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October 4
th
, 2014
The 19
th
Annual
National Solar Tour:
Tampa Bay Edition
Tour Guide

To learn more please visit:
http://tampabaysolartour.weebly.com
http://nationalsolartour.org

2

Table of Contents
We need to bring sustainable
energy to every corner of the globe
with technologies like solar energy
mini-grids, solar powered lights,
and wind turbines.

--Ban Ki-moon
Secretary-General of the United
Nations



NOTES:
3

The Air Conditioner:
About 70% of home electricity costs arise from cooling and heating
the house. Turn off your air conditioner 30 minutes before you plan
on leaving your home or office. The building should easily maintain
its temperature for that duration.
Clean or replace your air filter monthly for optimum performance.
Clean the exterior condenser unit and make sure it is not
obstructed by foliage.

Lighting:
Replace incandescent lighting as needed with compact fluorescent
lighting. CFLs use 75% less energy and last 8-10 times longer than
incandescent lighting, making them worth the additional upfront
cost. Fluorescent lighting also generates a negligible amount of
heat compared to incandescent lighting. (Please dispose of all
fluorescent bulbs properly as they contain trace amounts of
mercury).

In the Kitchen:
Try using smaller appliances for everyday kitchen use, such as a
toaster oven instead of a full sized oven.
The oven generates a lot of heat. Check to make sure the seals in
the oven fit properly.
Wash dishes by hand when possible.
Your fridge and freezer get cold air from small openings inside.
Make sure as to not obstruct this opening with any groceries to
allow ease of airflow and more efficient operation.
Manually defrost freezer if more than of frost builds up.

Doing Laundry:
Only run the washer and dryer when fully loaded, use cold water
for washing, and clean the dryer filter after each load.
If possible, use a clothesline instead of a dryer.





Welcome Message
-Rachana Vidhi, Ph.D.
-Trang Tran
Schedule (Page 2)
-Guest Speakers:
* Dr. Goswami
* Dr. Stefanakos
* Dr. Sharon Hanna-West
* Shelly Aubuchon
2014 Featured Homes

2014 Solar Tour Map

2014 Featured Homes.

USF is Going Green!

Sun Facts!

Special Thanks

Tour Directions

About ISES POWER

Energy Conservation Tips


Conservation tips
















Tour Organizers:

Rachana Vidhi, Ph.D
Trang Tran
Taher Hussein

The Tampa Bay
Solar Tour is
organized by ISES:
POWER at USF, an
organization working
on promoting
education and
awareness about
renewable energy.
Table of contents:
4












ISES: POWER at USF is the student organization level of the
International society. The purpose of the organization is to help society
transition to a world that runs on renewable energy through education at
the university level.

Throughout the year, ISES holds meetings, guest lectures from
professors, social events, volunteer opportunities, and tours of local
energy sources for its members.


About I.S.E.S: Power
Teams members:
Pedro Zamora-Albor
Thao Pham
Esther Leong
Chandler Walton
Jamie Trahan
Sheila Tirey
Van Nguyen
Kyle Lamothe
Elizabeth Macmeeken
Jessica Martinez
Barry Osterman-Burgess
Arun Kumar Narasimhan
Saumya Sharma
Rajeev Kamal
Tyagi Ramakrishnan
Kenny Ezevillo
Alexander Tremper
Hemanth Kumar Chaturvedula
Jamie Mohammed
Jonathan Nieves
In 2014, ISES: POWER was awarded the Outstanding New Student
Organization, which recognizes a student organization at the
University of South Florida that enhanced the University community
by utilizing a different and/or creative approach.
Volunteers:
Andres F. Perez
Jorge Zamora
Simone Campbell
Clarissa H. Arriga
Corri Marteny
Jared Smoot
Andrew Tamasy
Christina Williamson
Shelsea Veloz
Melvin Aparicio
Tara Giovannone


Welcome To the Tour!
The ASES National Solar Tour is the largest grassroots solar event in the
nation, involving approximately 150,000 participants and 5,000 solar-energy sites
nationwide.
This Tour offers the opportunity to informally tour innovative green
homes and businesses, and see how solar energy can be used efficiently. The tour
hopes to inspire people across the nation to make sustainable energy choices
reduce costs, support energy independence, protect against power outages, and
reduce carbon emissions.
This is a chance to see affordable and practical technologies, in your
neighborhood, that benefit the environment and are part of the solution to our
nations energy problems.


The event offers participants great opportunities to
showcase how neighbors in local communities are using solar
energy as well as other sustainable technologies to improve their
energy efficiency, reduce their monthly utility bills and help to
prevent climate changes.
Your participation is a stepping-stone to move closer
towards a sustainable energy era. Lets get started and together
we can bring sun energy to the Sunshine State, Florida!

--Trang Tran, Event Coordinator and Tour Director
ISES: POWER at USF

We are living in probably the most privileged
era in history of humankind where we have some of the
best technologies and the easy access to fossil fuel to
make them a possibility. With all these advantages, we
have to accept the responsibilities that come along.
Conserving these for future generations is certainly one
of these. Solar energy is the need of the day. We cannot
wait any longer to use more renewable energy.

It's time we break the myth that solar energy is unaffordable. This event
will allow those who have already installed solar systems to share their
experiences with the Tampa Bay community. The sunshine state has been lagging
behind in using the sun effectively and this event can give a kick-start. Organized
nationally by the American Solar Energy Society (ASES), the national chapter of
the International Solar Energy Society (ISES), this is the largest grassroots solar
event in the country. I thank you all for joining the initiative and welcome you to
the ISES/ASES family.
--Rachana Vidhi, Ph.D.
Supervisor, Tampa Bay Solar Tour
Founder, ISES:POWER



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Schedule and Relevant Information
Kick off event:

Time: 10 AM 11 AM















Location: Hall of Flags, Engineering II building (ENB)
3820 Alumni Drive, Tampa, FL 33620








Tour Time: During the following hours, you are welcome to visit
any of the tour locations, provided on pages 3-6.

Visiting hours: 11 AM 4 PM






Dr. Yogi Goswami
Dr. Stefanakos
Tour Directions


The tour guides for Tampa Bay edition and those by
Solar Today can be collected from the ISES:
POWER booth.

You are welcome to talk to the other exhibitors
present at the USF Hall of Flags.

The home tour will be done outside the houses only.
Attendees are not permitted to go inside the house
under any circumstances

Please take care of the hours requested by
homeowners and be considerate of their properties
(no littering please).

Please be respectful to the homeowners while
visiting and ask only the relevant questions.

Please note that you will be visiting private homes, and
as such, access to restroom facilities will not be
available. Please plan accordingly.





Co-directors of the USF Clean Energy Research Center, Dr. Yogi
Goswami and Dr. Elias Stefanakos, former USF Exide Distinguished
Lecturer, Dr. Sharon Hanna-West and the Renewable Energy
Program Manager for Tampa Electric, Ms. Shelly Aubuchon will be
present to give their insight on the importance of solar energy, its
applications, and the benefits that it could bring to the Tampa Bay
area.

6

The following homes are participating in the tour. You can visit
any of the following homes in any order during the specific
visiting hours.

Location # 1: Residential

Location: 2345 Dekan Lane, Land o Lakes, FL 34639

Directions: From USF, head to N 30
th
St/Bruce B Downs Blvd.
Continue driving for 1.0miles and turn left onto E Bears Ave. Drive for
1.9 miles and turn right onto U.S. 41 N. Continue driving for 7.5 miles
and make a right onto Carson Drive. After 0.70 miles turn right onto
Oasis Drive and after 0.2 miles turn right onto Dekan Lane. Destination
will be on the left.

Description: This home features a 6.5kW PV supplying 1/2 of power,
sealed attic, white roof, duel compressor AC, low window exposure to
the south, thermal isolation between steel roof and rest of house, dual
pain windows, foam insulation.



Location # 2: Flex House

Location: 3702 Spectrum Blvd, Tampa

Directions: Across from the Hall of Flags, College of Engineering.

Description: Net zero energy house, made from sustainable
material for Florida climate.



2014 Featured Homes Special Thanks to our Sponsor



We would like to acknowledge the support
from Sierra Club for the sponsorship of a bus
to facilitate this event.

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Location # 3: Solar Power Plant
Location: 3702 Spectrum Blvd, Tampa

Directions: USF Campus; across College of Engineering

Description: 14 rows of 14 parabolic trough solar collectors.
50 kWe power generation capacity using an organic Rankine
cycle.


Location # 4: Solar Parking Lot
Location: 3820 Alumni Drive, Tampa

Directions: 3820 Alumni Drive, Tampa (USF Campus;
across College of Engineering).

Description: Solar parking lot


House # 5: Sustainable Farm
Location: 918 W Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL 33604

Directions: From USF, turn onto E Fowler Ave, and get onto I-275 S.
Drive for 5.9 miles and take exit 48 to Sligh Ave. Turn right onto E
Sligh Ave and destination will be on the left.

Description: 1.2 KW PV system, aquaponic system, rainwater
catchment system
2014 Featured Homes continued.

Over 2 billion people in the world do not have access to
electricity. For most, solar panels would be the cheapest way
for them to get power but they cannot afford it.

Photovoltaic panels, typically made out of the element silicon,
generate direct current (DC) electricity. Unfortunately air
conditioning systems and most appliances in the home run off
of alternating current (AC) electricity so the energy must be
converted with a device called an inverter.

In one hour, more sunlight falls on the earth than what is used
by the entire population in one year. Unfortunately technical
and socioeconomic constraints prohibit us from using a large
fraction of this energy.

Did you know that there are 2 ways to produce electricity from
sunlight? Not only can solar panels produce electricity directly
by converting light into electricity, but sunlight can be
converted to heat. This thermal energy can be used to produce
steam, which can then power a large turbine like those in coal
powered plants. This indirect method undergoes the following
conversion: sunlight -> thermal energy -> mechanical energy
-> electrical energy

Did you know that the suns rays must hit a solar panel at
exactly 90 degrees in order to get rated efficiency of the same
panel? Otherwise, it will continue to produce electricity but at a
lower efficiency.



Sun Facts!
8

Location #6: Residential
Location: 8214 N. 11
th
St. Tampa 33604

Directions: Head west on USF Pine Drive toward
N 30th St/Bruce B Downs Blvd, take the 1st left onto N 30th St/Bruce
B Downs Blvd, turn right onto E Busch Blvd, Turn left onto N12th St,
turn right onto E Waters Ave, take the 1st left onto N 11th St
Description: 9 Panel tracking array that produces 1000 watts of power
which is stored into battery bank of 12 batteries and then to a control
center that has inverter and electrical panel to service areas of the
house. This location features several hydroponics systems for growing
food and also a 320 watt solar system to power the hydro pumps and
the greenhouse fans.

Location #7: Residential
Location: 818 Zack St., Tampa, 33602

Directions: Get on I-275 S in Tampa from E Fowler
Ave, continue on I-275S to N Jefferson St. Take exit 45A from I-275S,
take N Orange Ave to E Zack St. Continue onto N Jefferson St, slight
left onto Pierce St, and take the 2nd left onto E Zack St.

Description: Ice making chiller with Thermal Storage (ice), building
lighting retrofit, water conservation measures, occupancy sensors,
condensate recovery system, 3 energy star buildings in county. 196kW
PV system on Courthouse.


Location #8: Residential
Location: 7015 N 40th St, Tampa 33608

Directions: Head south on USF Bull Run Drive toward E Fowler Ave,
turn right onto E Fowler Ave, turn left onto N 40
th
St/N Malcolm
Mckinley Dr, at the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on N 40
th
St,
Make a U turn at E Norfolk St.

Description: Grid-tied 11.58 KW PV system with a solar water heating
system





2014 Featured Homes continued
USF Is Going Green!
The Flex House has a net energy consumption of zero,
and it is located across the Halls
of Flags, College of Engineering II.

A project led by Dr. Goswami and his team at the
College of Engineering, this solar power plant aims to
find a way to make solar energy available 24 hours a
day at affordable prices.
9
Location #9: ** ONLY FROM 11 AM - 1 PM
Location: 18158 Portside St, Tampa 33647 St,
Tampa 33647

Directions: Head north to N 30
th
St/Bruce B Downs Blvd for 7.4 miles,
turn right onto Cross Creek Blvd for 2.9 miles, turn left onto Sandy
Pointe Dr. for 381 feet, turn left onto Isleworth Avenue for 0.2 miles,
and take the 1
st
right onto Portside Street for 0.3 miles will reach
destination.

Description: Grid-tied 6KW PV system with a solar water heating
system.

Location #10:Residential
Location: 11155 117th Lane, Seminole, FL 33778

Directions: Get on I-275 S in Tampa from E Fowler Ave, follow I-276
S to 118th Ave N in Pinellas Park, take exit 30 from I-275 S. Merge
onto 118th Ave N, continue onto Bryan Dairy Rd, and continue onto
Co Rd 296/102nd Ave. Turn right onto 119th St. 119th St turns slightly
right and becomes 118th St, continue straight onto 110th Terrace, 110th
Terrace turns left to become 117th Ln.

Description: 5kW PV system, solar hot water heater.

Location #11: ** ONLY FROM 2 PM - 4 PM
Location: 6015 S. Elkins Ave. Tampa, FL 33611

Directions: Get on I-275 S from E Fowler Ave, continue on I-275 S.
Take Selmon Expressway to W Bay to Bay Blvd in Palma Ceia. Take
exit 3 from Selmon Expressway. Turn right onto W Bay to Bay Blvd
(signs for Bay to Bay Blvd E). Turn right onto Bayshore Blvd, slightly
right to stay on Bayshore Blvd, turn right onto Interbay Blvd, take the
2
nd
left onto S Elkins Ave.

Description: Net zero energy home and a green home. Installed a roof
mounted 8160-Watt (8.6 kW) solar electric system, which included 32
Solar panels (255 watts each). Installed direct circulation solar hot
water system. Installed Exterior film to the exterior of all windows,
bolstering and heat rejection and energy saving properties of windows.

2014 Featured Homes continued 2014 Featured Homes continued
Location #12: Residential
Location: 16042 Eagle River Way Tampa Fl, 33624

Directions: Head West on USF Holly Drive toward N 30
th
St/Bruce B
Downs Blvd, take E Bears Ave to Pennington Rd in Greater Northdale.
Turn right onto Pennington Rd, turn right onto Scrimshaw Dr. Take 1
st

right onto Pennsbury Dr, take 2
nd
right onto Eagle River Way.

Description: A shallow 9200 gallon fiberglass pool heated by 4 solar
panels. Passive heating system.


Location #13: Residential
Location: 2502 Bethlehem road, Plant City 33565.

Directions: Get on I-75 S, take I-4 E to McIntosh Rd. Take exit 14
from I-4 E. Turn right onto McIntosh Rd (signs for Dover), turn left
onto FL-600 E/US-92 E, and turn left onto Bethlehem Rd.

Description: A grid tied 5,800 watt solar electric and 20 tube
evacuated water heater tied to an existing conventional 50 gallon water
heater. Their system makes more energy than they consume. They
intend to add electric car and another 6,000 watts solar electric system
within a year.

9
Location #9: ** ONLY FROM 11 AM - 1 PM
Location: 18158 Portside St, Tampa 33647 St,
Tampa 33647

Directions: Head north to N 30
th
St/Bruce B Downs Blvd for 7.4 miles,
turn right onto Cross Creek Blvd for 2.9 miles, turn left onto Sandy
Pointe Dr. for 381 feet, turn left onto Isleworth Avenue for 0.2 miles,
and take the 1
st
right onto Portside Street for 0.3 miles will reach
destination.

Description: Grid-tied 6KW PV system with a solar water heating
system.

Location #10:Residential
Location: 11155 117th Lane, Seminole, FL 33778

Directions: Get on I-275 S in Tampa from E Fowler Ave, follow I-276
S to 118th Ave N in Pinellas Park, take exit 30 from I-275 S. Merge
onto 118th Ave N, continue onto Bryan Dairy Rd, and continue onto
Co Rd 296/102nd Ave. Turn right onto 119th St. 119th St turns slightly
right and becomes 118th St, continue straight onto 110th Terrace, 110th
Terrace turns left to become 117th Ln.

Description: 5kW PV system, solar hot water heater.

Location #11: ** ONLY FROM 2 PM - 4 PM
Location: 6015 S. Elkins Ave. Tampa, FL 33611

Directions: Get on I-275 S from E Fowler Ave, continue on I-275 S.
Take Selmon Expressway to W Bay to Bay Blvd in Palma Ceia. Take
exit 3 from Selmon Expressway. Turn right onto W Bay to Bay Blvd
(signs for Bay to Bay Blvd E). Turn right onto Bayshore Blvd, slightly
right to stay on Bayshore Blvd, turn right onto Interbay Blvd, take the
2
nd
left onto S Elkins Ave.

Description: Net zero energy home and a green home. Installed a roof
mounted 8160-Watt (8.6 kW) solar electric system, which included 32
Solar panels (255 watts each). Installed direct circulation solar hot
water system. Installed Exterior film to the exterior of all windows,
bolstering and heat rejection and energy saving properties of windows.

2014 Featured Homes continued 2014 Featured Homes continued
Location #12: Residential
Location: 16042 Eagle River Way Tampa Fl, 33624

Directions: Head West on USF Holly Drive toward N 30
th
St/Bruce B
Downs Blvd, take E Bears Ave to Pennington Rd in Greater Northdale.
Turn right onto Pennington Rd, turn right onto Scrimshaw Dr. Take 1
st

right onto Pennsbury Dr, take 2
nd
right onto Eagle River Way.

Description: A shallow 9200 gallon fiberglass pool heated by 4 solar
panels. Passive heating system.


Location #13: Residential
Location: 2502 Bethlehem road, Plant City 33565.

Directions: Get on I-75 S, take I-4 E to McIntosh Rd. Take exit 14
from I-4 E. Turn right onto McIntosh Rd (signs for Dover), turn left
onto FL-600 E/US-92 E, and turn left onto Bethlehem Rd.

Description: A grid tied 5,800 watt solar electric and 20 tube
evacuated water heater tied to an existing conventional 50 gallon water
heater. Their system makes more energy than they consume. They
intend to add electric car and another 6,000 watts solar electric system
within a year.

6

The following homes are participating in the tour. You can visit
any of the following homes in any order during the specific
visiting hours.

Location # 1: Residential

Location: 2345 Dekan Lane, Land o Lakes, FL 34639

Directions: From USF, head to N 30
th
St/Bruce B Downs Blvd.
Continue driving for 1.0miles and turn left onto E Bears Ave. Drive for
1.9 miles and turn right onto U.S. 41 N. Continue driving for 7.5 miles
and make a right onto Carson Drive. After 0.70 miles turn right onto
Oasis Drive and after 0.2 miles turn right onto Dekan Lane. Destination
will be on the left.

Description: This home features a 6.5kW PV supplying 1/2 of power,
sealed attic, white roof, duel compressor AC, low window exposure to
the south, thermal isolation between steel roof and rest of house, dual
pain windows, foam insulation.



Location # 2: Flex House

Location: 3702 Spectrum Blvd, Tampa

Directions: Across from the Hall of Flags, College of Engineering.

Description: Net zero energy house, made from sustainable
material for Florida climate.



2014 Featured Homes Special Thanks to our Sponsor



We would like to acknowledge the support
from Sierra Club for the sponsorship of a bus
to facilitate this event.

7
Location # 3: Solar Power Plant
Location: 3702 Spectrum Blvd, Tampa

Directions: USF Campus; across College of Engineering

Description: 14 rows of 14 parabolic trough solar collectors.
50 kWe power generation capacity using an organic Rankine
cycle.


Location # 4: Solar Parking Lot
Location: 3820 Alumni Drive, Tampa

Directions: 3820 Alumni Drive, Tampa (USF Campus;
across College of Engineering).

Description: Solar parking lot


House # 5: Sustainable Farm
Location: 918 W Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL 33604

Directions: From USF, turn onto E Fowler Ave, and get onto I-275 S.
Drive for 5.9 miles and take exit 48 to Sligh Ave. Turn right onto E
Sligh Ave and destination will be on the left.

Description: 1.2 KW PV system, aquaponic system, rainwater
catchment system
2014 Featured Homes continued.

Over 2 billion people in the world do not have access to
electricity. For most, solar panels would be the cheapest way
for them to get power but they cannot afford it.

Photovoltaic panels, typically made out of the element silicon,
generate direct current (DC) electricity. Unfortunately air
conditioning systems and most appliances in the home run off
of alternating current (AC) electricity so the energy must be
converted with a device called an inverter.

In one hour, more sunlight falls on the earth than what is used
by the entire population in one year. Unfortunately technical
and socioeconomic constraints prohibit us from using a large
fraction of this energy.

Did you know that there are 2 ways to produce electricity from
sunlight? Not only can solar panels produce electricity directly
by converting light into electricity, but sunlight can be
converted to heat. This thermal energy can be used to produce
steam, which can then power a large turbine like those in coal
powered plants. This indirect method undergoes the following
conversion: sunlight -> thermal energy -> mechanical energy
-> electrical energy

Did you know that the suns rays must hit a solar panel at
exactly 90 degrees in order to get rated efficiency of the same
panel? Otherwise, it will continue to produce electricity but at a
lower efficiency.



Sun Facts!
8

Location #6: Residential
Location: 8214 N. 11
th
St. Tampa 33604

Directions: Head west on USF Pine Drive toward
N 30th St/Bruce B Downs Blvd, take the 1st left onto N 30th St/Bruce
B Downs Blvd, turn right onto E Busch Blvd, Turn left onto N12th St,
turn right onto E Waters Ave, take the 1st left onto N 11th St
Description: 9 Panel tracking array that produces 1000 watts of power
which is stored into battery bank of 12 batteries and then to a control
center that has inverter and electrical panel to service areas of the
house. This location features several hydroponics systems for growing
food and also a 320 watt solar system to power the hydro pumps and
the greenhouse fans.

Location #7: Residential
Location: 818 Zack St., Tampa, 33602

Directions: Get on I-275 S in Tampa from E Fowler
Ave, continue on I-275S to N Jefferson St. Take exit 45A from I-275S,
take N Orange Ave to E Zack St. Continue onto N Jefferson St, slight
left onto Pierce St, and take the 2nd left onto E Zack St.

Description: Ice making chiller with Thermal Storage (ice), building
lighting retrofit, water conservation measures, occupancy sensors,
condensate recovery system, 3 energy star buildings in county. 196kW
PV system on Courthouse.


Location #8: Residential
Location: 7015 N 40th St, Tampa 33608

Directions: Head south on USF Bull Run Drive toward E Fowler Ave,
turn right onto E Fowler Ave, turn left onto N 40
th
St/N Malcolm
Mckinley Dr, at the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on N 40
th
St,
Make a U turn at E Norfolk St.

Description: Grid-tied 11.58 KW PV system with a solar water heating
system





2014 Featured Homes continued
USF Is Going Green!
The Flex House has a net energy consumption of zero,
and it is located across the Halls
of Flags, College of Engineering II.

A project led by Dr. Goswami and his team at the
College of Engineering, this solar power plant aims to
find a way to make solar energy available 24 hours a
day at affordable prices.
3

The Air Conditioner:
About 70% of home electricity costs arise from cooling and heating
the house. Turn off your air conditioner 30 minutes before you plan
on leaving your home or office. The building should easily maintain
its temperature for that duration.
Clean or replace your air filter monthly for optimum performance.
Clean the exterior condenser unit and make sure it is not
obstructed by foliage.

Lighting:
Replace incandescent lighting as needed with compact fluorescent
lighting. CFLs use 75% less energy and last 8-10 times longer than
incandescent lighting, making them worth the additional upfront
cost. Fluorescent lighting also generates a negligible amount of
heat compared to incandescent lighting. (Please dispose of all
fluorescent bulbs properly as they contain trace amounts of
mercury).

In the Kitchen:
Try using smaller appliances for everyday kitchen use, such as a
toaster oven instead of a full sized oven.
The oven generates a lot of heat. Check to make sure the seals in
the oven fit properly.
Wash dishes by hand when possible.
Your fridge and freezer get cold air from small openings inside.
Make sure as to not obstruct this opening with any groceries to
allow ease of airflow and more efficient operation.
Manually defrost freezer if more than of frost builds up.

Doing Laundry:
Only run the washer and dryer when fully loaded, use cold water
for washing, and clean the dryer filter after each load.
If possible, use a clothesline instead of a dryer.





Welcome Message
-Rachana Vidhi, Ph.D.
-Trang Tran
Schedule (Page 2)
-Guest Speakers:
* Dr. Goswami
* Dr. Stefanakos
* Dr. Sharon Hanna-West
* Shelly Aubuchon
2014 Featured Homes

2014 Solar Tour Map

2014 Featured Homes.

USF is Going Green!

Sun Facts!

Special Thanks

Tour Directions

About ISES POWER

Energy Conservation Tips


Conservation tips
















Tour Organizers:

Rachana Vidhi, Ph.D
Trang Tran
Taher Hussein

The Tampa Bay
Solar Tour is
organized by ISES:
POWER at USF, an
organization working
on promoting
education and
awareness about
renewable energy.
Table of contents:
5


Schedule and Relevant Information
Kick off event:

Time: 10 AM 11 AM















Location: Hall of Flags, Engineering II building (ENB)
3820 Alumni Drive, Tampa, FL 33620








Tour Time: During the following hours, you are welcome to visit
any of the tour locations, provided on pages 3-6.

Visiting hours: 11 AM 4 PM






Dr. Yogi Goswami
Dr. Stefanakos
Tour Directions


The tour guides for Tampa Bay edition and those by
Solar Today can be collected from the ISES:
POWER booth.

You are welcome to talk to the other exhibitors
present at the USF Hall of Flags.

The home tour will be done outside the houses only.
Attendees are not permitted to go inside the house
under any circumstances

Please take care of the hours requested by
homeowners and be considerate of their properties
(no littering please).

Please be respectful to the homeowners while
visiting and ask only the relevant questions.

Please note that you will be visiting private homes, and
as such, access to restroom facilities will not be
available. Please plan accordingly.





Co-directors of the USF Clean Energy Research Center, Dr. Yogi
Goswami and Dr. Elias Stefanakos, former USF Exide Distinguished
Lecturer, Dr. Sharon Hanna-West and the Renewable Energy
Program Manager for Tampa Electric, Ms. Shelly Aubuchon will be
present to give their insight on the importance of solar energy, its
applications, and the benefits that it could bring to the Tampa Bay
area.

4












ISES: POWER at USF is the student organization level of the
International society. The purpose of the organization is to help society
transition to a world that runs on renewable energy through education at
the university level.

Throughout the year, ISES holds meetings, guest lectures from
professors, social events, volunteer opportunities, and tours of local
energy sources for its members.


About I.S.E.S: Power
Teams members:
Pedro Zamora-Albor
Thao Pham
Esther Leong
Chandler Walton
Jamie Trahan
Sheila Tirey
Van Nguyen
Kyle Lamothe
Elizabeth Macmeeken
Jessica Martinez
Barry Osterman-Burgess
Arun Kumar Narasimhan
Saumya Sharma
Rajeev Kamal
Tyagi Ramakrishnan
Kenny Ezevillo
Alexander Tremper
Hemanth Kumar Chaturvedula
Jamie Mohammed
Jonathan Nieves
In 2014, ISES: POWER was awarded the Outstanding New Student
Organization, which recognizes a student organization at the
University of South Florida that enhanced the University community
by utilizing a different and/or creative approach.
Volunteers:
Andres F. Perez
Jorge Zamora
Simone Campbell
Clarissa H. Arriga
Corri Marteny
Jared Smoot
Andrew Tamasy
Christina Williamson
Shelsea Veloz
Melvin Aparicio
Tara Giovannone


Welcome To the Tour!
The ASES National Solar Tour is the largest grassroots solar event in the
nation, involving approximately 150,000 participants and 5,000 solar-energy sites
nationwide.
This Tour offers the opportunity to informally tour innovative green
homes and businesses, and see how solar energy can be used efficiently. The tour
hopes to inspire people across the nation to make sustainable energy choices
reduce costs, support energy independence, protect against power outages, and
reduce carbon emissions.
This is a chance to see affordable and practical technologies, in your
neighborhood, that benefit the environment and are part of the solution to our
nations energy problems.


The event offers participants great opportunities to
showcase how neighbors in local communities are using solar
energy as well as other sustainable technologies to improve their
energy efficiency, reduce their monthly utility bills and help to
prevent climate changes.
Your participation is a stepping-stone to move closer
towards a sustainable energy era. Lets get started and together
we can bring sun energy to the Sunshine State, Florida!

--Trang Tran, Event Coordinator and Tour Director
ISES: POWER at USF

We are living in probably the most privileged
era in history of humankind where we have some of the
best technologies and the easy access to fossil fuel to
make them a possibility. With all these advantages, we
have to accept the responsibilities that come along.
Conserving these for future generations is certainly one
of these. Solar energy is the need of the day. We cannot
wait any longer to use more renewable energy.

It's time we break the myth that solar energy is unaffordable. This event
will allow those who have already installed solar systems to share their
experiences with the Tampa Bay community. The sunshine state has been lagging
behind in using the sun effectively and this event can give a kick-start. Organized
nationally by the American Solar Energy Society (ASES), the national chapter of
the International Solar Energy Society (ISES), this is the largest grassroots solar
event in the country. I thank you all for joining the initiative and welcome you to
the ISES/ASES family.
--Rachana Vidhi, Ph.D.
Supervisor, Tampa Bay Solar Tour
Founder, ISES:POWER





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October 4
th
, 2014
The 19
th
Annual
National Solar Tour:
Tampa Bay Edition
Tour Guide

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2014 Tampa Bay Solar Tour Map