Thursday, March 26, 2009

Solar power group to discuss benefits of hosting generating facilities

The Arizona Solar Power Society will host a conference Thursday on making money by hosting solar facilities.

A series of experts will discuss the potential for buildings with large roof space or parking lots to house solar units to offset electric costs for owners or as a host for other users.

Organizers say two things are coming into play this year that could help spur commercial demand in this sectors. The first is the $185 million Arizona is using to encourage weatherization and energy efficiency in buildings. The second is $55 million in federal stimulus funds to install renewable energy equipment.

The society also plans to unveil a business plan on Thursday that could create thousands of new jobs, officials said.

Speakers will include Jane Pater, Summit Blue; Tony Tewelis, Arizona Public Service Co.; Robert Hoskins, Arizona Solar Installation Training Program; Scott Young, Sky Engineering; Ryan Hurley, Rose Law Group; Kate Sherwood, Recurrent Energy; and Brian Rasmussen, BrightSource Energy.

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