Next Forum: Thursday, May 10, 2012

Movie Night! - "Burning In The Sun"

"Riveting...the ramifications are extraordinary"   

 - James Van Maanen, Trust Movies

Boston Area Solar Energy Association proudly presents......

Cinema for Peace 2012 International Green Film Award-winning, feature-length documentary film: 'Burning in the Sun' 

Daniel Dembele envisions the rural villages of Mali in a new light - solar powered light.  

"Before Banko's school had electricity, every year 20 percent of students passed their national exams. After Daniel installed lights, 97 percent passed."   - [from the film]  

"If you're educated, you could help develop your village."   - Jenebou [student]      

Dr. Richard Komp becomes Daniel's mentor as they embark on a transforming journey, hand-fabricating photovoltaic panels, assembling solar cookers, and bringing together opposing groups - rebels and government - to put their differences aside and unite in a shared project with a common vision.  Their journey ignites innovation, resourcefulness and cooperation, as friendships form and hope is illuminated.  

Come see the film and discuss it with pioneering renewable energy scientist, activist, author of 'Practical Photovoltaics', and our honored guest, Dr. Richard Komp.   

Location: First Parish in Cambridge Unitarian Universalist;  3 Church Street, Harvard Square

Time: Doors open at 7:00 p.m.; Presentation begins at 7:30 p.m

Note:

April 4th, 2012, AAENE Monthly Meeting: "Computer Room and Data Center Efficiency.  Embassy Suites, Waltham, 6:30-8:30.  More Information Cost (dinner included) $40. AAENE Website

On-Going:

One-day Workshops for Building Professionals, Various Locations.  Smart Building: High Performance Homes: learn the latest in smart building techniques through presentations, case studies and discussion, from foundation to roofs.  Presented by the Center for EcoTechnology and the CSG; and the Mass. Department of Energy Resources.  Smart Building Flyer.

First Wednesday of the Month: AEENE Dinner Meeting and Seminar: The Association of Energy Engineers, New England Chapter has its monthly meeting.  AEENE Meeting Schedule

Legislative:

House Bill 01004 "An Act Pertaining to Green Energy Career Development" has been introduced for consideration in the 2011-2012 legislative session: this bill is the first step in creating a solar system contractor license class in Massachusetts.  A solar system contractor license provides a clear career goal for those entering and employed by the growing solar industry in Massachusetts, protecting employers, potential employees, and consumers. For more information on the bill -- and how to lend your support: www.masolarlaws.com.  Find your representative: www.malegislature.gov/people/findmylegislator. 

Volunteers Always Needed for the Forum, the annual Junior Solar Sprint competition, the website. . . contact Mary Essary Hoyer.

Basea Forums:

Jan, 2012: Martin Singh, MIT, Weather in a Changing Climate. Jan Forum Flyer; MartinSingh Presentation: pdf.  Martin Singh Presentation SlideShow (withvideo).

Dec: Brian Butler, Boston Green Building; David Legg, Consultant and former manager of National Grid's Deep Energy Retrofit Program; and Henry MacLean, Timeless Architecture; An Update on Deep Energy Retrofits for Buildings - the Intersection of Human-Based and Energy Efficient Design.    Dec. Forum Flyer

Nov: Forum Postponed due to weather. 

Oct: Ken Ward, 350.org, Reaching Sustainability Oct. Forum Flyer 

Ken Ward Presentation

Sept: Stephen R. Connors, MIT Energy Initiative, "Getting to Plug and Play in Renewables: Challenges and Opportunities for Clean Energy during the Economic Doldrums". 

Sept. Forum Flyer  Presentation  Links to Maps

Information on previous forums:  2011-12   Past Years

The BASEA forums are held September through May, the second Thursday of each month, at the 1st Parish Unitarian Church, #3 Church St., Harvard Square, Cambridge.  Reception begins at 7:00 p.m., with the program beginning at 7:30.  The forums are free and open to the public. 

BASEA Activities and Services

• BASEA Forum - Renewable Energy Lecture Series. 

• Junior Solar Sprint - Model solar car competition for middle school science students, organized and sponsored by BASEA in Eastern Massachusetts.

BASEA is looking for additional ways to help create a more sustainable energy future.

Please spend some time thinking about this question, and send your suggestions in to us.  Also, if you are interested in working with this group, please let us know.  Send comments or questions to mfe.foresightproject@gmail.com. 

• NESEA Chapter - BASEA is the Boston area chapter of the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA). Links to NESEA and other regional, national and international solar organizations can be found at BASEA Links.

• Referral Program - Write us for information on solar vendors, designers, architects, installers and service in your area.  We want to help you with practical ways you can use solar and other sustainable energy technology.

BASEA's Mission

The Boston Area Solar Energy Association is convinced that New England's primary dependence on non-renewable energy sources is costly to our environmental, social, economic and political systems.

Therefore, we foster the design and use of solar and sustainable energy technologies through education, advocacy and the demonstration of practical, cost effective techniques.

It is our goal to promote Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future.

Please remember that your donations and membership support BASEA.

BASEA is affiliated with


The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association

The American Solar Energy Association.

The International Solar Energy Association