The (Solar Tour)is the Hawai'i PV Coalition's 4th annual day-long event highlighting homes and businesses implementing renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency. The tour is free to the public and will serve to educate consumers and professionals on the steps they can take to reduce their carbon footprint while promoting environmental awareness.
There will be between 12 to 15 homes and businesses on the tour and the event will incorporate a wide range of renewable technologies, including photovoltaic, solar hot water, wind, green building, and energy efficient appliances. Maui's tour is part of the American Solar Energy Society's 13th Annual National Solar Tour.Maui Contractors Association Home Show June 26th, 2009
The 39th Annual Home Show takes place on
Friday, June 26, 2009, Saturday, June 27, 2009,
at the War Memorial Gymnasium
The PV Coalitions 3rd Annual Solar Tour.Maui's House of the Sun 2007 Solar Tour October 6th, 2007
Visit properties utilizing solar electric and solar hot water and hear how these technologies work, what they cost, and why renewable energy makes sense. In addition, learn energy efficient strategies. Click here to download a copy of the 2007 House of the Sun Solar Tour Program and Directions
National Day of Climate Action April 14th, 2007
Hundreds joined the Hawaii PV Coalition on Baldwin Beach to show their concern for global warming and add support to National Climate Action Day sponsored by Step It Up 2007 (www.stepitup2007.org). Over 1,400 events took place in all 50 states as a wake up call to Congress to cut Carbon Emissions 80% by 2050.
The Hawaii PV Coalition and Maui citizens gathered at Baldwin Beach while Blue Hawaiian's Eco-star helicopter flew over to capture footage of the event.Solar Electric Energy Workshops October 26th, 2006 - October 26th, 2006
The Hawaii PV coalition, together with MECO, sponsored a variety of workshops on solar electric energy, including: "Intro to Grid Tied PV", "Advanced PV System Design", and "Solar Economics & Finance".Solar Homes Tour October 7th, 2006
This nationally supported tour opened up a dozen residential and commercial properties in Maui in order to educate the public on the benefits of renewable energy.
