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American Solar Energy Society is the nonprofit that's been leading
the renewable energy revolution for more than 50 years

Established in 1954, the nonprofit American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is the nation's leading association of solar professionals & advocates. ASES leads national efforts to promote education, public outreach, and research about solar energy and other sustainable technologies. ASES publishes the award-winning SOLAR TODAY magazine, organizes and presents the National Solar Conference, and leads the ASES National Solar Tour – the largest grassroots solar event in the world, as well as other powerful programs. ASES is now supported by more than 13,000 members across the nation (solar professionals and grassroots supporters) who work together to help create a sustainable energy economy.

Media Contact:

Neshama Abraham
303.443.3130 x123
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American Solar Energy Society at a glance:

  • Mission: Inspire an era of energy innovation and speed the transition to a sustainable energy economy
  • Membership Size: 13,000+ individuals and businesses across the U.S.
  • Year Founded: 1954
  • Headquarters: Boulder, Colorado, USA (Mountain Time Zone)
  • Address: 2400 Central Ave, Suite A, Boulder, CO 80301 USA
  • # Full-Time Staff: 12
  • Annual Budget: $3M+
  • Organization Type: 501(c)3 Nonprofit
  • Phone #: 303-443-3130
  • Regional Chapters: In 40 states across the U.S.
  • International Affiliation: ASES is the U.S. section of the International Solar Energy Society

ASES Reports:


ASES Program Directors:

  • ASES National Solar Conference: Becky Campbell-Howe, 303.443.3130 x103
  • ASES National Solar Tour: Richard Burns, 303.443.3130 x105
  • SOLAR TODAY magazine: Gina Johnson, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • ASES Policy: Brad Collins, 303.443.3130 x102

ASES Staff Bios: Click here for staff info

Solar-Related Photos: National Renewable Energy Lab photo library


Industry – By the Numbers:

  • $1,045 billion in revenue from renewable energy & energy efficiency industries in U.S. (ASES 2007)
  • $160 billion in tax revenue generated in U.S. (federal, state, local) by renewable energy & energy efficiency industries (ASES 2007)
  • 9 million jobs from renewable energy & energy efficiency industries in U.S. (ASES 2007)
  • 259 megawatt photovoltaic market in U.S. in 2007; estimated to grow to 1,590 megawatts by 2010; was only 17 megawatts in 2000 (Prometheus Institute for Sustainable Development)
  • 60% of the world’s energy to be from renewable sources by 2060 (Shell International)

Helpful Information:

  • Solar Energy – energy that comes from the sun that can be used to generate electricity, heat water, heat a building, etc
  • Photovoltaic (PV) Cells – convert sunlight directly into electricity
  • Net Metering – allows PV customers to sell excess electricity back into the grid
  • Concentrating Solar Power – uses mirrors to focus the sun’s energy into high-temperature heat which is used to generate electricity in a steam generator
  • Solar Thermal – uses the sun’s rays to heat water
  • Daylighting – using sunlight to illuminate a building
  • Passive Solar – using sunlight to generate heat, often for heating a building
  • Wind Power – using wind to move a turbine to generate electricity
  • Biofuels – using recently living organisms like corn, soybean, and other plants to derive energy, often used to fuel vehicles



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