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      Web-linked version (Last updated 6/10/09): Products and Services (start here), Companies
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Looking for information about financial incentives? See CCAE's "How to Go Solar in New Mexico" Guidebook.

Highlights:

  • Solar Fiesta Calls for Speakers and Technical Sessions Presenters

    This year there is a new process for scheduling workshops and Technical Sessions presentations at the Solar Fiesta. There will be a juried selection of workshops applications. As a potential speaker, new or veteran, to present a workshop at this year's 10th annual Solar Fiesta, please fill out the submission form found on the Call page. Submission deadline: Wednesday, July 15th. Selections will occur in late July. Notifications will be sent by the end of July. Further information is in the submission form.

  • SunPaper Deadlines

    Please note: New ad prices begin with the Nov/Dec issue of the SunPaper. For those interested in a year-round SunPaper presence, a Solar Fiesta booth and a Solar Fiesta Guide ad, all for a discounted price, note the Package Deals.

    Deadlines for articles and advertisements for the rest of the 2009 SunPaper issues are:

    July/August - 6/15/09 (last issue at current ad prices)
    September/October (Solar Fiesta Guide) - 8/1/09
    November/December - 10/15/09
    Click here for specifications and rates.

  • The SunChaser Program

    NMSEA's nationally recognized SunChaser Education Program is one of our organization's principal outreach programs. Our instructors visit schools and special events to present programs to promote energy awareness and alternative energy solutions in a format that is aligned with state education requirements and standards. Sessions are guided to stimulate students' minds and show them that learning about energy is fun!

    General information about our SunChaser program: NMSEA's SunChaser Support
    To request a SunChaser visit: SunChaser Request

  • Albuquerque Chapter Meeting

    The next meeting of the Albuquerque Chapter of NMSEA is Tuesday, June 23, at 6:30 PM!

    June's topic: “Ask a Solar Veteran About Living with Solar Energy Systems&rdquo

    Tim Vaughn, Product Manager for Alternative Energy Engineering Solar, Inc., will present a variety of topics related to residential solar energy equipment. Topics will include electronics, maintenance, realistic cost recovery, benefits from net metering, NM renewable energy credits and solar tax credits, new state incentives and financing, federal investment tax credits and grants, resale value of a house with PV, combining solar PV and solar thermal for domestic hot water. Lifestyle issues will also be addressed, such as adjusting for electric appliances/devices that may not operate with a PV system. Tim is a 19 year veteran of the solar PV industry as a designer, engineer, salesman, and installer. He moved to New Mexico to work for Dankoff Solar and later Unirac and SunPower. He was lead instructor for the UniRac training workshops and worked closely with Sharp Solar in the development of their original dealer training program. For additional information, visit www.aeesolar.com.

    Cost:  Free, but donations are requested.

    Please Note Our New Chapter Meeting Location!

    The ABQ Chapter will continue to meet at the UNM Continuing Education building at 1634 University Blvd NE (just north of Indian School). Free parking at UNM CE is available in front and also behind the building.

    We hope you will join us! For more information, please contact the NMSEA office: 246-0400 or 888-886-6765, e-mail info@nmsea.org

  • Next NMSEA Board Meeting

    The next NMSEA Board Meeting will be Saturday, May 30, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the NMSEA office, preceded by potluck lunch at 11:30 AM. All interested members are welcome. The rest of the meetings this year are anticipated to be 7/11, 9/12 and 11/14. Please stay-tuned for confirmations and updates.

  • Passive Solar House Design Competition CDs Available!

    NMSEA is offering to the public a new CD containing drawings and pictures of passive solar home designs! The CD includes pictures, drawings, and energy calculations for each design and is intended as a guideline for building a passive solar home. The CD is only $25.00 + shipping and can be ordered from the NMSEA office.

  • The new course "What is the 'Power' of Solar Electricity?" is now available.

  • New Solar "Mini Monster" R.C. Truck now available!

  • Looking for Great Gifts?

    Check out our Solar Items for Sale for solar adobe gingerbread house plans, solar cars, Global Warming mugs and Kill-a-Watt power meters!
Kids check out the SunChaser at Puesta Del Sol Elementary

Who Are We?

The New Mexico Solar Energy Association (NMSEA) is a educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, dedicated to promoting solar energy and related sustainable practices. NMSEA was one of the first organizations in the country, founded in 1972, to seek methods and ideas on how to use renewable energy, how small villages could live sustainably, and how to empower people through education about these issues. We are currently an all-volunteer organization. Our membership includes a diverse group of citizens including interested advocates of solar energy, architects, building contractors, engineers, educators, and planners specializing in renewable energy and sustainability.