News -  October Declared Solar Energy Month by Arizona Governor Jane Dee Hull  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, September 24, 2002 Phoenix, AZ — OCTOBER DECLARED 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 The Governor's Proclamation is just one of the steps identified by the ASEAC in its meeting with the governor, and gives recognition to the opportunity and potential of solar and renewable energy as a part of the State's economic machine while at the same time providing for energy stability and security, and environmental benefit for Arizonans. A copy of the ASEAC Power Point presentation to the Governor can be accessed at the Arizona Solar Center website (click here for PowerPoint presentation). Governor Hull was quoted "Solar and renewable energy offer enormous potential for economic development, energy stability, and environmental benefits. Arizona is working toward becoming a leader in solar and renewable energy. I hope that the public will take this opportunity to become better informed on the future possibilities in our state." PROCLAMATION - ARIZONA SOLAR AND RENEWABLE ENERGY MONTH WHEREAS, solar and renewable energy holds enormous potential for economic development, energy stability, and environmental benefits for the people of Arizona; and WHEREAS, Arizona has the human and natural resources to become a global leader in education, research, use, manufacturing, and provision of solar and renewable energy applications and technologies; and WHEREAS, solar energy and renewable technologies offer Arizonans a better, more affordable, and sustaining lifestyle; and WHEREAS, the activities of Arizona utilities, local governments, advocacy groups, and Arizona solar and renewable energy non-profit and industry organizations, promote the use of renewable energy to make it commonplace in Arizona; and WHEREAS, the Arizona Tour of Solar Buildings, in concert with the American Solar Energy Society National Tour of Solar Buildings, will offer the public opportunities to see local solar energy and green buildings that enable Arizonans to live better at least cost to ourselves and in our environment; and WHEREAS, this activity supporting greater use of solar and renewable energy is important to Arizona, its future, and our legacy to its children; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jane Dee Hull, Governor of the State of Arizona, do hereby proclaim October as ARIZONA SOLAR AND RENEWABLE ENERGY MONTH ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Governor Hull's Proclamation occurs as a lead-in to a month rich in solar and renewable energy activities and events, from the Green Building Expo at the start of the month to the Hot Topics/Cool Solutions Expo at the end of the month , with Arizona Solar Energy Association/Arizona Solar Center and other groups and individuals providing solar and renewable energy tours and open houses every weekend somewhere in the state. The tours provide the Arizona public opportunity to experience Real Buildings with Real People" and see that solar and renewables are built and used today, and are lived/used by persons like themselves. For more information regarding October events, activities and tours, please refer to the Solar Center website www.azsolarcenter.com/calendar.html.  The Arizona Solar Energy Advisory Council is established under law to provide solar and renewable energy information and advice to the State, via the Department of Commerce Energy Office. Its members meet monthly, serve at no pay, and are appointed by the Governor. Member representation is from the State's three universities; a variety of solar and renewable energy businesses; solar and renewable energy non-profit groups; and the utilities, and encompass a variety of backgrounds from economics to geography to native Americans, and a breadth of expertise from architects to engineers to city officials. For More Information Contact Daniel Peter Aiello, Chair Arizona Solar Energy Advisory Council (602) 952-8192. Back to Main News Page