Developing World Issues

More than two billion people in the world lack access to electricity. Join SEI in our Renewable Energy for the Developing World workshop to learn how to implement sustainable renewable energy projects in rural areas of developing countries. June 19 - 23, Carbondale, CO

One billion people in the world lack adequate housing. SEI's Sustainable Building for the Developing World workshop covers current technologies being used to address people's housing, water, and sanitation needs in appropriate, ecological, and sustainable ways. June 26 - 30, Carbondale, CO.

More then one billion people in the world lack access to clean water. If you'd like to learn sustainable solutions to the earth's water problems, join SEI's affiliate, The International Renewable Resources Institute (IRRI) for their Water Management & Technology workshop in Mexico City, August 28 - September 1.

Extending Solar Tax Credits

the U.S. House and Senate have introduced identical bills to extend the 30% federal solar tax credits created in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 for an additional eight years - through 2015. The proposed extension, combined with changes to capping the residential credit based on system power, instead of cost, will give the solar and fuel cell industries the time it takes to make the major investments needed to move into the mainstream. To ask your Senators and Representatives to cosponsor this legislation click here. You can personalize the letter by adding a paragraph near the beginning of the letter.

Upcoming RE events

Be sure not miss these exciting renewable events coming up this summer:

• Midwest Renewable Energy Fair - June 23 - 25, Custer, WI The 17th annual Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Fair held at the ReNew the Earth Institute, MREA’s educational facility.
• Solar 2006 - July 7 - 13, Denver, CO The American Solar Energy Society's annual conference. SEI will be offering two pre-conference workshops, Utility Interactive Photovoltaics, July 6 - 9, and Renewable Energy for the Developing World, July 8.
• Building with Spirit 2006!, August 2 - 6, Bath, NY A regional Natural Building Colloquium

SEI workshop registered with Canadian Agricultural Skills Service

For all of you farmers in Saskatchewan, Canada, SEI's PV Design & Installation workshop is now registered with the Canadian Agricultural Skills Service in your province. That means that if you are a farmer living in Saskatchewan and are interested in taking SEI's PV course, you can apply to CASS for the tuition. To apply, click here or call 888-887-7977.

Thanks to our Donors

SEI would like to thank our gracious donors who have helped us with our up-to-date lab equipment. A big thank you to the following for supporting renewable energy education:

Your Generosity Ensures our Success!

SEI would like to welcome our new members! As a membership-based non-profit, SEI's members are the heart of our organization and allow us to continue our educational programs. SEI Staff are passionate about the work that we do and membership dues help sustain our renewable energy endeavors.

Please join us! Membership benefits include (depending on membership level) a one year subscription to either Home Power magazine or E magazine, the Renewable Energy Handbook for Homeowners, an organic cotton/hemp SEI t-shirt, an SEI bumpersticker, and more!

Click here for details on how to become an SEI member.

To all SEI members . . . SEI sends thanks!