SolarForums - Mark your Calenders!
Feb.1 (So Cal -Riverside), Feb.8 (Nor Cal - Pleasant Hill)

The Rahus Institute has arranged to host a series of California Solar Center -Solar Forums in early 2008. 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. Thanks to our sponsors, the event is FREE to attend. Be sure to reserve your space by pre-registering online below. Space is limited. Lunch will be provided.
[previous Solar Forums]

Sponsors:

Dates and Locations, times: 9am to 4pm at both locations.

February 1, 2008 - Riverside Convention Center, 3443 Orange St. Riverside CA
[Agenda posted 1/29/08 pdf]
[parking is free, nearest airport is Ontario ~ 20 minutes away]] Please carpool when possible.

February 8, 2008 - Diablo Valley College - 200 Viking Drive. LOT3, FORUM Room in Library Building Pleasant Hill, CA [Agenda posted 1/29/08 pdf]
Parking in Lot 3 off Viking Drive. Forum - Building L(Library). map - PARKING is FREE for the SOLAR FORUM.
Public Transportation options to DVC
Directions (note: that closest parking is off of Viking Drive, not the main address of Golf Club Rd. You'll know you're in the right place when you see the solar carports)) Please carpool when possible.

Topics included at both Solar Forums are:

• Review of the California Incentive Programs - California Solar Initiative, Munis, and NewSolarHomePartnership
• Legislative Snapshot - Review of 2007 and what lies ahead [Cal SEIA]
• PV Simulator - a new online tool provides low-cost performance assessment
• FAQs @ Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
• Education - A Review of Training Opportunities Statewide.
• Solar Schoolhouse - Teaching Solar - the link between solar energy education programs and solar sales.
• Project Highlights (Solar Decathlon, DVC Solar Carports, more)
• Solar Water Heating: New Law in place + San Diego Pilot underway = Solar Thermal Revival.

Noon - Lunch & Networking opportunity

Check back for an updated agenda.

A shared information table will be available to place your company handouts.

Sponsors will receive a tabletop to display program or product information.

Participation at the 2007 CSC Solar Forums averaged 200 attendees at each venue. The audience is a mix of solar installers, manufacturers, distributors, utility personnel, state energy agency, local government, educators, advocates, homeowners & businesses seeking solar, plus others looking to enter the industry.

Registration: Admission is FREE (thanks to our Sponsors). Please register below to reserve your space. Space is limited.

Lunch is included.

See you there!

Tor Allen
President of The Rahus Institute

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Questions can be sent via email to forum@californiasolarcenter.org
Call Delphy with any questions regarding registration (925) 209-1036

REGISTRATION
CLOSED 2/6/08 We've maxed out the DVC Forum capacity.
There will be a waiting list onsite.
Onsite registrants will be invited in at 8:50am

*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.