Their journey began in London this past May and has taken them through France, China, Iran, Libya, Egypt and now finally America – just to name a few. Susie grinned widely, as she always does, when we asked her about when they would arrive back in London. Cycling an average of 85 miles a day, they plan Read more about SolarCycle Team Says Goodbye to Baton Rouge and GSS team[…]
http://www.thesolarcyclediaries.com/?p=1141 On the last leg of their round-the-world bicycle expedition promoting solar power and cycling, the UK’s SolarCycle team will stop in Baton Rouge The Louisiana Solar Energy Society (LSES.org) along with Gulf South Solar and Baton Rouge Advocates for Safe Streets (BRASS) invite you to the Gulf South Solar Training Center to meet the Read more about SolarCycle Team Arrives at Gulf South Solar[…]
Emily Turner / NBC33 News, January 5, 2010 “Tax season is here and this year many folks, especially Louisiana residents, are getting extra green for going green…” For the rest of the story and to view the video, click here.
The latest home GSS installed for the Make it Right foundation was a particularly challenging installation. After the breach of the industrial canal, the original home was left uninhabitable after the storm and was the only one still standing after the flood waters rushed in. Miraculously, the tree prevented the rushing water from washing away Read more about SolarWorld Donates Modules to Make It Right Project[…]
PV301: Advanced Solar Installation Case Studies Date: December 11, 2009 Cost: $125 TIME: 9am-1:30pm LOCATION: GSS Training Center, Baton Rouge Course Description: Instructors will guide their class through a simple case study progressing to more complex ones. Lunch will be provided. Who Should Attend? This class is ideal for installers, dealers and electrical or building contractors Read more about Registration is Open for New Solar Classes[…]
On October 25th, community members from around New Orleans came together to make a statement that we need action against climate change. Much like the Step It Up events in the past, the 350 event focused on the need to reduce the carbon in our atmosphere to 350 parts-per-million. Citizens gathered at Congo Square in Read more about Gulf South Solar Provides Power for the 350 Event in NOLA[…]
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[…]
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![…]
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 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[…]
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![…]
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![…]
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[…]
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[…]
The 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 […]