Author:  ASES Staff    Published:   9/29/2024  ASES National Solar Tour 

RSVP to attend a tour near you on October 4-6!

Explore Solar Homes & Innovations with Our New National Solar Tour App!

We’re thrilled to announce the official release of the National Solar Tour App—now available for download on both the and Google Play Store!

Simply search “ASES National Solar Tour” on your smart phone and explore solar-powered homes, businesses, and community spaces across the country. Whether you’re a solar homeowner, a curious beginner, or just passionate about renewable energy, this app is your key to discovering real-life solar solutions and getting inspired to take action.

Let’s take this exciting step towards a brighter, cleaner future together! Join us on the National Solar Tour and see firsthand how solar energy is empowering communities nationwide.

🌞 Discover local and national tours with just a tap.

🏡 Virtually tour solar-powered homes and hear stories from owners and installers.

📅 Plan your solar tour with personalized itineraries.

⭐️ Access content, videos, and tips on going solar.

🗣 RSVP to an in-person tour and connect with others in the solar community and share your solar journey.

Apple App Store: Download for IOS

Google Play Store: Download for Android

Attend a Tour In Your Community: The Showcase Weekend of the 2024 National Solar Tour is October 4-6!

Check out the National Solar Tour map or digital app to RSVP to in-person tours near you, and check out all the virtual tours in your community and across the U.S.!

From Fairbanks to Flagstaff, Dallas to Denver, the National Solar Tour is the nation’s largest annual grassroots solar and sustainable living event featuring hundreds of Tour Sites and Local Tours. This year’s National Solar Tour anticipates engaging thousands of attendees across the United States, where attendees can:

• See sustainable buildings, passive solar homes, and impressive solar systems up close.
• Ask solar homeowners questions about how their solar systems work.
• Learn why people in a given community made the choice to go solar or implement sustainable upgrades.
• Build community among people who support solar energy and value sustainable living.

Whether you are a solar expert, hesitant to go solar, or somewhere in between – this event is for you!

How to Attend In-Person Tours: Check out the National Solar Tour map or digital app to RSVP to in-person tours near you to view the exact address. Optionally, some hosts have made their street address, email address, or phone number viewable in the tour description as well.

How to Attend Virtual Tours: View all the virtual tours featured on this year’s National Solar Tour, simply head to our National Solar Tour map and start selecting the pins you’re interested in, or use the filter feature on the top left hand corner of the map. These virtual tours contain various photo and video tours featuring a wide range of sustainable features.

RSVP To A Tour Near You

Attention Tour Hosts & Organizers

We are here to help ensure you have a successful tour! Local attendance is highly dependent on your efforts to publicize. See this recommended, customizable flyer for you to post to your community bulletin boards such as schools, grocery & hardware stores, places of worship.

Check out our ten tips for hosting an in-person or virtual tour!

1. Printed or Digital Signage! Offer educational materials and specs for sustainable aspects of home.
2. Share a recent electric bill showing savings. If you have an app showing solar production, show it to tourgoers.
3. For in-person tours, have host name badges (template located on our resources page)
4. Have the builders, architects, or installers present in-person or via video to provide more information to tourgoers.
5. Have a list of resources: materials, installers, builders, suppliers, financing. Share their contact info/business cards if available.
6. Emphasize energy efficiency before renewable energy consumption.
7. Share a slideshow or photos printed or digitally to share showcasing the sustainable aspects of home.
8. For in-person tours, if having guests inside/open house style, have explicit shoes off policy or offer reusable shoe covers.
9. For in-person tours, providing light refreshments is a nice touch.
10. Most importantly… HAVE FUN!

Please don’t forget to make use of the various resources we have available on our resources page! Looking for something specific? Don’t hesitate to reach out to solartour@ases.org and we will be happy to assist you!

View Resources to Promote My Tour