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PRSEA Info System:
(301) 434-9363
E-mail: Managing Director
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Annual PRSEA
National High School
Solar Design Contest Information
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Solar Design Contest
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2002 Winners!!
List of Contest winners
coming soon!
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Our
National High School Student Design Contest challenges students to apply
the basic principles of solar energy in new and exciting ways. Contestants
are required to design and explain an original or an improvement to an
existing solar powered device. Prizes are awarded to students with the most
innovative and workable designs for uses of solar energy. More than $2,000
in prizes have been awarded to students.
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The PRSEA Solar
Seminar Series
PRSEA and its allies present sessions on
practical real-world "sustainable design" ideas.
Save on utility bills, be comfortable,
have a healthy house, reduce oil imports, help our planet.
...Free,
open to Public...
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Upcoming Sessions...
Date: Saturday
January 4th
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Title: Solar hot
water heating
A 3 - 10%
return on your investment (better than a mutual fund)
Location: The Howard County Central Library
Address: 10375 Little Patuxent Parkway,
Columbia, MD
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The
Potomac Region Solar Energy Association and the MD-VA-DC chapter of the
Solar Energy Industries Association have put together the ultimate
educational seminar series. The first seven sessions have been carefully
crafted to teach you about the benefits of solar and other renewable energy
technologies. Learn how you can save substantially on your utility bill and
reduce negative impact on the environment. Please come, and enjoy the most
up to date information shared by our expert speakers!
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The
Potomac Region Solar Energy Association (PRSEA) Chapter of the American
Solar Energy Association (ASES) working with Sierra Club VA and Virginia
Solar Council, presented the Washington DC area's 12th annual Tour of Solar
Homes on Oct. 5, 2002.
Check out: Solar
Tour archive, Yr. 2000
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National
Co-Sponsor: U.S. Department of
Energy
Benefactors: Xantrex (Trace
Engineering); BP Solar
Patrons: Home Power
Magazine; Natural Home Magazine
Supporters: Interstate
Renewable Energy Council; SMA America, Inc.; Commonwealth Edison;
"In Hot Water Heat and Power"
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Regional Solar Projects / Case Studies /Examples
 GSA Facility, Suitland, Maryland
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Headquarters, Annapolis, MD
PRSEA
Member Home Project Example
Solar Home
Tour -- Slide Show
Additional
Examples and Photos
Efficiency and Solar
Applications Work and are Cost-effective Now!
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News Flash:
Solar house and electric truck make news !
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Here is some recent press
coverage on a PRSEA tour home (owned by Bryan Murtha & family)
-- The Daily Record recently carried this newspaper article about
the Murthas' solar panels and electric truck. The article includes photos
and story on system and Mr. Murtha.
Bryan is a member of PRSEA, and serves on its Board of Directors.
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Completed
Projects "Portfolio"
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Potomac-region
Solar Home Tour 2000
Reference
materials
In cooperation with Sierra Club VA, Virginia Solar
Council, and American Solar Energy Society (ASES)
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Information on past successful solar home
tours
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PRSEA and
Earthday 2000
We
provided complete information on renewable energy and solar applications in
concert with the American Solar Energy
Society (ASES) at the Mall in DC, April 20-22, 2000. PRSEA estimates
that several hundred visitors stopped by our solar information booth to
learn more about practical applications of green technology.
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PRSEA SOLTEC
Seminars Presented
(In conjunction with Earthday)
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Items of Additional Interest:
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PRSEA Allies!
New ! The EcoStewards Alliance is the newest PRSEA Ally in promoting and education
on Renewable Energy. Check out: http://www.ecostewardsalliance.org
The Maryland-DC-Virginia Solar Energy Industries Association (MDV-SEIA),
regional chapter of Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). MDV-SEIA is
a nonprofit organization founded in 1984 to promote the business interests
of regional solar companies, public understanding, and economic application
of solar energy. MDV-SEIA -- Ann
Elsen, Executive Director
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