The New Mexico Solar Energy Association

Board Meeting
2018-05-15 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, 7521 Carmel Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113
Our monthly board meeting. All members welcome. Please send agenda items to president@nmsolar.org at least 72 hours before the meeting.

Heavy Equipment Rodeo
2018-05-04
ACE Leadership High School. We need ways to show off solar in a BIG way.

Sprint! to a Smaller Carbon Footprint
2018-04-17 17:00 - 19:30 | North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, 7521 Carmel Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113
Electric Vehicles: Sprint! to a lower carbon footprint. Or should we say ZOOM!!!
We’re all interested in seeing action on climate change at the local, state, and national level, but we also know there are ways we each can lessen our individual impacts. Want to make a huge impact to reduce your own personal carbon footprint? Join us in a conversation about how to make it happen in the transportation sector. Full collection of electric vehicles in eastern dirt parking lot beginning at 5pm (depending on weather),

Tom Solomon (350NM.org co-chair, NMSEA board) – (main presentation: 6pm) – Tesla owner

special guest Daren Zigich (Energy, Minerals, Natural Resources Department) and special presentation – Energy Roadmap Project – Bolt driver
Athena Christodoulou (NMSEA board) – Nissan Leaf owner.

Peter Heald – Volt owner

Full collection in eastern dirt parking lot beginning at 5pm (depending on weather)

After these presentations, the audience will be encouraged to share personal experiences and questions, with the hope that new ideas and insights will lead to more and more steps towards a fossil-free future.

Moved to April 17: Sprint to a Smaller Carbon Footprint
2018-03-27 17:00 - 19:30 | North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, 7521 Carmel Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113
See April 17th event.

Central New Mexico Science & Engineering Research Challenge
2018-03-23 12:00 - 15:00 | Johnson Gym, UNM, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Send judging interest to info@nmsolar.org

KUNM Spring 2018 Fundraiser
2018-03-23
The KUNM spring 2018 fundraiser is early this year, Saturday March 17 to Friday, March 23, and our president, Athena, is answering phones in the morning of the 23rd – 5:45-9am.

If we had brought four or more members to answer phones, NMSEA would have received a $50 certificate towards announcements on KUNM. As well as networked.

A Community Response to Fracking: An On-The-Ground Perspective
2018-03-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Congregation Albert, 3800 Louisiana NE, Albuquerque, United States
CongregationALBERT Green Team Speakers present this series on the community response to fracking.
Asha Canalos will discuss her several-year battle against fracking infrastructure and identify some of the lessons learned. She will compare regional legal battles and local issues of climate justice in the Northeast and Southwest. Canalos will provide advice for those interested in defending their communities from the risk and harms of fracking and fracking infrastructure projects. She will discuss what is happening in New Mexico. Could this happen in Bernalillo and Sandoval Counties?

Kick-off Solar Fiesta Meeting
2018-03-20 18:00 - 19:30 | North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, 7521 Carmel Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113
Time and place are set for the 2018 Solar Fiesta. October 20, 2018 in the Sawmill District.
We only need one more thing …YOU!
Athena C., volunteer manager. Please email her at president@nmsolar.org to be part of the organizing team. Step up to make change happen.

What is Holtec? Why does it Matter?
2018-03-19 18:30 - 20:00 | First Congregational Church, UCC, 2801 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM, United States
An evening exploring ethics, justice, and overview. of a proposal for a high-level nuclear storage facility in South East New Mexico for spent fuel rods from nuclear power plants from 35 states.

Presentation: Why people of faith/conscience need to be concerned–Joan Brown, Executive Director, NM Interfaith Power & Light
Project overview: Don Hancock, Southwest Information Research Center, ABQ
Questions and what next: New Mexico Interfaith Power & Light – info@nm-ipl.org

Board Meeting
2018-03-11 14:00 - 16:00
Monthly Board Meeting
All members are welcome!
RSVP to the location address at president@nmsolar.org

"Know Waste to No Waste."
2018-02-28 18:30 - 20:00 | First Unitarian Church, 3701 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87110, United States
“Know Waste to No Waste.” a Transition ABQ workshop

Nature doesn’t really have “waste” as we know it. One creature’s waste is another species’ food, such as fertilizer for plants. As humans, we’ve developed this concept of throwing things “away” but there is no “away”. We only have one planet!
So how can we reduce our personal and household waste as close to zero as possible? How can we encourage our communities and stores to reduce as well? Join us for this workshop to learn & exchange.
Before you come, here’s some homework:

Watch The Story of Stuff (22 minutes), if you haven’t already.
Try to weigh your garbage and recycling for a few weeks, and bring your data.

For the next 5 months, we’ll be going through the topics one-by-one from the Transition Streets workbook for personal & household impact. We’re starting with Waste. Next month is Transportation.
What to bring*: (*If you can. No one will be turned away)

A dish to share for the potluck
Your ABQ CO2 Pledge, or your New Years Resolution(s)
A few dollars to help keep Transition ABQ running

We hope to see you there!

Reducing Your Carbon Footprint a Step at a Time
2018-02-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Albuquerque Center for Peace and Justice, 202 Harvard SE, Albuquerque, NM, United States
Action on climate change is happening at the local and state level. But what are the best ways to reduce your home’s carbon footprint? Join us in a conversation about how to assess and prioritize practical ways to reduce greenhouse emissions within your own sphere of influence
✸ Athena Christodoulou (NM Solar Energy Association) will show you how to assess, plan, and then act, to go Fossil Fuel Free;
✸ Ken Bergeron will focus in on home heating: transitioning your propane or gas-heated Albuquerque home to an air-source heat pump system powered by solar electricity;
✸ Peter Heald will describe how he added solar thermal energy to supplement domestic hot water and heating at his home.
The audience will share personal experiences and questions, with the hope that new ideas and insights will lead to more and more steps towards a fossil-free future.

Board Meeting
2018-02-20 17:30 - 19:30, 2018-01-16 17:30 - 19:30, 2017-11-14 17:30 - 19:30 | North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, 7521 Carmel Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113
All NMSEA members are welcome. Please submit your agenda items at least 72 hours in advance to President@nmsolar.org at N. Domingo Multigenerational center

Seed Swap
2018-02-17 10:30 - 12:30 | Main Library, 501 Copper NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
Join us at the Main Library for our 4th annual gathering and swap!
Schedule of Events:
10:30 — 11:00 am: Closed swap for those who brought seeds
11:00 — 11:30 am: General seed share
11:30 —12:15 pm: Working with The Garden’s Edge by local Seed Steward Sarah Montgomery

Bring seeds and envelopes (re-purposed) if you can.
Free and open to the public.
At the Main Library in the lower-level community room.
Free parking validation for the first 2 hrs!

Environment Day in Santa Fe
2018-02-01 08:00 - 15:30 | The Roundhouse, 490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, 87501, United States
Come support Renewable Energy at the NM State Capital. We have partnered with statewide groups to combine Renewable Day, Wildlife, Water and Environment Day, Witness for the People Day, and others during this short session. Environment Day showcases One Team for One Place. A people-packed day to meet your legislators, speak to like-minded people from all over the state, and show off the power of the sun.
Tabling Schedule:
8am set up, 9am-3:30pm attend members of the public, 3:30pm take down
Other events for the day:

8am – Training on participating in committee hearings;
8:30am – Attend Senate Environment Committee Hearing;
9 am & 1 pm – Lobbying Training in Room 326;
12-1 pm & 2-3 pm Speakers in the Rotunda
9-3 electric and alternative-fuel vehicle exhibit.Could be your chance for a free Tesla ride?

NM Environment Day is sponsored by a broad coalition of environmental and community groups including the Sierra Club, Environmental Alliance of NM, NM Interfaith Power and Light, Conservation Voters NM, Juntos, Environment NM, Santa Fe Sustainable Everything Advocates, NM Solar Energy Association, Global Warming Express, NM Environmental Law Center, Moms’ Clean Air Force NM, Food and Water Watch, 350.org NM, Multicultural Alliance for Safe Environments, Alliance for Environmental Strategies and others.

Solar Electric (PV) in Review & Help Planning Yours!
2018-01-23 18:00 - 19:30 | North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, 7521 Carmel Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113
No longer a niche market, Photovoltaics (PV) is here to stay and accessible to all.
-Join expert Jim DesJardins of Sol Luna Solar in a review of the industry and stay to learn how you can be part of this technology wave.
-As always, FREE and open to the public. Come meet the experts and join the energy revolution.

Indivisible Nob Hill - Fossil Fuel Free by 2023
2018-01-22 17:30 - 19:30 | O’Niell’s, 4310 Central Ave SE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87108, United States
Come join us to find out how personal choices can help YOU leave fossil fuel behind and still live a fine life!
The president of NM Solar Energy Association, Athena Christodoulou, was slowly and haphazardly working toward this goal.
The recent hurricanes and fires, national politics, and business as usual in New Mexico inspired her to step up her game.
Fossil Fuel Free by 2023: A Personal Challenge. More about Indivisible Nob Hill

Annual REIA Meeting
2018-01-19 16:00 | Rio Bravo Brewing CO, 1912 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
Renewable Energy Industry Association

Transition ABQ - Fossil Fuel Free by 2023
2018-01-10 18:30 - 20:30 | First Unitarian Church, 3701 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87110, United States
Come join us to find out how personal choices can help YOU leave fossil fuel behind and still live a fine life!
The president of NM Solar Energy Association, Athena Christodoulou, was slowly working toward this goal.
The recent hurricanes and fires, national politics, and business as usual in New Mexico inspired her to step up her game.
Fossil Fuel Free by 2023: A Personal Challenge. More about Transition ABQ

Annual Member Meeting
2017-12-12 18:00 - 20:00 | North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, 7521 Carmel Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113
Come!
Hang out with the best community in this state for making 100% RE happen! Get the latest scoop on our efforts to lead the transformation by example, education, and advocacy.

Please bring a finger food to share.
Prepare to vote for your new board members
Be inspired!

Solar Lunch and Learn
2017-12-09 11:00 - 12:00
You’ve heard about solar. Maybe you’ve seen your friends or neighbors already make the switch to solar and you’re curious what it’s about? Over the past 10 years, solar technology has dropped in price by more than 80% making today, more than ever, a great time to invest.
Come join SunPower by Positive Energy Solar for an educational event at their Albuquerque Solar Design Center. Learn how to stop paying outrageous power bills, save money, improve your home, take advantage of thousands in government incentives, help the environment and become energy independent.
This is a FREE event, open to the public (but must RSVP due to limited space). Lunch provided!

505-908-9578 or www.PositiveEnergySolar.com
11am-12pm
SunPower by Positive Energy Solar (a NMSEA business member)

3651 Princeton Drive Northeast

Fossil Fuel Free by 2023: a personal challenge - Albuquerque Chapter mtg
2017-11-28 18:00 - 19:30 | North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, 7521 Carmel Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113
Come join us to find out how personal choices can help YOU leave fossil fuel behind and still live a fine life! Our president, Athena, was slowly working toward this goal and has recently set a SMART goal and stepped up the game.
Missed our workshop about navigating the solar marketplace? We’ll have an abbreviated version and several vendor members in attendance for your convenience and opportunity be a savvy consumer.
FREE and family friendly!

Solar Fiesta 2017
2017-10-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Sawmill Community Land Trust Park, 997 18th St NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104, United States
In The 18th Street Park
At The
Sawmill Community Land Trust
more details

Board Meeting
2017-10-17 17:30 - 19:30 | North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, 7521 Carmel Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113
All NMSEA members are welcome. Please submit your agenda items at least 72 hours in advance to President@nmsolar.org

Albuquerque Chapter Meeting - New power with mPower, Solar Power International, and Suniva Trade Case
2017-09-26 18:00 - 19:30 | North Domingo Baca Center, 7521 Carmel Ave NE , Albuquerque, NM, 87113, United States
New Power with mPower and More!
Join us as Murat Okandan, PhD, CEO of mPower Technology (link), updates us on a deployed Sandia Lab technology to reformat solar installation. Also, join the discussion on PV panel tariffs and Solar Power International. We’ll probably throw in some mayoral thoughts as well.
Jim DesJardins will give a short presentation on the recent Solar Power International Show and an update on the Suniva 201 trade case. Murat will give a presentation on a micro-singulated, highly resilient silicon PV technology that allows >5x faster solar deployment. The presentation will provide an overview of the technology, early markets and potential large scale applications.
Free and open to the general public.

Come hang out with other concerned citizens to learn how you can do your part as we all transition toward a more sustainable lifestyle. The Albuquerque Chapter meets on the 4th Tuesday of Jan, March, May, July, Sept & Nov. Contact Jim DesJardins at j.desjardins@hotmail.com – Like our ABQ Facebook page

Board Meeting
2017-09-19 17:30 - 19:30 | North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, 7521 Carmel Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113
Open to all members. Send any agenda items to president@nmsolar.org at least 72 hours prior.

Albuquerque Chapter Meeting - Energy Storage
2017-07-25 18:00 - 19:30 | North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, 7521 Carmel Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113
Energy Storage Update: What do we do when the sun isn’t shining AND the wind isn’t blowing. Free and open to the public!
Jim DesJardins will give a brief update on the status of small commercial and residential energy storage. Followed by:
Teresa Johansen, COO of Road Runner Food Bank, on their recent battery system installed to reduce their PNM demand charges. FYI, the City of Albuquerque is heading this direction most wholeheartedly!

Board Meeting
2017-07-18 17:30 - 19:30 | North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, 7521 Carmel Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113
Open to all members. Please send any agenda items to president@nmsolar.org
