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American Solar Energy Society is the nonprofit that's been leading
the renewable energy revolution for more than 50 years

Established in 1954, the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is the nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the use of solar energy, energy efficiency, and other sustainable technologies in the U.S.

ASES leads national efforts to promote solar energy education, public outreach, and advocacy. ASES publishes the award-winning SOLAR TODAY magazine, organizes and presents the ASES National Solar Conference, and leads the ASES National Solar Tour – the largest solar energy event in the world, as well as other powerful programs. ASES is now supported by more than 12,000 members across the nation (energy professionals and grassroots supporters) who work together to help create a sustainable energy economy.

Media Contact:

Neal Lurie
Director of Marketing & Communications
303.443.3130 x105
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• ASES unveils 'Green Collar Jobs' report: U.S.
• ASES unveils 'Green Collar Jobs' report: Colorado
• The right climate for a President-elect
• ASES / Cooler Planet announce strategic partnership
• Congress passes most the powerful solar legislation in history
• Statement from ASES Executive Director, Brad Collins, on the Solar Tax Credits
• ASES National Solar Tour sparks solar revolution in the largest grassroots solar event in history
• SOLAR TODAY magazine wins national APEX Awards
• Resolving the biofuels dilemma
• Top national award presented to solar energy pioneer Dr. Lawrence L. Kazmerski
• SOLAR 2008 Brings Insights on Green-Collar Jobs and Trillion-Dollar Clean Tech Boom
• SOLAR 2008 Invites Attendees to 'Catch the Clean Energy Wave'
• ASES and Conergy Team Up to Provide New Approach to Solar Training
• ASES Releases Groundbreaking 'Tackling Climate Change' Report

• Vision: To create a sustainable energy economy
• Membership Size: 12,000+ individuals and businesses across the U.S.
• Year Founded: 1954
• Headquarters: Boulder, Colorado, USA (Mountain Time Zone)
• Address: 2400 Central Ave, Suite A, Boulder, CO 80301 USA
• # Full-Time Staff: 11
• Annual Budget: $3M
• Organization Type: 501(c)3 Nonprofit
• Phone #: 303-443-3130
• Regional Chapters: In 40 states across the U.S.
• International Affiliation: ASES is the U.S. section of the International Solar Energy Society

• Green Collar Jobs: U.S. and Colorado
• Economic and Jobs Impacts of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Industries
• Tackling Climate Change in the U.S.: Potential Carbon Emissions Reduction from Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy by 2030

• ASES Marketing & PR: Neal Lurie, 303.443.3130 x105
• SOLAR 2009: Becky Campbell-Howe, 303.443.3130 x103
• ASES National Solar Tour: Richard Burns, 303.443.3130 x105
• SOLAR TODAY magazine: Gina Johnson, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• ASES Policy: Brad Collins, 303.443.3130 x102

• $972 billion in revenue from renewable energy & energy efficiency industries in U.S. (ASES 2006)
• $150 billion in tax revenue generated in U.S. (federal, state, local) by renewable energy & energy efficiency industries (ASES 2006)
• 8.5 million jobs from renewable energy & energy efficiency industries in U.S. (ASES 2006)
• 259 megawatt photovoltaic market in U.S. in 2007; estimated to grow to 1,590 megawatts by 2010; was only 17 megawatts in 2000 (Prometheus Institute for Sustainable Development)
• 60% of the world’s energy to be from renewable sources by 2060 (Shell International)

• Solar Energy – energy that comes from the sun that can be used to generate electricity, heat water, heat a building, etc
• Photovoltaic (PV) Cells – convert sunlight directly into electricity
• Net Metering – allows PV customers to sell excess electricity back into the grid
• Concentrating Solar Power – uses mirrors to focus the sun’s energy into high-temperature heat which is used to generate electricity in a steam generator
• Solar Thermal – uses the sun’s rays to heat water
• Daylighting – using sunlight to illuminate a building
• Passive Solar – using sunlight to generate heat, often for heating a building
• Wind Power – using wind to move a turbine to generate electricity
• Biofuels – using recently living organisms like corn, soybean, and other plants to derive energy, often used to fuel vehicles