The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is an association of solar professionals and advocates in the
United States
The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territori ...
. Founded in 1954, ASES is dedicated to inspiring energy innovation and speeding up the transition toward a
sustainable energy economy. The nonprofit advances on education, research and policy.
Based in Boulder, Colorado, ASES is the American affiliate of the
International Solar Energy Society.
ASES envisions a world equitably transformed to 100% renewable energy.
Their mission statement: ASES accelerates equitable solar adoption and universal
sustainable living by educating and building community.
ASES publishes Solar Today magazine,organizes the National Solar Tour, produces the National Solar Energy Conference,
and advocates for policies to promote the research, commercialization and deployment of
renewable energy.
Solar Today
Solar Today is a magazine published by the American Solar Energy Society.
The magazine, published four times a year, covers renewable energy technologies, including
photovoltaics
Photovoltaics (PV) is the conversion of light into electricity using semiconducting materials that exhibit the photovoltaic effect, a phenomenon studied in physics, photochemistry, and electrochemistry. The photovoltaic effect is commercially ...
,
passive solar
In passive solar building design, windows, walls, and floors are made to collect, store, reflect, and distribute solar energy, in the form of heat in the winter and reject solar heat in the summer. This is called passive solar design because, unli ...
and other climate-responsive building strategies. The magazine traditionally provides:
* Case histories
* "How-to" articles offering advice on making sustainable energy and product choices
* Coverage of new products and services
* Energy-efficiency Q&As
* Analysis from leaders in the solar/renewable energy field
Solar Today is received by members of ASES.
National Solar Tour
The annual National Solar Tour is organized by ASES.
The Solar Tour offers participants an opportunity to tour homes and buildings to see how neighbours are using solar energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable technologies to reduce their monthly utility bills and help tackle climate change.
The Solar Tour takes place annually during the first Saturday in October, in conjunction with National Energy Awareness Month.
A focus of the tour is on energy-saving techniques and sustainability through building design, energy efficient appliances, and the use of green materials during remodeling. Tours also provide information on how to save money with federal, state and local incentives.
National Solar Conference
For over 50 years, the ASES National Solar Conference has been a conference on the emerging trends, technology, and opportunities shaping the new energy economy. It is the premier educational event for solar energy professionals.
Chapters
ASES has several regional and state chapters throughout the country, comprising more than 13,000 members. As of June 2021, there are 40 ASES Chapters including 10 student chapters of ASES. ASES is actively supporting the formation of more student chapters.
See also
*
American Council on Renewable Energy
Founded in 2001, the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is a member-based, 501(c)(3) national non-profit organization that unites finance, policy and technology to accelerate the transition to a renewable energy economy.
ACORE's member ...
*
International Solar Energy Society
*
Electric Power Research Institute
EPRI, is an American independent, nonprofit organization that conducts research and development related to the generation, delivery, and use of electricity to help address challenges in the energy industry, including reliability, efficiency, affo ...
*
Energy conservation
*
Energy Information Administration
*
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in the US specializes in the research and development of renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy systems integration, and sustainable transportation. NREL is a federally funded research an ...
*
Renewable energy commercialization in the United States
*
Solar Energy Industries Association
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), established in 1974, is the national non-profit trade association of the solar-energy industry in the United States. In 2019, the group reported at least 1,000 member companies.
SEIA is a 501(c ...
*
Solar power plants in the Mojave Desert
There are several solar power plants in the Mojave Desert which supply power to the electricity grid. Insolation (solar radiation) in the Mojave Desert is among the best available in the United States, and some significant population centers ar ...
*
National Solar Conference and World Renewable Energy Forum 2012
References
External links
ASESSolar Today
American Solar Energy Society Wins $100k Recognition Award from American ExpressSolar Today magazineSolar Solutions Guide
{{Authority control
Renewable energy organizations based in the United States
Solar energy in the United States