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A Comprehensive Regional Festival and Conference on
Sustainability and Energy Independence |
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Here's your chance to
"Be Part of the Solution"
Buy a ticket to win a 50mpg hybrid car!
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2009 Festival Dates:
Fri., Sat. & Sun. - Sept. 18, 19, 20
at the Kempton Community Center,
Kempton, PA |
A three-day festival about renewable energy, natural building construction, sustainable agriculture, land-use planning, forestry and healthy living practices in general.
Featuring dynamic speakers, national exhibitors, workshops, hands-on demonstrations, vendors, live music and entertainment, children's activities, food and more.
We have some great new and exciting additions this year: eARTh an environmentally friendly art show, our second annual Sustainable Fashion Show, expanded vendor and exhibitor area, more food and more fun. |
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 How Much Will My Solar Panels Cost?
See Solar Economics Slideshow and use SunnyMoney Estimator to calculate your solar electric project cost. Enter your data and SunnyMoney, developed by Vera Cole of MAREA, will estimate the system size, environmental impact, final cost after rebates & credits, and even how much your home will appreciate. |
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GET INVOLVED! Attend Our Monthly Public Meetings
Learn about Renewable Energy & Sustainable Living and
Help Plan Next Year's Festival
Next Meeting Date: June 30, 7 PM
at TEK Park, Breinigsville, PA
[GET DIRECTIONS]
"Time for a Carbon Tax"
Eron Lloyd, an economics researcher, discusses why Pennsylvania needs to be the first state to implement a carbon tax—defined as a tax on the carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels.
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MAREA launches a new website:
Check it out and see how we are making a difference in our communities. www.themarea.org |
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Bill Hennessy of MAREA Receives NABCEP Certification
 MAREA Exec. Director Bill Hennessy (left) leads a solar installation workshop at Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA.
Bill is now one of only 10 NABCEP certified PV Installers in the entire state of Pennsylvania. This credential assures his placement on the qualified installers list for PA’s new solar rebate program, when it comes out.
Congratulations, Bill. The organization is extremely proud of your leadership and accomplishments. |
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 Some sunny news on this year's PA solar rebate program:
Download a Draft Copy of the Guidlines
For photovoltaic's (grid-tied solar only), rebates of $2 to $2.50/installed watt are being considered, up to a maximum of 10kw. Solar hot water, which has the quickest payback for renewables, will have a 25 percent match--up to $2,000 for residential and $20,000 for small business.
Grants will be awarded on a first-come-first-serve basis to approved applications. Households are eligible to receive on PV and one solar hot water grant. |
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MAREA Leads Workshop at
Muhlenberg College
 Muhlenberg Solar Scholars install rooftop system at student union
MAREA Executive Director Bill Hennessy, Jesse Waters of EcoElectric, Dr. Vera Cole & Phil Jones head up the training and coordinate the installation of the 3.2 kw photovoltaic (PV) system. |
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