[Scpg] Long Beach Solar Homes Tour - Sat. Oct. 1st

[Paul Racko]

*LBReport.com*

*News*

See LB-Area Homes Run On The Sun, Open For Free "Solar Tour" Sat. Oct 1

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(Sept. 30, 2005) -- Would you like to see firsthand how some of your 
neighbors have equipped their homes to run on the sun?

Seven solar-powered LB area homes (listed below) will be open on 
Saturday, Oct. 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. as part of the American Solar 
Energy Society's 10th Annual National Solar Tour and the 3rd Annual Long 
Beach Solar Energy Tour. It's a free, self-guided event. The LB homes 
listed below are part of thousands of solar-powered homes and businesses 
across the country who'll open their doors so the public can see solar 
powered options firesthand.

Tour coordinator and long-time LB solar advocate Regina Taylor tells 
*/LBReport.com/*, "This is a perfect opportunity to see solar energy 
working in real time with your neighbors."

Chris Garner, Dir. of LB's Energy Dept. (municipal gas utility) said in 
a written release, "Public interest in alternative energy sources such 
as solar power is increasing for both environmental as well as economic 
reasons."

In addition, at the Colorado Lagoon between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., 
there'll be an informative solar session presented by Millikan High 
School Students. LB Poly High School's solar powered boat will be on 
display and the City of Long Beach Gas and Oil Department and the El 
Dorado Nature Center will provide giveaways to the first 50 participants.

Oil and Gas Dept. reps will provide information on this winter's higher 
natural gas bills and conservation tips and other solar enthusiasts will 
be present to provide more information on solar powered options.

The free, self-guided solar powered house tours will be held Saturday 
Oct. 1, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the following addresses:

    *3161 Marber Ave.*
    Long Beach, CA 90808
    Details: PV panels, solar thermal
    Directions: Near Bellflower and Spring

    *4927 Minturn Ave.*
    Lakewood , CA 90712
    Details: PV panels, native plant garden
    Directions: North of Del Amo, West of Lakewood

    *5157 El Roble St.*
    Long Beach, CA 90815
    Details: PV panels, solar thermal, Honda Civic hybrid, native plants,
    Directions: North of PCH, East of Clark

    *3909 Elm Ave.*
    Long Beach, CA 90807
    Details: PV panels, solar thermal

    *13243 Palm Pl.*
    Cerritos, CA 90703
    Details: PV panels, solar thermal, Toyota RAV4 electric vehicle,
    sustainable home features, a fully functioning solar playhouse for
    the little ones, and free solar oven baked cookies
    Directions: West of Carmenita, North of Artesia

    *3702 Fairman St.*
    Lakewood, CA, 90712
    Directions: Between Hayter and Downey, just south of Arbor
    Details: 4 - panel stationery backup array for house/patio; mobile
    backup solar generator; solar motion detector lighting; solar water
    fountain

    *740 Roswell Ave*
    Long Beach, CA
    Details: Home's features to include photovoltaic panels, native
    plant garden, composting, non-voc paints. The home is adjacent to
    the Greenbelt, a large native plant garden
    Directions: Roswell is between Ximeno & Termino, accessible from 8th
    street.

A semi-guided bike tour of all seven homes is being organized. Email 
solarhomestour at yahoo.com to make a reservation. For further info, email 
Tour Coordinator Regina Taylor at regina17 at verizon.net 
<mailto:regina17 at verizon.net>.

http://www.lbreport.com/news/sep05/solrtour.htm

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