[NMSEA-news] NMSEA News, Events & Announcements
News from New Mexico Solar Energy Association
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Sat Jan 16 18:41:34 MST 2010
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Here are the Latest News, Events, and Announcements from NMSEA!*
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_*ANNOUNCEMENTS*_
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* **Plan to Instal Photovoltaic Facilities in SE New Mexico**
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_*EVENTS*_
** **JAN 19:** Bienvenidos Building Bridges Initiative Trainings -
Farmington, NM
*** **JAN 23:* *Economic Case for Passive Solar Design Presentation -
Santa Fe*
** **JAN 23:* *Second Annual Solar Homes Tour on Saturday - Las Vegas, NM*
** **JAN 26:* *Santa Fe** Green Drinks - Santa Fe, NM*
** **JAN 27:** Bienvenidos Building Bridges Initiative Trainings - ABQ, NM
*** **JAN 29-30: Riofest International Environmental Film Festival -
Socorro, NM **
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_*ANNOUNCEMENTS
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*Plan to Instal Photovoltaic Facilities in SE New Mexico
*The Associated Press. Copyright 2009. All rights reserved.* *
North America's largest solar energy services provider and a Western
utility are planning to install five photovoltaic solar facilities in
southeastern New Mexico. SunEdison and Xcel Energy's Southwestern Public
Service Company say the 50 megawatt project will be one of the largest
in North America. The five installations will be capable of generating
enough electricity to power more than 10,000 homes.
The solar arrays will be located in Lea and Eddy counties. Xcel says the
project will bolster rural economies and help the company meet renewable
energy standards in New Mexico. The project will be built, financed and
maintained by SunEdison under a 20-year agreement with Xcel, which will
then buy the power. Officials expect the project to be fully operational
by the end of 2011.
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_*EVENTS
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*JAN 19:** Bienvenidos Building Bridges Initiative Trainings -
Farmington, NM*
9am-1pm: San Juan College, Farmington
Topic: “Program Evaluation” with Patty Emord, Ph.D.
Course explores how evaluation is frequently used in organizations, and
the benefits and challenges of evaluating the programs. The Course will
also cover how to develop your evaluation questions and purpose
statement, compare and contrast different evaluation approaches, and how
to select appropriate data collection methods for your evaluation
questions.
To register, please contact: Matthew Loehman at matthew at helpnm.com
<mailto:matthew at helpnm.com>, or Martha Aragon (505) 766-4907,
Martha at helpnm.com <mailto:Martha at helpnm.com>.
Please register as soon as possible. A lack of registrations may cause
us to cancel trainings. There is no fee for either training.
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*JAN 23:* *Economic Case for Passive Solar Design Presentation - Santa
Fe, NM*
Social: 6pm, Dinner: 6:30-7pm, Lecture: 7-8pm: De Colores Restaurant
In 2000, 200+ houses in Los Alamos were destroyed by the Cerro Grande
fire. Only a few homes were rebuilt to take advantage of passive solar
heating. The NM Solar Energy Association surveyed many people that
rebuilt to ask why passive solar design hadn’t been included; some
common responses were:
• cost will be higher
• contractor unfamiliar with the materials/techniques
• it will delay the build
• the bank won't loan money unless it has a full heating system
anyway, so why bother?
Mark Chalom, an architect based in Santa Fe, will address the concerns
above and relate some of his 20 years of experience in passive solar
home design and construction. The heating requirements of a passive
solar Los Alamos home he designed after the fire will be examined, and
compared to a few traditional construction homes in Los Alamos. From
this context, the economic case for passive solar design will be presented.
Mexican buffet (chips/salsa, green chicken enchiladas, rellenos, beef
taco bar, green cilantro rice, pinto beans, tortillas and water.
General Public is invited to attend. $10 for members & guests, $15
non-members.
Cash Bar. RSVP by January 21 to Mike Steinzig, 667-5772, or
steinzig at lanl.gov <mailto:steinzig at lanl.gov>.
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*JAN 23:* *Second Annual Solar Homes Tour on Saturday - Las Vegas, NM*
10am-4pm
The goal for the tour is to show people real-life examples of utilizing
solar energy, and "sustainability" more generally. These examples range
from very low- to higher-tech: drying clothes on clotheslines, growing
plants, passive solar heating and cooling, active solar water heating,
photovoltaic installations, rainwater catchment and grey water reuse,
backyard chicken-raising, and water and energy efficiency.
The tour will begin with a free "weatherization" demonstration, at the
Las Vegas Arts Council building at 140 Bridge Street. The public is
invited to come and learn simple ways to save energy dollars in their homes.
This year’s tour includes three passive solar installations, two with
active solar water heating systems and rainwater catchment
installations. An old adobe home converted to an energy efficient
passive solar residence, a 1970s era Trombe wall home and a passive
solar shop and residence will demonstrate low-tech, low-cost examples of
how to utilize the sun’s power. Memorial Middle School's greenhouse,
photovoltaic, and wind turbine projects will demonstrate high tech
energy solutions. People familiar with application of passive and
active solar principles will be available to answer your questions and
discuss the process of utilizing the sun, including methods and
materials, practical considerations, and tax incentives.
Maps of the tour may be picked up at the Arts Council during the hours
of the tour. The self-paced tour will take place between 10 and 4. The
event is open to the public at no charge but donations are welcome.
*The home tour will substitute for Sustainable LV’s usual monthly
meetings, second Thursday of the month at 5:15 p.m. NMHU Donnelly
Library, Rm. 325. *
For further information, call Emelie Olson at 454-3920
eolson at desertgate.com <mailto:eolson at desertgate.com>.
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*JAN 26:* *Santa Fe** Green Drinks* -* Santa Fe, NM*
6.30-8.30pm: La Casa Sena La Cantina 125 E. Palace
Our focus for this month is the items on the legislative agenda that
will affect our environment and local businesses in New Mexico with
guest speakers from Conservation Voters New Mexico and Better Choices
New Mexico.
Come enjoy Organic wine, Farm to Restaurant samples, good company,
networking and fun!
UPCOMING GREEN DRINKS will fall on the last week of the month.
Days will differ due to scheduling adjustments.
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*JAN 27:** Bienvenidos Building Bridges Initiative Trainings -
Albuquerque, NM*
9am-2pm (working Lunch): HELP-NM, 5101 Copper NE, ABQ
“Community Asset Mapping” with Patty Emord, Ph.D.
Course will introduce participants to Community Asset Mapping; including
a comparison of needs assessments vs. assets mapping approaches. It will
also give examples of how assets mapping can be used both within their
organizations and their communities.
To register please contact: Matthew Loehman at matthew at helpnm.com
<mailto:matthew at helpnm.com>, or Martha Aragon (505) 766-4907,
Martha at helpnm.com <mailto:Martha at helpnm.com>.
Please register as soon as possible. A lack of registrations may cause
us to cancel trainings. There is no fee for either training.
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*JAN 29-30: Riofest International Environmental Film Festival - Socorro,
NM *
This year’s theme will be “Solutions”. In keeping with our desire to inspire people about solutions to environmental problems, we would like to invite you
to come and present your ideas and products. We are inviting vendors in the following categories: Clothing, housing, food, recycling, energy, everyday
items and environmental advocates.
If you feel like this would be of interest to you please contact Riofest at 575-312-1730 or email us at riofilmfest at gmail.com <mailto:riofilmfest at gmail.com>.
Please feel free to visit our website at http://www.riofilmfest.com.
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