Potomac Region Solar Energy Association


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Who is PRSEA?

The Potomac Region Solar Energy Association (PRSEA) is a non-profit organization whose purposes are to further the development, use of, and support for solar energy and related arts, sciences, and technologies with concern for the economic, environmental, and social fabric of the region.

Click here to download an application to become a member of PRSEA.


New!!! PRSEA has instituted a group of message forums on topics related to solar energy and its use. You can read the forums without registering, but you must register and be approved before you'll be able to send and reply to messages. Please feel free to give the forums a try. Suggestions for new topics are welcomed.


On the Kill-A-Watt Meter

Did you recently join PRSEA and receive a Kill-A-Watt meter? You can download the following documents regarding the use of the Kill-A-Watt meter:


LATEST UPDATE: With the extensions of the production tax credit (PTC) and investment tax credit (ITC), the solar movement will see a further boost to its already healthy outlook. With the provisions, such as an 8-year extension of the 30% ITC for commercial and residential applications and the removal of the $2,000 cap; repeal of the limitation on utilities from claiming ITC; and allowability for credits to be used to offset alternative minimum tax are sure to encourage further development of this thriving market.


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Photovoltaic Array
This shiny new 1.0 KW photovoltaic array will generate over 30,000 kilowatt hours over its 25-year design life. This equates to approximately 20 tons of CO2 that will not be released into the atmosphere via fossil fuel use. Who says small scale solar energy can’t have an impact!


Coming Events Calendar

General Membership Meeting Announcement

Saturday, July 11, 2009

The General Membership Meeting will be held on Saturday, July 11th, from 2:30 PM until 4:30 PM, at the Arlington Central Library Auditorium, 1015 North Quincy St., Arlington, Virginia. Get a map and join us!

Speaking at the meeting will be Will Stewart, a professional engineer and nationally known expert in passive solar design. CarbonfreeDC is co-sponsoring the meeting with us!

2009 19th Annual Washington DC Tour of Solar Homes

October 03-04, 2009

The 2009 19th Annual Washington DC Tour of Solar Homes is coming the first weekend in October, 2009. Details will soon be available at http://www.solartour.org.

Solar Decathlon

October 9-13 and 15-18, 2009

The Solar Decathlon takes place October 9-13 and 15-18, 2009 on the National Mall, Washington, DC. 20 college and university teams will have solar-powered houses open to the public on the Mall, competing for the title of most attractive and energy-efficient house. Nearby schools competing include Penn State University and Virginia Tech. Details are available at http://www.solardecathlon.org.

Green Building Institute classes

The Green Building Institute, located at the Enviro Center, 7761 Waterloo Road, Jessup, MD 20794, is holding classes in the coming months. Registration is required. Call them on 443-733-1234 to reserve your place in the class of your choice. Register online at http://www.greenbuildinginstitute.org.