - I think green building is a trend that will continue to grow.  I wish I could go to one of these but that weekend is booked already.

Sep 18, 2007 02:25 PM
Dena Stevens
Rocky Mountain Realty - Canon City, CO
Putting The Real Into Realtor Since 2004

Hey, how is the Sept challenge going? (I know different post) But for the folks reading this - the solar tour might make for some great posts for the challenge!

Stephanie, you should drop some BIG names, not mine. But thanks for the mention

Sep 18, 2007 03:16 PM
Billnulls Blog Florida Realty Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
AHWD
Thank you for this post!
Sep 19, 2007 04:15 PM