WELCOME TO YOUR GUIDE TO THE CE

October 4th, 2008

WELCOME TO YOUR GUIDE TO THE

CENTRAL FLORIDA SOLAR TOUR

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2008

Presented By: FREA: Florida Renewable Energy Association

For More Information: Roy Dolley dolleyr@ocps.net , Jeff Attaran jattara@ocps.net and Craig Williams, Orange County Public Schools (407) 317 3700 ext.5371 or 5330 cleanenergyflorida.org

(For other solar tours in Florida, click here)

Solar Tour Guide 2008 Download

Below is information on how you can attend the 2008 National Solar Tour in the Central Florida area. On Saturday, October 4th, thousands of solar-powered homes and buildings in 46 states will be open for public tours as part of the 13th annual American Solar Energy Society’s National Solar Tour. Here in Central Florida, there will be over ten homes and schools on the tour. The National Solar Tour offers an opportunity to see how others in your community are putting reliable solar power and energy efficient technologies to work. Come meet the owners and see how they have made solar energy a part of their lives. Learn how the important new Florida rebates and a 30% Federal Tax Credit can help you do the same.

The Tour

This is a self-guided tour. Below is a list of the homes and schools that are on the tour along with their addresses. Below each address you will find a link to Mapquest directions to that site. We recommend you choose the tour sites you would most like to visit, download the Mapquest map with directions, and then just show up within the times listed on Saturday, October 4th. The owners will meet you and be available to talk about their solar systems. There will also be a solar contractor or other representative of the solar industry at most sites to help answer technical questions and provide information on the current government incentives. The tour sites will be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (To give our hosts an opportunity for a lunch break, we ask that there be no visitors from 12:30 to 1:30.)

Maps and Directions

We recommend that you take the time to review each map to your selected sites before heading out on your tour. Take advantage of the zoom option in Mapquest to obtain the detail you may need. You may also want to insert a different starting address to get directions that better suit your driving route. Print the map and directions along with the additional information to take with you. When you get near the location, look for a bright orange Solar Tour yard sign. There will be one in front of each tour site.

The 2008 Central Florida Solar Tour Sites

The tour sites will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (To give our hosts an opportunity for a lunch break, we ask that there be no visitors from 12:30 to 1:30.)

Solar Homes

Site 1
Wagner residence
195 Holderness Drive, Longwood, FL 32779
Map and Directions
Solar features: 3.6 kilowatt photovoltaic system, solar hot water
Industry consultant: AllSolar (407) 925-3232

Site 2
Pare' residence
2017 Anderson Place, Orlando, FL 32803
Map and Directions
Solar features: 5 kilowatt photovoltaic system, solar hot water, (Home has a LEED Silver Certification)
Industry consultant: AllSolar (407) 754-8542

Site 3
Stonerock residence
1306 Woodland Street, Orlando, FL 32806
Map and Directions
Solar features: 5.4 kilowatt photovoltaic system, grid-tied with battery backup, 2 solar hot water heaters, solar pool heater
Industry consultant: AllSolar (352) 702-2116

Site 4
Figueroa residence
7330 Woodbriar Court, Orlando, FL 32835
Map and Directions
Solar features: 5 kilowatt photovoltaic system, solar hot water
Industry consultant: Florida Renewable Energy Association (407) 797-8731

Site 5
Lopez residence
1905 Reynolds Parkway, Orlando, FL 32833
Map and Directions
Solar features: 5 kilowatt photovoltaic system, solar hot water, solar pool heater
Industry consultant: AllSolar (ph:TBD)

Site 6
Yelland residence
12605 Kirby Smith Road, Orlando, FL 32832
Map and Directions
Solar features: 5.4 kilowatt photovoltaic system, grid-tied with battery back-up, solar hot water, solar pool heater
Industry consultant: Sunworks (ph:TBD)
(Note: Mapquest states that its route contains unpaved sections. Not true. All good, well-paved roads.)

Site 7
Reilly residence
1635 Cassidy Drive, St.Cloud, FL 34771
Map and Directions
Solar features: 2 kilowatt photovoltaic system, solar hot water
Industry consultant: AllSolar (ph:TBD)

Site 8
Kassel residence
3323 Schoolhouse Rd., St. Cloud, FL
Map and Directions
Solar features: 4.8 kilowatt grid-tied photovoltaic system
Industry consultant: Solar Direct (ph: TBD)

Site 9
Stein residence – “New Xanadu”
4367 Albritton Road, St. Cloud, FL 34772
Advanced Technology Site

Map and Directions

Brochure: http://www.iq-home.com/Xanadu_Solar_Tour.pdf
Solar features: Solar hot water, unique design with high energy efficiency
Industry consultant: IQ Home (407) 892-4069 or 800-576-8963

Solar Schools

Site 10
Westside Tech
955 E Story Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Map and Directions
Solar features: 13.2 kilowatt photovoltaic system
Industry consultant: Florida Renewable Energy Association

Site 11
Ocoee Elementary School
400 S Lakewood Avenue, Ocoee, FL 34761
Map and Directions
Solar features: 3.6 kilowatt photovoltaic system
Industry consultant: Florida Renewable Energy Association

Additional Information:

Click on the links below to download more information to assist you on your Solar Tour. If you have any questions regarding the tour, please call (352) 241-4733.

Solar-Electric Basics

Solar Hot Water Basics

Rebates and Tax Credits for Solar Energy