The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is a non-profit
501(c)(3) organization
A 501(c)(3) organization is a United States corporation, Trust (business), trust, unincorporated association or other type of organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the United States Code. It is one of ...
advocating for
renewable energy
Renewable energy (also called green energy) is energy made from renewable resource, renewable natural resources that are replenished on a human lifetime, human timescale. The most widely used renewable energy types are solar energy, wind pow ...
in the United States. Founded in 1954, ASES' goal is to speed the transition toward a
sustainable energy
Energy system, Energy is sustainability, sustainable if it "meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." Definitions of sustainable energy usually look at its effects on the e ...
economy and 100% renewable energy. The non-profit advocates for
sustainable living
Sustainable living describes a lifestyle (sociology), lifestyle that attempts to reduce the use of Earth's natural resources by an individual or society. Its practitioners often attempt to reduce their ecological footprint (including their carbo ...
and renewable energy issues in education, research, and policy.
Based in
Boulder
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, Colorado, ASES is the American affiliate of the
International Solar Energy Society
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The International Solar Energy Society (ISES), founded in 1954, is a UN-accredited membership organization promoting renewable energy
Renewable energy (also called green energy) is energy made from renewable resource, renewable natura ...
.
ASES publishes Solar Today magazine, organizes the National Solar Tour,
and organizes the National Solar Energy Conference.
Solar Today
Solar Today is a magazine published by the American Solar Energy Society.
The magazine, published four times a year, covers renewable energy technologies, including
photovoltaics
Photovoltaics (PV) is the conversion of light into electricity using semiconducting materials that exhibit the photovoltaic effect, a phenomenon studied in physics, photochemistry, and electrochemistry. The photovoltaic effect is commerciall ...
,
passive solar
In passive solar building design, windows, walls, and floors are made to collect, store, reflect, and distribute solar energy, in the form of heat in the winter and reject solar heat in the summer. This is called passive solar design because, unli ...
, and other climate-responsive building strategies. The magazine provides case histories, "how-to" articles on sustainable energy, product choice recommendations,
energy efficiency Energy efficiency may refer to:
* Energy efficiency (physics), the ratio between the useful output and input of an energy conversion process
** Electrical efficiency, useful power output per electrical power consumed
** Mechanical efficiency, a rat ...
Q&As, and analysis from solar/renewable energy professionals.
Solar Today is received by members of ASES.
National Solar Tour
The annual National Solar Tour is organized by ASES.
The Solar Tour offers participants an opportunity to tour homes and buildings to see how neighbors are using solar energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable technologies.
The Solar Tour takes place annually on the first Saturday in October, in conjunction with National Energy Awareness Month.
The tour focuses on energy-saving techniques and sustainability through building design, energy-efficient appliances, and the use of green materials during remodeling. Tours also provide information on federal, state, and local renewable energy incentives.
National Solar Conference
The annual ASES National Solar Conference held both in-person and online usually includes technical sessions and presentations on trends and technologies in the renewable energy economy. The conference is attended by education and solar energy professionals.
Chapters
ASES has over 20,000 members and regional and state chapters throughout the country. As of October 2023, there are 39 ASES chapters, including 14 student chapters. ASES is working to form more student chapters.
See also
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American Council on Renewable Energy
Founded in 2001, the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is a member-based, 501(c)(3) national non-profit organization that unites finance, policy and technology to accelerate the transition to a renewable energy economy.
ACORE's memb ...
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International Solar Energy Society
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The International Solar Energy Society (ISES), founded in 1954, is a UN-accredited membership organization promoting renewable energy
Renewable energy (also called green energy) is energy made from renewable resource, renewable natura ...
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Electric Power Research Institute
EPRI, is an American independent, nonprofit organization that conducts research and development related to the generation, delivery, and use of electricity to help address challenges in the energy industry, including reliability, efficiency, affo ...
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Energy conservation
Energy conservation is the effort to reduce wasteful energy consumption by using fewer energy services. This can be done by using energy more effectively (using less and better sources of energy for continuous service) or changing one's behavi ...
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Energy Information Administration
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) is a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating energy information to promote sound policymaking, efficient markets, and pub ...
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in the US specializes in the research and development of renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy systems integration, and sustainable transportation. NREL is a federally funded research and ...
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Renewable energy commercialization in the United States
A renewable resource (also known as a flow resource) is a natural resource which will replenish to replace the portion depleted by usage and consumption, either through natural reproduction or other recurring processes in a finite amount of ti ...
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Solar Energy Industries Association
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), established in 1974, is the American national non-profit trade association of the solar-energy industry in the United States. In 2019, the group reported at least 1,000 member companies.
SEIA i ...
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Solar power plants in the Mojave Desert
There are several solar power plants in the Mojave Desert which supply power to the electricity grid. Insolation (solar radiation) in the Mojave Desert is among the best available in the United States, and some significant population centers ar ...
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National Solar Conference and World Renewable Energy Forum 2012 National Solar Conference and World Renewable Energy Forum 2012 is an academic/scientific conference combined with a solar industry trade exhibition, to be held at the Denver Convention Center in Colorado, May 13 to 19, 2012.
It's organized jointly ...
References
External links
ASESSolar Today
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Solar Today magazine
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Renewable energy organizations based in the United States
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