American Solar Energy Society

The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is an association of solar professionals and advocates in the United States. Founded in 1954,[1] ASES is dedicated to inspiring an era of energy innovation and speeding the transition toward a sustainable energy economy. The nonprofit advances education, research and policy.

Based in Boulder, Colorado, ASES is the American affiliate of the International Solar Energy Society.

ASES envisions a world equitably transformed to 100% renewable energy.

Their mission statement: ASES accelerates equitable solar adoption and universal sustainable living by educating and building community.

ASES publishes Solar Today magazine,[2] organizes the National Solar Tour,[3] produces the National Solar Energy Conference,[4] and advocates for policies to promote the research, commercialization and deployment of renewable energy.

Solar Today

Solar Today is a magazine published by the American Solar Energy Society.

The magazine, published four times a year, covers all renewable energy technologies, including photovoltaics, passive solar and other climate-responsive building strategies. The magazine traditionally provides:

  • Case histories
  • "How-to" articles offering advice on making sustainable energy and product choices
  • Coverage of new products and services
  • Energy-efficiency Q&As
  • Analysis from leaders in the solar/renewable energy field

ASES members of all levels receive four issues of Solar Today per year as part of their membership.

National Solar Tour

The annual National Solar Tour is organized by ASES.

The Solar Tour offers participants an opportunity to tour homes and buildings to see how neighbours are using solar energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable technologies to reduce their monthly utility bills and help tackle climate change.

The Solar Tour takes place annually during the first Saturday in October, in conjunction with National Energy Awareness Month.

A focus of the tour is on energy-saving techniques and sustainability through building design, energy efficient appliances, and the use of green materials during remodeling. Tours also provide information on how to save money with federal, state and local incentives.

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National Solar Conference

For over 50 years, the ASES National Solar Conference has been a conference on the emerging trends, technology, and opportunities shaping the new energy economy. It is the premier educational event for solar energy professionals.

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Chapters

ASES has several regional and state chapters throughout the country, comprising more than 13,000 members. As of June 2021, there are 40 ASES Chapters including 10 student chapters of ASES. ASES is actively supporting the formation of more student chapters.

See also

References
  1. Karl Boer, editor (2005): The Fifty-Year History of the International Solar Energy Society and its National Sections, Vol. 1, pp 7-8
  2. http://solartoday.org
  3. http://nationalsolartour.org
  4. "ASES SOLAR 2022 | American Solar Energy Society".
  5. "ASES National Solar Tour | Experience Solar in Your Community".
  6. "ASES SOLAR 2022 | American Solar Energy Society".
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