[NMSEA-news] NMSEA News, Events & Announcements
News from New Mexico Solar Energy Association
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Fri Apr 8 14:42:59 MDT 2011
* Hello Solar Supporters!
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*Here are the Latest News, Events & Announcements from NMSEA*
*Please Check Our Event Calendar
<http://www.nmsea.org/Events/Event_Calendar.php> for Additional Event
Listings*
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*_ANNOUNCEMENTS_*
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*/*/* /*/*Earth Day 2011 Approaching - NMSEA Volunteers Requested!!!*/*/
* /*/*April 15: SunPaper Deadline
*/*/* /*/*Complimentary Tickets Available for the April 13 Isotopes Game
*/*/* /**/NMSEA SunPaper Archives - Now Available Online/**//**/
* NMSEA on Facebook
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*_EVENTS_
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** APRIL 26: NMSEA Albuquerque Chapter Meeting - /Albuquerque, NM
/*** APRIL 29: Implementing Building Design & Construction LEED Rating
Workshop - /Albuquerque, NM/*
** MAY 7: NMSEA Basic Electric Vehicle Conversion Class - /Albuquerque,
NM/**
*/ /MAY 21, 22, 28: NMSEA Electric Vehicles Conversion Class -
/Albuquerque, NM/*
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*_ANNOUNCEMENTS_**/
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/*Earth Day 2011 Approaching - NMSEA Volunteers Requested!!!
*/
Our organization's mission to promote clean, renewable energy and
sustainability in New Mexico relies on the efforts of our volunteer
members! With Earth Day quickly approaching, as one of NMSEA's busiest
seasons, our office receives countless requests to offer a table
presence at community events. NMSEA General Event Volunteers are needed
to assist us during SunChaser presentations and at community events,
hosting tables offering NMSEA literature and displaying merchandise for
sale.
Upcoming events include:
Saturday April 16 9 – 1PM Wilson Middle School - APS
Alternative Fuel Model Car Races
Sunday April 17 10AM – 5PM Nob Hill La Montanita Earth Day
Saturday April 23 10AM – 5PM Santa Fe Co-op Earth Day
Friday April 29 9AM – 2:30PM Georgia O’Keefe ES Earth Day
(SunChaser)
Saturday April 30 10AM – 4PM Las Vegas Synergy Fest
Tuesday May 10 9:AM – 1PM Rio Grande HS Solar Fiesta (SunChaser)
If you may be interested to assist NMSEA by offering time at any of
these upcoming events, please contact our office: info at nmsea.org,
(505) 246-0400. Thank you so much for your support!
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/*April 15: SunPaper Deadline*/*
*
The deadline for the submission of advertising, articles, and chapter
news for the Nov/Dec SunPaper is Friday, April 15. If you wish to submit
an article, you should know that preference is given to solar energy
topics (PV, passive, technology, performance histories, incentives, cost
benefits, etc.), but we will also consider other renewable energy
subjects, as space allows. Please send submissions by e-mail directly to
rhermansolar at aol.com <mailto:rhermansolar at aol.com>. (No .docx, please.)
*Advertising Rates:*
* *
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. Text ads
may be provided in MS Word (.doc) format (not .docx). Circulation is
typically 800 for the SunPapers. The size requirements and prices for
individual ads are as follows:
_Ad Size_
_Nov/Dec_
Full Page: 9½” H X 7” W $122.00
Half Page: 4¼” H X 7” W $66.00
Quarter Page: 4¼” H X 3½” W $36.00
Biz Card: 2” H X 3½” W $20.00
You will be billed upon publication. Please call 505-292-4375 for more
information.
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*/NMSEA SunPaper Archives - Now Available Online
/*A selection of past SunPaper editions are now also available for
reference online. For more details, please visit the NMSEA website
<http://nmsea.org/Sunpaper/index.php>.
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/*Complimentary Tickets Available for the April 13 Isotopes Game*/
PNM has provided NMSEA with 30 complimentary tickets to the Wednesday
April 13 Isotopes game. Seating is behind home plate and the game
starts at 6:35 pm. Tickets are available free to NMSEA Members on a
first-come-first-serve basis from the NMSEA office.
Please see www.NMSEA.org <http://www.NMSEA.org> for office hours and
other contact information.
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NMSEA on Facebook*/
*New Mexico Solar Energy Association is on Facebook!
*NMSEA is now also using this site to spread the word about our
educational outreach, upcoming events & fundraising drives.
If you like getting updates on Facebook, please visit the NMSEA on
Facebook
<http://www.facebook.com/pages/New-Mexico-Solar-New-Mexico-Solar-Energy-Association/142681782410865?ref=ts>
and press the "Like" button!
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*_EVENTS
_**APRIL 26: NMSEA Albuquerque Chapter Meeting - /Albuquerque, NM/*
6-8pm at REI Store, 1550 Mercantile Ave NE, 87107
Our meeting this month will cover Earth Day efforts to reduce our
collective human “carbon footprint” as a planet. Planting trees is one
way to offset human carbon emissions contributions, but another approach
less commonly discussed, is supporting local agriculture. Eating local
and organic foods, along with sun baking foods, also help our planet by
reducing the overall energy inputs required to eat.
Join us for a visit with Brandy Price, Nutrition and Education
Coordinator from Los Poblanos Organics farm,* *and sample ways a "box"
of local, Organic fruits and vegetables can affordably feed family and
friends/./
Athena Christodoulou (NMSEA Albuquerque Chapter leader and ex-
restaurateur) will take a typical LPO Harvest box and turn "raw" items
into delectable (if not at least interesting) finger foods. This
presentation will also include a simple introduction and ideas for
baking foods in a solar oven.
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NMSEA Albuquerque Chapter meetings are FREE & Open to the Public - so
bring a friend! Each person will be entered into a drawing with a winner
every meeting.* *Experts and novices are all invited, and encouraged to
attend.
For more information, please refer to NMSEA's Chapter information page
online <http://nmsea.org/Chapters/index.php>.
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*APRIL 29: Implementing Building Design & Construction LEED Rating
Workshop - /Albuquerque, NM
/*
CSI (Construction Specifications Institute) Southwest Continuing
Education Conference
Albuquerque Convention Center-East Complex, 401 2nd Street NW,
Albuquerque, NM 87102
BD+C 301: Implementing the Building Design + Construction LEED Rating System
In today’s business, LEED is the language of green. Learn how to apply
the LEED BD+C rating systems, with LEED for New Construction as the
focus, by walking through the phases and key decision points of a
typical project. Engage with experienced LEED® Faculty™ and other
participants to work hands-on with LEED implementation strategies and
rating system tools.
Objectives:
- Explain unique aspects of the LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major
Renovations rating system
- Apply and facilitate the LEED process with Stakeholders
- Apply LEED tools to a new construction or major renovation project
- Identify key green decisions throughout the process of earning LEED
certification
To register visit: http://abq.csinet.org/
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*MAY 7: NMSEA Basic Electric Vehicle Conversion Class - /Albuquerque, NM/*
9am -12:30 at the NMSEA office, 1009 Bradbury Dr. SE, Albuquerque 87106
NMSEA is again offering Electric Vehicles (EV) Basics and Safety
Classes! This Basics class is a prerequisite for all subsequent NMSEA EV
classes.
Locate professionals to assist you, and learn how you to convert your
favorite truck or car body to an EV!
Members cost: $75
Non-Member cost: $85
Please register with payment by March 27/
***Please note that the April 30 date for this class has changed to May
7. The April class will no longer be available.***/
For course registration and payment, please email: info at nmsea.org, or
call (505) 246-0400 M or W-F, 8am-12 noon.
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*MAY 21, 22, 28: NMSEA Electric Vehicles Conversion Class **-
/Albuquerque, NM/*
EV Conversion Class for Small Trucks & Cars: 3 full days May 21, 22, & 28
/Registration and payment must be received by 5/18/
NMSEA Member cost: *$300; Non-Member cost: $325
Highlights of the class will include;
· The sequence of procedures to ensure a safe efficient conversion.
· Different combinations that best suit the needs of the customer
and there particular conversion.
· Demonstrations on high & low voltage wiring techniques and
proper connector applications for large power cable and small instrument
& analog wiring.
· The students will be divided into small teams that will rotate
through workstations where they will have hands on experience on wiring
techniques and the application to motors, controllers, etc.(None of
the students doing the hands on work will be in contact with
electricity).
· At the field/shop presentations the students will _observe_ the
actual installation of the motor, controller, charger, and batteries.
· The final day will include a preliminary test drive and
evaluation of the vehicle.
*The discount cost on the standard parts you will need for your
conversion will about offset the cost of the classes, effectively making
them free.
*Apply as a candidate to have your vehicle converted. Email Monte
at solpwr at plateautel.net <mailto:solpwr at plateautel.net> for details on
this or questions about the classes.
*For class sign up and payment email info at nmsea.org
<mailto:info at nmsea.org> or call (505) 246-0400 M or W-F: 9am – 12 noon
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*NEW MEXICO SOLAR ENERGY ASSOCIATION*
1009 Bradbury Dr. SE, # 35, Albuquerque, NM 87106
505-246-0400, 888-886-6765, Fax: 505-246-2251
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