Join LCPF on October 6th and 7th to tour green and solar homes!
Click the booklet to download the 2012 tour guide! The download is 26 MB.
The first weekend in October will be the 3rd annual Maryland Tour of Solar & Green homes.
This year we have 36 homes on the tour! The homes are open from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on either Saturday (10/6) or Sunday (10/7).
The event will highlight a variety of design, technology and sustainable living concepts being used in homes throughout Maryland. Most homes and buildings on the tour contain a combination of renewable energy and energy conservation features.
Printed copies of the tour booklet are available at several locations for only $2. The booklet is a great reference. This year we have articles on:
- Solar PV Return on Investment
- Solar Thermal Return on Investment
- Electric Vehicles
- A Zero-energy Community in Frederick, MD
- An Update on Offshore Wind
- The Watershed & Your Back Yard
- Solar Leasing In Maryland
Some highlights of the tour include:
- Photovoltaic (pv) systems
- Solar hot water systems
- Geothermal systems
- Wind power turbines
- Green roof and water conservation
- Energy-efficient appliances and lighting
- Energy-saving building construction techniques
Some homeowners also practice additional conservation measures, such as composting, native plantings, water gardens and drive fuel-efficient or alternative energy vehicles.
For additional information, visit the Maryland Goes Green website.
