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NorCal Solar Energy Association

P.O. Box 3008
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 705-8813
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Who We Are:

The Northern California Solar Energy Association (NorCal Solar) is a nonprofit, member-supported association for ongoing education on the many aspects of solar energy.

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Erin Middleton

Office Manager

Erin Middleton has always been passionate about environmental and social justice. After graduating from UC Santa Cruz in 2008 with a B.A. in Environmental Studies and a minor in Mathematics, Erin worked at the United Nations Environment Program in Paris, and taught English to High School students. Upon returning to the Bay area, Erin interned at Green For All before jumping on board with NorCal Solar. Erin also works at the California Food and Justice Coalition, based out of Oakland.

Outside of work Erin enjoys a lot of what the Bay Area and CA has to offer - mountain biking, backpacking, yoga, swimming, surfing, and dance.
NorCal Solar's History Print E-mail
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The Northern California Solar Energy Association (now known as NorCal Solar), was started by a visionary group of engineers and educators in 1975. A full list of Board members from 1975 through 2005 is available in our 30th Anniversary “Sun Newsletter,” posted on www.norcalsolar.org.

The first Board of Directors, as of June 23, 1975, included President: Kinsell L. Coulson, UC Davis Department of Land, Air, and Water Resources Vice President: Bruce A. Wilcox, Berkeley Solar Group Secretary: Dean Anson, UC Davis Division of Environmental Studies Treasurer: Robert E. Paterson, Chevron Research Company Directors: Donald Aitken, Larry Anderson, Freeman A. Ford, Yvonne Howell, Marshal Merriam, Robert Pelikan, Dale Sartor, David Springer.

In 1974 the solar energy movement was just warming up in California, and the founders of NorCal Solar were all eager young engineers and renewable energy advocates

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 The Northern California Solar Energy Association (NorCal Solar) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization whose mission is to foster the development and application of solar energy through the exchange of information.  Since 1975, NorCal Solar has advocated for the passive, building integrated, active PV and solar thermal industry inspiring tens of thousands of people to support and adopt solar energy technology. Throughout its history, NorCal Solar has maintained its role as an information portal for industry professionals, policymakers, advocacy groups, the media, and the general public by serving as a leading unbiased information clearinghouse.

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Membership Benefits Print E-mail

Individual Members

  • Updates through the monthly eNews
  • Alerts through regular Fact Sheets, Bulletins and Action Alerts
  • Discounts to NorCal sponsored events
  • Announcements of tours, workshops and conferences
  • Low-cost membership to the American Solar Energy Society (ASES)
  • Satisfaction by helping to create a sustainable future

Business, Corporate & Solar Star Members

All the benefits of individual membership, plus:

  • Visibility & Widespread Recognition for solar industry leaders to consumers, decision makers and the media by supporting the Solar Education/Appreciation Message.
  • Discounted advertising & educational rates for eNews, SERG, and BASI reports
  • Inclusion on website & website service section with contact information
  • Listing in the Solar Energy Resource Guide which is widely distributed and featured on our website.

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510.705.8813
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