About
Solar Washington is a 501(c)3 non-profit association of solar energy equipment manufacturers, system integrators, distributors, dealers, designers, consultants, students, and interested citizens. Our mission is to further the development and use of solar energy, and support related technologies. This is accomplished through the exchange of ideas and information, with concern for the economic, environmental, and social fabric of Washington State. Our members support legislation to expand the role of solar in Washington’s energy supply to increase the state’s job market, tax base and clean energy use.
Our activities include solar education workshops for the public and state utilities, cooperation with like-minded organizations and the Solar Action Network, educational meetings and networking events, and providing speakers and tabling displays at fairs, conferences and trade shows. Solar Washington is run almost entirely by volunteers - we greatly appreciate their generosity and commitment, and happily welcome any individuals or organizations interested in helping to raise public awareness for this purpose.
We are the Washington State chapter of the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) located in Boulder, Colorado. Established in 1954, ASES is the nation's leading association of solar professionals & advocates. Their mission is to inspire an era of energy innovation and speed the transition to a sustainable energy economy by advancing education, research and policy.
ASES is the United States Section of the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) which is headquartered in Freiburg, Germany and was also established in 1954. ISES is a UN-accredited NGO present in more than 50 countries that supports its members in the advancement of renewable energy technology, implementation and education all over the world.
