6.3 kW Residential System – Plaucheville, LA

6.3 kW Residential System Plaucheville, LA With a goal of reducing his electric bill, Frank Lemoine wanted to install enough solar power on his residence that his budget and/or roof space would allow. His 6.3 kW system maximizes the southward facing roof of his home and produces roughly 2/3 of his electrical needs. Details: 6.3 Read more about 6.3 kW Residential System – Plaucheville, LA[…]

Baton Rouge Green Crawl a Success!

The Baton Rouge Green Crawl was designed to introduce Baton Rouge residents to our green businesses and resources in a fun relaxed atmosphere. Even with threatening thunderstorms looming all day before the event, we had a huge turnout and fantastic weather! The Baton Rouge Green Crawl’s founders are Jeff Shaw and Ann Shaneyfelt of Gulf South Read more about Baton Rouge Green Crawl a Success![…]

State Legislators Gather in Washington to Discuss Solar Power

As our nation’s leaders continue to ponder the energy crisis and look for answers to the complicated questions and challenges ahead of us, a group of state legislatures gathered together in the nation’s capital October 8-9, 2009, at the National Conference of State Legislatures Solar Policy Institute. Attendees were invited to examine the potential that Read more about State Legislators Gather in Washington to Discuss Solar Power[…]

12.6 kW Residential System – Pride, LA

12.6 kW Residential System Pride, LA Dr. Russell Westfall contacted Gulf South Solar in early 2009 to discuss options of how solar energy can help off-set his massive electric bill of his 4,000 square foot residence. Taking advantage of 80% in federal and state tax credits, Dr. Westfall chose a solar system capable of producing Read more about 12.6 kW Residential System – Pride, LA[…]

“Natural Energy”: Jeff Shaw’s solar powered home is profiled in The Advocate

“Jeff Shaw, owner of Gulf South Solar, makes his living selling and installing solar arrays. As founder of the 1,500-member Louisiana Solar Energy Society, he was also hosting visitors to his Menlo Drive home during the National Solar Tour Day, held on Oct. 3.” For the full article, visit The Advocate’s website:  http://www.2theadvocate.com/features/64052077.html

BR Green Crawl Door Prizes Announced!

Baton Rouge Green Crawl:  October 15th The Baton Rouge Green Crawl is just days away! Each business is giving away door prizes to lucky Green Crawlers. Gulf South Solar is proud to announce that we will be giving away a Voltaic “Converter” Solar Back Pack! This backpack is designed to attach to a larger rucksack Read more about BR Green Crawl Door Prizes Announced![…]

Baton Rouge Green Crawl! Thursday, Oct. 15th

greencrawlThe Baton Rouge Green Crawl is an event designed to introduce Baton Rouge residents to our city’s green resources, green developments, and green businesses.

Date: Thursday, October 15th
Time:  5:00pm – 10:oopm
Location: Area Businesses in Baton Rouge (Map my ride)
Website: www.greencrawlbr.com
Passport:  Click here to download

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LSES Solar Tour a Success!

The LSES Solar Tour of Homes was this past Saturday, October 3rd. There was a record number of homes on the tour this year  (12 of the 18 stops on the tour were Gulf South Solar installations). LSES organizes these tours every spring and fall. Check LSES’s website in the spring for details on the next tour Read more about LSES Solar Tour a Success![…]

LSES Solar Tour of Homes: Saturday, October 3rd

The LSES Solar Tour of Homes is Saturday, October 3rd from 11am to 2pm. This year, 12 of the 18 stops on the tour are Gulf South Solar installations! View the PRESS RELEASE How To Take The Tour Gulf South Solar recommends that you should plan to see one or two sites that are close Read more about LSES Solar Tour of Homes: Saturday, October 3rd[…]

GSS Annouces New Training Classes

GSS recently added new classes to their regular dealer training lineup. New to GSS Training are Solar Hot Water Heater Installation courses, Solar Marketing, and Sunkits Sales Training. The BRCC Installer Training course is the only registered provider for the NABCEP®  entry level PV exam in Baton Rouge and was designed and is lead by GSS Read more about GSS Annouces New Training Classes[…]

GSS Provides Solar Power to Project 30-90 Festival in New Orleans

Project 30-90 is an environmentally conscious music festival with stages that were run on solar and wind turbine power. Gulf South Solar was proud to be one of the sponsors of the festival this past weekend in New Orleans. The 3 solar trailers that Gulf South Solar provided to the event helped to power to the stages and Read more about GSS Provides Solar Power to Project 30-90 Festival in New Orleans[…]

Gulf South Solar’s Marketing Director Speaks at Smart Growth Summit

banner_smart-growth-summit-bannerThe Center For Planning Excellence hosted its 4th Annual Smart Growth Summit in Baton Rouge this week at the Shaw Center. Distinguished speakers from all over the country were flown in to present on such topics as land banking, renewable energy, expanding transit options, storm water managment and coastal protection and planning.

Ann Shaneyfelt spoke […]

Gulf South Solar and Alliance for Affordable Energy Hosting Solar Workshop in New Orleans

Solar power (photovoltaics) workshop Learn how to harness the power of the sun!  On Thursday, August 20 Gulf South Solar will teach you the basics of photovoltaics, as well as discussing tax credits. For more information, visit the Alliance For Affordable Energy’s website.

Solar Advocate, Rep. Franklin Foil Promoted to Captain

Representative Franklin Foil U.S. Navy, was promoted to the rank of Captain at a ceremony on the LSU Parade Grounds on Tuesday, August 11th. His close friends and family were in attendance including:  Judge Mike McDonald, Jeff Shaw – President of Gulf South Solar, Judge Foil and Jimmy Gill. A reception at the LSU Faculty Club Read more about Solar Advocate, Rep. Franklin Foil Promoted to Captain[…]