Celebrate the Sun in August with
Solar Energy Awareness Month

new solar home

Save energy and go green like a star!

These celebrities are already going solar, and so can you!

1. Actor Edward Norton

Solar Home Tip — Curious about the cost of solar? Talk to a retailer in your area who can answer your questions.

2. 'Sex and the City' star Kristen Davis

Solar Home Tip — Concerned about solar panel maintenance? Read online tips about installing and maintaining your system.

3. Actor Will Ferrell

Solar Home Tip — Do you want to figure out just how much you could save on your utility bills by going solar? Check out these calculators to see your potential savings!

4. 'Entourage' star Adrian Grenier

Solar Home Tip — See how everyday people Go Solar with these testimonials.

5. TV Personality Bill Nye

Solar Home Tip — How will solar look on my home? See the new face of solar with a new energy efficient solar home.

6. Actor Brad Pitt

Solar Home Tip — Wondering how solar homes actually work? Learn how with this consumer guide.

7. Actress Cate Blanchett

Solar Home Tip — Save energy now with these energy efficiency tips for your home.

8. Actor Owen Wilson

Solar Home Tip — Interested in visiting a new energy efficient solar home community near you? Find a home here!

9. Actress Daryl Hannah

Solar Home Tip — Do you want to add solar to your existing home? Check with your local utility to guide you through the process, so you can start saving today.

10. Actor Leonard DiCaprio

Solar Home Tip — Tens of thousands of Californian's have already discovered the benefits of solar. Whether you own a home or are looking to purchase a new home, find out how you can go solar today!


See more Solar Energy Awareness Tips

Events In Your Area Celebrating The Sun

Sacramento
August 15-August 31
10:00 am-10:00 pm
California State Fair
California Bldg.
Green Dream Exhibits
1600 Exposition Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95815
www.BigFun.org

San Diego
August 19, 2008
10:00 am-5:00 pm
California Center for Sustainable Energy
8690 Balboa Avenue, Ste #100
San Diego, CA 92123
www.sustainablecalifornia.org

Los Angeles/Santa Monica
August 26, 2008
11:00 am-2:00 pm
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Sacramento
August 28, 2008
10:00 am-1:00 pm
Cesar Chavez Park
Downtown Sacramento
J St. between 9th and 10th

For more information about any of these events, please contact the California Energy Commission's Media and Public Communications Office at: 916-654-4989.