New GEO News Magazine! March 2009 Solar Thermal Consumer Guide Free copies of this magazine are available at all upcoming GEO events or you may download this web-based version.  CLICK HERE!  Learn more about Great Advertising Opportunities  Free to GEO Members Free to Public at GEO Events Shown Below   ***********UPCOMING GEO EVENTS************** Central Ohio Clean Energy Network Meeting Thursday, July 9, 7:30 - 9:30 AM  Note: Not July 2, due to holiday Governor's Residence 358 Parkview Ave., Bexley, OH Hear solar expert Geoff Greenfield discuss the latest advances in both commercial and residential solar electric technology, including panel efficiencies, racking solutions and micro-inverters. Learn what works and what doesn't, as well as what is around the corner in this exciting and important field. In addition to discussing technology, Geoff will explain solar economics, including grants, tax credits and payback.   RSVP to Sarah by noon on Wed. July 8 at (614) 985 - 6131 or sarah@greenenergyohio.org.     Northeast Clean Energy Network Meeting Saturday, July 11 at 10:00AM The Kilpatrick Farm in Warren Township Hewitt-Gifford Road (west of Todd Ave. - signs will assist)   Attend a free meeting, open to the public, to view a 6.7kW on-grid photo voltaic (PV) solar array on a farm building.  The owner will explain the system, his installation experience, and the results on his electric bills. For more information, contact Dave Ambrose at ambrose@infohio.org or call 330-647-3666.  Solar Hot Water Technical Training Program July 29-31 from 10:00AM - 5:00PM Cuyahoga Community College - Corporate College East Green Academy and Center for Sustainability 4400 Richmond Road - Warrensville, OH - 44128   Learn how to design and install a solar thermal system for commercial and residential buildings.  These three-day training programs cover solar resource fundamentals, solar thermal applications, components, codes and standards, and federal/state grants and incentives.   Northeast Green Energy & Green Jobs Workshop and Tradeshow Event  Exhibitor online registration now available! Saturday, August 1 from 9:00AM - 4:00PM Cuyahoga Community College - Corporate College East Green Academy and Center for Sustainability 4400 Richmond Road - Warrensville, OH - 44128 Join GEO and our partners for the 4th in a series of 5 Regional Workshops focused on clean energy technologies.  Learn from industry experts about solar, wind, biomass, energy efficiency, green building and more.  Interact with clean energy companies from around Ohio.  View presentations from the Columbus and Cincinnati Workshops.     Review GEO's Calendar of Events for a Listing of Additional Programs, including Regional Green Energy & Green Jobs Workshop & Tradeshow Events, Solar Electric Training Programs, Solar Thermal Training Programs, Monthly Clean Energy Meetings, The Annual Ohio Solar Tour, and more...   Podcasts of Going Green Public Radio Series & Special Documentary: The Greening of Ohio            Register Your Bulb Ohio's Renewable Energy Installers A directory of certified Photovoltaic Installers/Integrators Ohio Governor's Solar PV   &  Progressive Field PV See How Solar Works in Columbus & Cleveland! Find Solar Check out Solar Maps, Calculators, and Resources Ohio Wind Resources Map An Interactive Wind Map on the Ohio Power Siting Board's Web site ASES Green Energy Ohio is a Chapter of the American Solar Energy Society     Top News for Clean Energy in Ohio     TOP STORY: House Narrowly Passes Climate Bill - Reaction Roundup City of Cleveland Passes Wind Turbine Zoning Legislation - See Article PUCO Adopts Rules for Renewable Portfolios Standard - See PUCO site GEO LAUNCHES NEW RESIDENTIAL SOLAR THERMAL REBATE PROGRAM Federal Stimulus (ARRA) Enacts Extensive Green Energy Laws - Solar  Wind Congressional Research Service Overview of ARRA Energy Provisions  Ohio Energy Office Announces Residential Solar Electric Grants - See NOFAs Ohio Energy Office Announces Solar Thermal & Small Wind Grants - See NOFAs Updated 4/19/2009     See More at GEO in the News 2008                                                                                 CONTACT US                        Main Office: 7870 Olentangy River Road Suite 209 Columbus, OH 43235 Phone: 614.985.6131   Fax:  614.888.9716 geo@greenenergyohio.org TOLL FREE: (866) GREEN OH Northeast Ohio Office: City Club Building 850 Euclid Ave, Suite 1027 Cleveland, OH 44114 Phone: 216.526.5545    Fax: 216.619.5026 athan@greenenergyohio.org Southwest Ohio Office: Phone: (513) 293-3241 jack.clock@greenenergyohio.org Wind Program Office: Phone: (216) 789-5248 kemp@greenenergyohio.org                                                    Job, Internship & Volunteer Opportunities Interested in advancing the use of clean, renewable energy across the Buckeye State? 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