[NMSEA-news] NMSEA News, Events & Announcements
News from New Mexico Solar Energy Association
nmsea-news at nmsea.org
Thu Dec 10 14:36:24 MST 2009
*Hi Solar Enthusiasts!
Here are the Latest News, Events, and Announcements from NMSEA!*
*For a Complete Listing of Events, Please See our NMSEA Event Calendar
<http://www.nmsea.org/Events/Event_Calendar.php>
Or Contact Us with Questions or Comment! We Value Your Input!*
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_*ANNOUNCEMENTS*_
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* **DECEMBER: **NO **LAS VEGAS NMSEA CHAPTER **MEETING**
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*** HOW YOU CAN GET THE SOLAR ENERGY TAX CREDIT APPLIED TO THIS YEAR'S
STATE & FEDERAL TAXES
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** NMSEA TAOS CHAPTER ANNOUNCES OPEN REGISTRATION FOR SPRING COURSES
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** DECEMBER 11: DEADLINE FOR SUNPAPER ADS & ARTICLES*
** DECEMBER 14: NMSEA BLAST DEADLINE
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** **DECEMBER 24 - JANUARY 11: **NMSEA OFFICE CLOSED
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_*EVENTS*_
** **DECEMBER 16: **ADVANCED SOLAR **PHOTOVOLTAIC** SYSTEM DESIGN &
INSTALLATION INTENSIVE COURSE*
** **JANUARY 5-7**: **ENERGY EFFICIENT OUTDOOR, INDOOR & DAY LIGHTING
ANALYSIS FOR CITIES, COUNTIES & FACILITIES WEBINAR
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_*ANNOUNCEMENTS
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*DECEMBER: **NO **LAS VEGAS NMSEA CHAPTER **MEETING*
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*Sustainable Las Vegas, a local Chapter of NMSEA, will not meet in
December. Instead of a January meeting, the Chapter will sponsor a solar
homes tour on Saturday, Jan. 23. Find further details regarding the tour
in the next issue of the SUNPAPER and future BLASTS.
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*HOW TO GET THE SOLAR ENERGY TAX CREDIT APPLIED TO YOUR 2009 STATE &
FEDERAL TAXES
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The year is quickly drawing to a close. Act soon to take advantage of
federal and state tax credits for the installation of a solar energy
system on your 2009 tax returns.
Homeowners and businesses can get a 40% tax credit on the cost of
installing a solar photovoltaic (PV) or solar thermal system. The
federal government provides a tax credit for 30% of the cost, and the
state of New Mexico adds another 10% tax credit on state taxes. To be
eligible for the state tax credit, solar systems must be certified
through an application process administered by the Energy Conservation
and Management Division (ECMD).
Individuals need to install their solar energy systems using a
professional installer by the end of this year to apply the tax credit
to their 2009 tax returns. Both the federal and state tax credit will
continue to be available through 2016.
All forms are available at the ECMD web site, www.CleanEnergyNM.org
<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102855880237&s=425&e=001qH7A3351DEIU7VA9didI15i9fuWhOQSRJo1esbBAs6XkKiTLflIGeU66hADxwwfjsUUO_iglWNCB52gsQeomcU_Xq90NCHaf57XpGrnQMRKvMXbLXO9rVKvno5DquNtaLEYJEce0xf4=>.
Click on the "Clean Energy Incentives" tab on the left side of the home
page, then click on the Solar Market Development Tax Credit link. This
page includes a checklist of information necessary to complete the
application for this tax credit.
ECMD stands ready to help applicants complete the required forms to
obtain the solar market development tax credit.
For further assistance please contact:
Ryan Helton:505-476-3318 Ryan.Helton at state.nm.us
Gail Rubin: 505-265-7215 Gail_Rubin at comcast.net
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*NMSEA TAOS CHAPTER ANNOUNCES OPEN REGISTRATION FOR SPRING COURSES
*NMSEA-Taos Chapter is extremely supportive of the Green Technology
Education Center in Taos both in spirit and by several of their key
members involvement as adjunct professors. Now is a great time to
register for the spring semester of classes starting January 18th.
Register at UNM Taos <http://taos.unm.edu>' website under the
Construction Technology category.
*Courses include:*
Advanced Green Building with Scott Evans,
Introduction to Solar Technologies with David Dobry,
Intro to CAD - 3D Architectural Drafting and Intro to Carpentry, both
with Mark Goldman.
Fridays is a fun hands on Sustainable Systems Lab class as a
co-requisite with any of the above classes.
The Green Technology Education Center is located on the Taos High School
campus establishing a convenient dual credit program for regional high
school students. Karlis Viceps has been coordinating this program.
Solar & Holistic Building Design with Karlis Viceps, Intro to Plumbing,
and Electrical Wiring are also offered this semester at Klauer Campus,
UNM-Taos.
Check out these course offerings at _http://taos.unm.edu_ or call Karlis
with questions. 575-770-0225
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*DECEMBER 11: DEADLINE FOR SUNPAPER ADS & ARTICLES
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*Friday, December 11th at **5pm* is the deadline for new advertising and
for any article or NMSEA Chapter news that you would like to submit for
the Jan/Feb 2010 issue of the SunPaper. NMSEA gives priority to articles
on solar energy, but any topic related to renewable energy systems and
sustainability is welcome.
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Please forward files directly to the SunPaper editor at:
*rhermansolar at aol.com <mailto:rhermansolar at aol.com> *
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Note:* All advertising is in black and white, and photos and graphics
must have a resolution of at least 250 dpi in JPEG, TIF, or PDF format.
Articles and text-only ads should be provided in MS Word (.doc) format
(not .docx). Articles should be no longer than 1,100 words, and may be
edited depending on space availability.
Size requirements and new prices for SunPaper ads are as follows:
SunPaper
Full Page: 9½” H X 7” W $115.00
Half Page: 4¼” H X 7” W $65.00
Quarter Page: 4¼” H X 3½” W $35.00
Biz Card: 2” H X 3½” W $20.00
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*DECEMBER 14: BLAST DEADLINE
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The NMSEA office will be closed for the holidays between December 24 -
January 11. If you have interest to include news, events, or
announcements during this time frame please send them to info at nmsea.org
by Monday December 14th. The last Blast of the year will be sent out
next Thursday December 17th. The first BLAST of 2010 will be sent our
January 14th, 2010. Again, if you have news, events, or announcements
that you would like to include in next year's Blast please have any
submissions into the office by Monday January January 11th, 2011.
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*DECEMBER 24 - JANUARY 11: **NMSEA OFFICE CLOSED *
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_*EVENTS*_
*DECEMBER 16: ENERGY EFFICIENT OUTDOOR, INDOOR & DAY LIGHTING ANALYSIS
FOR CITIES, COUNTIES & FACILITIES WEBINAR*
Noon ET, 11 am CT, 10am MT, 9am PT - 2 hours
Join in a live webinar to learn whether three different types of energy
saving commercial lighting would be cost effective for your city,
facility or campus. During this presentation, you will explore the
latest energy efficient outdoor lighting, indoor lighting and day
lighting including: 1.Comparison of types of lights with pros and cons
of each including efficiencies 2. Maintenance costs 3. Lumen
depreciation 4. Costs and ROI 5. Building, retrofit,and location
requirements 6. New tech PLUS hear how other cities, campuses and
facilities have saved money by replacing their existing lighting with
energy saving alternatives. This webinar is sponsored by Green Energy
Leaders at Challenge International, Inc. To REGISTER or LEARN MORE go to
http://www.GreenEnergyLeaders.com/webcast.htm
Cost is $35 per connection.
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*JANUARY 5-7**: ADVANCED SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM DESIGN & INSTALLATION
INTENSIVE COURSE*
Location: CNM Workforce Training Center (WTC), Albuquerque, NM
Bill Brooks Expert PV Engineering Consultant will be offering this
intensive course is targeted toward individuals currently working in the
solar energy industry. This class benefits contractors, engineers, local
jurisdictions and utility personnel who are involved in the design,
installation, evaluation and inspection of small-scale PV systems. $100
registration fee includes the 3-day workshop, hand-outs, continental
breakfasts and lunches.
For more information, please call (505) 224-5200 or e-mail pfisher at cnm.edu.
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