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Arizona Court Again Strikes Down a HOA's Restrictions on Private Property Rights to use Solar Energy

2/25/03 - AriSEIA - The Arizona Court of Appeals recently issued a published opinion in a case that will lead to greater use of solar energy in Arizona. Click here for full story.

Solar, Wind and Fuel Cells to Fuel Economic Growth, Expanding from $9.5 Billion Today to $89 Billion by 2012

2/21/03 SAN FRANCISCO (BUSINESS WIRE) - Click here for full story.  More from Business Wire here.

Interstate Renewable Energy Council Top News

2/21/03 The Interstate Renewable Energy Council's PV4YOU, MSR and Going Solar Newsletter, Issue #4 here.

Wind turbine generators operate on the same ranch as a classic water pumping windmill in Altamont Pass, California. (Photo by Warren Gretz courtesy NREL)

 California Fees May Hit Renewable Power Generation

2/12/03 (ENS) - SACRAMENTO, CA - Billions of dollars of proposed fees pending before the California Public Utility Commission threaten to cloud the future of California's burgeoning renewable energy industry and work at cross purposes with state programs to promote clean, efficient technologies to meet the state's growing demand for electricity, say energy industry executives.  Click here for full story.

Bingaman Re-introduces Bipartisan Indian Energy Bill

The original draft of this bill was the result of over 3 years of bipartisan efforts by the Inter-Tribal Energy Network. An outpouring of Tribal support to your respective congressional delegations would help move this important intertribal agenda.  Click here for more information.

Lighting the Way to Solar Power

12/10/02 - AlterNet - The earth receives more energy from the sun in just one hour than the entire world uses in a whole year.  Click here for full story (PDF Format)

Governor Jane Dee Hull's Office Identifies Membership of the AZ Solar Energy Advisory Council

Created by state statute and selected by the Governor, the Council is responsible for meeting the goals and objectives identified in the statute and for advising the Energy Office on solar renewable energy issues and implementation.  Click here for full story.

Governor Jane Dee Hull Proclaims October Solar and Renewable Energy Month

In response to a presentation and request by the Arizona Solar Energy Advisory Council (ASEAC) , Governor Jane Dee Hull has proclaimed October as Solar and Renewable Energy Month.

Solar Decathlon - On the National Mall in Washington, D.C. 9/26 - 10/6

An event where students compete to design, build and operate the most effective and efficient solar-powered house.  Click here for full story.

New NCAT Study Finds Residential Consumers Can Be Worse Off Under Restructuring

A new study by the National Center for Appropriate Technology documents the adverse impacts of electric and natural gas restructuring on some residential consumers. Click here for full story.

October Living With the Sun 2002 Building Tours

Arizona Solar Energy Association (ASEA), a Chapter of the American Solar Energy Society, is sponsoring a month of weekend solar, sustainable, and "green" building tours throughout the State.  Contact: ASEA statewide tour coordinator, Dan Aiello: J2EnvArch@aol.com.  Tour location and date information here.

ASES Board To Expand - The ASES membership approved an increase with addition of 2 Chapter representatives at its meeting in June.  More information here (PDF).

ASES Announces New Affiliate Member Category - The membership approved a new, free Affiliate Member category for all chapter members who are not already full ASES members.  More information here (PDF).

TEP Activates 2.4 MW Solar Array, Expanding the Largest PV System in the Western Hemisphere

The Springerville Generating Station Solar System, which includes 22,276 photovoltaic panels spread out over 28 acres, remains the most powerful grid-connected solar array in the Western Hemisphere.  Click here for full story.

TEP And City Of Tucson Are Awarded $75,000 Solar Grant

The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) has awarded Tucson Electric Power (TEP) and the City of Tucson a $75,000 grant to be used to provide solar generated power to a municipal water treatment facility.  Click here for full story.