May seventh was a red letter day for Solar Pie. After working with Judy Andrews our non-profit attorney we completed and filed our IRS Form 1023 to become a tax-exempt non-profit.

We are anxiously awaiting IRS approval of our application to become a 501(c)3.

Link: http://www.vagazette.com/articles/2010/09/04/news/doc4c817252eebe1999173891.txt

John and Elizabeth Hollis installed a nine panel photovoltaic solar roof which was up and producing power in two day. The Hollis family story is a testament to how quickly a solar array can be installed.

When Scott and I installed our eighteen panel solar energy system we were up and running in a week. Solar installations can be simple to install. Check it out for yourself.

Link: http://tulane.edu/news/newwave/081710_sunshower.cfm

Tulane University Professor Judith Kinnard and Assistant Professor of Architecture Tiffany Lin have designed an award winning off grid home.
This two bedroom, two bath house is designed to be able to be function without water or electrical hook-ups.

A simple earth friendly design that can provide housing in areas of natural disaster. Congratulations Judith and Tiffany.

Link: http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2010/09/07/faculty-member%E2%80%99s-home-grabs-green-attention/

Yes we can design smarter, cleaner homes that generate power to heat themselves, make their own electricity and recycle the water that they use. We are inspired by the smart design that went into creating this delightful home. It is creative design pioneers like John Sagebiel and his wife Mary Cablk that are showing us the way to a sustainable future.

Cheers John and Mary..we celebrate you and thank you for bringing this vision to fruition. May there be many others who follow.