1. Where and when do the Energy Fair and Solar Homes Tour take place?

The 3rd Annual South Bay Energy Fair will take place on May 10, 2008 at Pacific Unitarian Church, located at 5621 Montemalaga Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275. The Solar Homes Tour will take place at various solar homes and businesses in the South Bay - the date is still to be determined. Both the Energy Fair and Solar Homes Tour are secular events.

2. How much does admission cost?

This is a non-profit event, and we will try to keep the admission price as low as possible (hopefully free). However, last year the Energy Fair was a significant drain on our treasury, so some admission charge may be needed to allow this event to continue.

3. Who are the organizers of the Energy Fair and Solar Homes Tour?

Both events are organized by Environmental Priorities Network, a non-profit organization supported entirely by its members' volunteer talent, hard work, and generous donations. The Solar Homes Tour is co-organized by the local chapter of the American Solar Energy Society.

4. I'd like to exhibit at the Energy Fair. How can I apply?

We keep the exhibitor fee low in order to emphasize the non-profit, educational nature of this event. We have not yet decided on the exact fee. If your company or non-profit group offers concrete information, methods, or products that help individuals and businesses to save fuel, energy, and money, please contact us at info@southbayenergyfair.com. We are especially seeking exhibits of energy-saving home appliances and home retrofits (insulation contractors, HVAC contractors, energy-efficient appliance retailers, super-insulating window installers, etc.)

5. I am a solar home owner, and I might be interested in exhibiting my home in the Solar Homes Tour. What would this involve?

Fantastic! First of all, the people who would be touring your home would have to sign up beforehand (we won't allow people to just stroll in off the street). Also, you don't have to allow people inside your house - you can exhibit the exterior features of your home (the solar panels, inverter, meter, collectors, thermal reservoirs, drought-tolerant landscaping, etc.).