Arizona Solar Center - Your Guide to Solar and Other Renewable Energy Sources in Arizona

This free, self-guided tour of Valley solar, sustainable, and Green buildings offers the public access to a dazzling variety of technologies, equipment, and strategies for energy and resource wise, desert appropriate, and environmentally responsible living in the Arizona desert.

The annual, long running Valley favorite Solar & Sustainable Buildings Tour is part of the National Solar Tour put on by the American Solar Energy Society (ASES). ASES is the nation’s largest and oldest solar and sustainability membership organization.

See projects ranging from new construction to remodels; from residences to public buildings; and from simple to complex. See passive (non mechanical) and active (mechanical) solar applications for heating and cooling, water heating; power generation and even cooking. See energy and resource efficient applications of water catchment and water reuse. See a variety of Green building strategies in creating a comfortable and environmentally appropriate lifestyle in our severe desert environment.

A special treat — meet the people who created and live in these buildings and who will be sharing their experiences in creating and experiencing these solar and sustainable buildings. Ask questions, learn about ways to incorporate their lessons and experiences into your own life and environments. Talks at each site will be on the hour with a noon-time break.

There is something for everybody, whether it is low cost, high technology, desert design, or simple environmental and behavioral techniques: a day of technology, strategies and the people taking action.

Specific Tour information will be on this website. — Check it often as content may change - with the addition of sites or adjustments in availability.

This free, self-guided tour is put on by the Arizona Solar Energy Association — State Chapter of the national Solar Energy Society; the Arizona Solar Center — the State's go-to non-profit solar collaborative; and the City of Scottsdale Green Building Program.

Special thanks to Donna DiFrancesco, City of Mesa Conservation Specialist, Environmental & Sustainability, and to ASU Professor Dr. Martin Pasqualetti and his student volunteers.

For questions and additional information please contact Dan Aiello at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Or call 602-952-8192.

Tour Sites

Saturday, October 22
SCOTTSDALE
	Becker Residence –	12176 E Double Tree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85259	1
	Garrett Residence –	8502 E. Cactus Wren, Scottsdale, AZ 85250	2
	Edwards Remodel –	8737 East Valley View Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85250	3
MESA
	Catlin Residence –	120 S. Omaha Street, Mesa, AZ 85205	4
TEMPE
	Hoffman Residence –	1430 S. Roosevelt St., Tempe, AZ 85281	5
	Tempe Beach Park Solar Installation –	Mill Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85281	6
PHOENIX
	Peris Residence –	337 West Roma Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85013	7
	Dunton Residence –	16026 S. 14th Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85045	8
Sunday, October 23
SCOTTSDALE
	Edwards Residence –	8151 E. Smokehouse Trail, Scottsdale, AZ 85266	9
	Grieb Residence –	(Withdrawn from tour)
MESA
	Barnhart Studio –	506 N. Center St., Mesa, AZ 85201	10
	DiFrancesco-Priebe Residence –	463 N. MacDonald Street, Mesa, AZ 85201	11
	Catlin Residence –	120 S. Omaha Street, Mesa, AZ 85205	4
TEMPE
	Hoffman Residence –	1430 S. Roosevelt St., Tempe, AZ 85281	5
	Tempe Beach Park Solar Installation	Mill Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85281	6
PHOENIX
	Dunton Residence –	16026 S. 14th Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85045	8

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