Help Celebrate Rahus' 10th Anniversary
SolarForum - Mark your Calenders!
@Santa Clara- August 27th, 2008 - 9am-4pm
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The Rahus Institute has arranged to host a Rahus (California Solar Center ) Solar Forum on August 27th at the Santa Clara Convention Center.. The Solar Forum is open to all parties interested in learning about current issues regarding Solar Energy policy and development in California and an opportunity to network with others in the field.
[previous Solar Forums]

Agenda: Posted online 8-11-08[pdf]
Presentations include:

Solar Thermal Air Conditioning for Residential Homes - Using solar hot water system to provide space heating and cooling, in addition to traditional domestic hot water needs, in a residential home. Creating cooling from hot water seems like an impossible process, but it is a reality. Absorption Chillers have been used in Industrial settings for over 50 years, turning waste heat into cooling. The technology is ready for the residential market and coupled with solar thermal collectors, has incredible potential for reducting peak utility loads during the hot summer months. Santa Clara University (SCU) piloted a residential scale solar AC unit in their Solar Decathlon house in 2007 with great success. Dr. Jorge Gonzalez -SCU will present the technology, it's potential, and next steps to market.

Fire Codes and Photovoltaics: Implications on PV installations in California
[Bill Brooks, Brooks Engineering]

Transportation in the Solar Energy Age: Update from Plugin2008
[Stephen Heckeroth, EV Specialist]

Status of California Solar Incentive Programs (CSI, POU, NewHomes, SHW, ...)
[Tor Allen, Rahus Institute]

New Solar Incentives for San Francisco Residents & Businesses [Barbale Hale, SFPUC]

GoSolarMarin - community buying power [Lisa Max, GoSolarMarin]

Workforce Development [Rick Kuhn, SolarTech, Bay Area Community Colleges]

Solar America Initiative- 6 California Solar Cities: Progress Report [Mary Tucker, City of San Jose]

Use of Multimedia in Renewable Energy Education [Clay Atchison, Rahus/Solar Schoolhouse]

Legislative and Initiative Update [Vote Solar]

Showing of the updated Solar Decathlon Film [Lunchtime]

And more.... [detailed agenda to be posted shortly]

Registration (Scroll to bottom of this page to register Online)
A modest $20 Donation is requested for attending the Forum, payable at the door [cash or check only]. Morning Coffee and continental breakfast is included.
Lunch available onsite (sandwiches, fruit, salads) - your cost.
Pre-Registration is Required (presenters also please). Register early to reserve your space.

See you there!

Tor Allen
President of The Rahus Institute

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Questions can be sent via email to forum@californiasolarcenter.org

Date Time & Locations:
8/27 9am- 4:00pm Santa Clara Convention Center. 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054 [Parking is free]]

Travel - nearest airports are San Jose, Oakland, and San Francisco.

Driving Directions (http://www.santaclara.org/gettingaround/index.cfm

Lodging: we have not reserved rooms, but there are hotels nearby if needed. Westin Santa Clara and Hilton are good. recommended to check these sites for best rates.

http://www.hotels.com/index.jsp
http://www.expedia.com/daily/home/default.asp
http://www.orbitz.com/

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You should receive a reservation confirmation at the email address you provided. This is your admission ticket. Questions can be sent via email

*Solar Forum - (previous forums/meetings). The Solar Forum is open to all parties interested in learning about current issues regarding Solar Energy policy and development in California and an opportunity to network with others in the field.