The New Mexico Solar Energy Association

Transition ABQ - Fossil Fuel Free by 2023
2018-01-10 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | 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!

Board Meeting
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

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

Board Meeting
2017-06-20 17:30 - 19:30, 2017-05-16 17:30 - 19:30 | North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, 7521 Carmel Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113
Open to all members. Come get involved with Sun for All and All for Sun.

Solar RFP - City of Albuqueruque
2017-06-13 08:00 - 2017-07-05 16:00
The City of Albuquerque Purchasing Division is seeking sealed electronic bids for the following goods and/or services by the designated times and dates:
Description: New Clean Renewable Energy Bond (NCREB) funded Solar Energy Projects
RFB#: P2017000030
Due by Date and Time: Wednesday, July 5, 2017 @ 4:00 PM
BID FORMS AND INFORMATION CAN BE ACCESSED at http://www.cabq.gov/vendor/solicitations.html
For additional information or questions, contact the City Purchasing Office at (505) 768-3320. For TTY call (505)768-2983.

Going Greener - Roadrunner Food Bank
2017-06-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Roadrunner Food Bank, 5840 Office Blvd NE, Albuquerque, United States
Join us at Roadrunner Food Bank for a special community forum on how we are finding ways to make a
positive impact on our environment while solving hunger for children and families in need across our state.
RSVP to Brian Brown at 505•349•8829 or brian.brown@rrfb.org

Santa Fe Green Expo
2017-06-04 09:00 - 16:00 | Santa Fe Convention Center, 201 W Marcy St, Santa Fe, NM, 87501
For poster with more information. Sponsored by the Santa Fe Green Chamber of Commerce.

What To Expect From Your Solar Installer
2017-05-23 18:00 - 19:30 | North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, 7521 Carmel Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113
Jim DesJardins, a 7 year veteran of the solar industry will speak about the process of a typical solar installation. Topics covered will be the sales contract including the new Consumer Protection legislation, permitting, PNM application, the actual installation, inspections, REC meter and system commissioning. Free and Open to the general public.

Solar Energy and You
2017-05-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87111
On average, Albuquerque sees 278 days of sun yearly. Have you considered harnessing those sunny days to power your home? Unsure where to begin? Mark Gaiser joins us from the Energy Conservation & Management Division of New Mexico’s Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department to demystify solar energy, explaining the technology, ways to finance solar power, and your options. Attendance is open for this free event.
Look familiar? This event is a reprise of one held in March. It is back based on popular demand.

March for Science ABQ
2017-04-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Albuquerque Civic Plaza, 1 Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
The city management company, SMG, is coming together with the March for Science Albuquerque to create a unique day of science advocacy in conjunction with an Earth Day celebration. NMSEA will have a table and be speaking.

Alamogordo Chapter Meeting
2017-04-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Alamogordo Public Library, 920 Oregon Ave, Alamagordo, NM, 88310, United States
The Alamogordo Chapter meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month, except during June, July & August when they’re ON VACATION. Here’s the Alamogordo Chapter webpage.
For other details, please contact Ron Offley: ronoffley@gmail.com.
