The world is slowly working towards a future run by renewable energy. These energies are becoming particularly prevalent in the media of late due to the increasing concerns over typical energy sources, such as oil. In order to bring further attention to renewable energy, a day has been dedicated to the use of solar energy.
This so-called SolarDay event began in 2009 and will be held once again this year. SolarDay 2010 will be Saturday June 19th. The annual event is intended to honor solar energy and to support preservation of the environment and energy independence. The day will involve events across the United States in over forty cities. In addition, there will be a SolarDay Egypt on July 3rd.
Events surrounding the day will involve helping local residents attain rebates for solar energy installation and spread further information on solar power. Residents will also be given information on reducing their electricity bills through solar and other means.
Executive Director of SolarDay, Addison Huegel, stated: “As if the cost of electricity was not a good enough reason to adopt solar energy using the available rebates, there is the disastrous oil spill in the Gulf that reminds us yet again about our reliance on fossil fuels and the fragility of our ecosystem.”
Further information on the events and cities surrounding SolarDay 2010 can be obtained by visiting www.solarday.com.