[Sviannouncements] solar homes tour

[ashley ironwood]

Hello, Friends of Solar building!  It's time for the 2007 National  
Solar Tour, so plan to save the date!  Below is information on the  
local tour in the form of a Public Service Announcement, and a longer  
article.  Please spread the word.  We hope to see you here at SVI.   
Watch our website for more information.  Carol


Local Homes in 2007 National Solar Tour

More Residents Sought to Participate



Local Contact: Carol Kimmons, Sequatchie Valley Institute

949-5922  Carol-Kimmons at utc.edu

                    Website:        SVIonline.org



The sun will be the focus of interest in the Sequatchie Valley on  
Saturday, October 6. Solar powered and energy efficient homes and  
buildings in Tennessee and across the country will be open for public  
tours. It’s all part of the upcoming National Solar Tour.  The tour  
offers local residents an opportunity to find out how their neighbors  
are trimming their energy bills, increasing their energy independence  
and taking steps to address global warming. Across the US tens of  
thousands of Americans will visit homes, schools, churches and  
businesses that demonstrate the buildings of tomorrow. The Sequatchie  
Valley Institute and SE Tennessee join 46 other states, the District  
of Columbia and Puerto Rico in showcasing solar options during the  
tour, which is sponsored by the American Solar Energy Society.

            The National Solar Tour is the largest event of its kind  
anywhere and has been duplicated in other countries such as Australia  
to showcase advances in energy efficient construction, new products  
and renewable energy technologies all with the goal of lowering  
energy bills and increasing comfort. The local tour of Chattanooga,  
the Sequatchie Valley, and the southern Cumberland Plateau will be  
sponsored for the 11th year by the Sequatchie Valley Institute, a non- 
profit organization that promotes sustainable living and technology.

            The tour will highlight solar and wind energy  
technologies that are working right now, in real places, for local  
people. According to Carol Kimmons of the Sequatchie Valley  
Institute, this tour will help people see how solar technology can  
provide clean, efficient and inexpensive energy, as well as home  
heating and hot water.

            Some of the homes on the tour, like the home of Carol and  
Johnny Kimmons at the Sequatchie Valley Institute, located 45 minutes  
from Chattanooga, get all their electricity from solar  
photovoltaics. “Living with solar energy enables us to have the  
energy we need without paying monthly electric bills and also helps  
to protect the environment,” said Carol Kimmons.

            All aspects of solar and other renewable technology will  
be demonstrated. Everyone is welcome and the tour is free, with  
donations accepted.  The Sequatchie Valley Institute will be open for  
tours and technical information. Directions to the other homes on the  
tour will be available by request. Call 949-5922 or email Carol- 
Kimmons at utc.edu or see svionline.org for information.If you have a  
passive solar designed home or building, a house powered by  
photovoltaics, or other alternative technologies and would like to  
share your experience, please contact Carol at the above address.



Contact:

Carol Kimmons

Sequatchie Valley Institute

423 949 5922



Sequatchie Valley Institute (SVI) is a non-profit 501(c)(3)  
educational organization located in Southeast Tennessee one hour from  
Chattanooga. The mission of SVI is to help guide society toward a  
sustainable future through education, example and land conservation.





On October 6, 2007,solar powered and energy efficient homes and  
buildings in Tennessee and across the country will be open for public  
tours. It’s all part of the upcoming National Solar Tour.  The tour  
offers local residents an opportunity to find out how their neighbors  
are trimming their energy bills, increasing their energy independence  
and taking steps to address global warming. Here at home, the  
Sequatchie Valley Institute will be sponsoring the Southeast  
Tennessee tour for the 11th year! The Institute will be open all day  
on Saturday, Oct. 6, for tours. Location and directions for other  
local and regional open homes and businesses will soon be available  
on our website, by email or phone.



The Sequatchie Valley Institute and SE Tennessee join 46 other  
states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico in showcasing solar  
options during the Tour.



For more information about the local tour please go to  
www.SVIonline.org or callCarol Kimmonsat 423-949-5922. For tours in  
other areas, go to www.NationalSolarTour.org. Owners of solar or  
other alternate energy homes in our 5-county region who are  
interested in being part of the tour may contact Carol. ###



Media tours of solar powered buildings can be arranged prior to the  
National Solar Tour. For information please contact Carol Kimmons at  
423-949-5922, or email carol-kimmons at utc.edu







CALENDER ITEM



SOLAR ENERGY MAKES ITSELF AT HOME

October 7 Tour of Solar Homes



Saturday October 7, 2006. 9:00 to 6:00 CST. 2006 National Solar Tour.

Solar energy is clean, quiet, and reliable. See for yourself on the  
10th Annual Tour in the Chattanooga/Sequatchie County/Cumberland  
Plateau area. Local homeowners and businesses will be open for  
visitors to take a first-hand look at practical uses of renewable  
energy. These buildings, featuring solar heating, solar electricity,  
alternative energy, and energy conservation, show practical  
applications alive and well in our community. The Sequatchie Valley  
Institute is sponsoring the tour and will be open to visitors. Call  
949-5922 or email Carol-Kimmons at utc.edu or go to www.svionline.org  
for information on locations. There is no charge for the tour.





Contact:

Carol Kimmons

Sequatchie Valley Institute

423 949 5922



Sequatchie Valley Institute (SVI) is a non-profit 501(c)(3)  
educational organization located in Southeast Tennessee one hour from  
Chattanooga. The mission of SVI is to help guide society toward a  
sustainable future through education, example and land conservation.




Carol Kimmons, Arts and Education Director
Sequatchie Valley Institute
A 501 (3) (c) non-profit educational organization promoting education  
and research in sustainable green living, ecology, and art.
1233 Cartwright Loop
Whitwell, TN 37397
423 949-5922
Website:  svionline.org
The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be lighted.



please note my new email address

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ashley ironwood
sequatchie valley institute
1233 cartwright loop
whitwell, tn  37397
423-949-5922
ashley at svionline.org
www.svionline.org



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