Solar Energy Expert to Address Valley Residents

Allentown, PA – Dr. Vera Cole, Director of Local Power at the Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Association, and author of Solar Electricity for Your Home: How to Decide Budget & Plan, will address the public at the September gathering of Green Drinks Lehigh Valley at the Allentown Brew Works Wednesday September 9th, at 7pm. Dr. Cole, who holds degrees in Industrial and Mechanical Engineering and a Doctorate in Information Sciences, will teach homeowners how to cut their energy costs by more than 50%. The half hour presentation will provide the public with up-to-date information about rebates available from the state of Pennsylvania and tax credits available from the federal government. There will also be information about electricity price caps, RECS, and more.

All are welcome to participate in this free presentation on the Mezzanine level of the Allentown Brew Works. In these tight economic times, homeowners will learn how to save money while helping the planet. Dr. Cole will also be autographing copies of her newly released book, Pennsylvania Homeowner’s Guide to Solar Electricity, which will be available for purchase as well.
Green Drinks Lehigh Valley, which meets on the second Wednesday of each month, is an informal monthly mixer that is sponsored by the following partners: WDIY, the Lehigh Valley Sustainable Business Network and the City of Allentown Bureau of Recycling and Solid Waste, Natural Awakenings magazine and the Lehigh Valley Green Builders Forum. Green Drinks Lehigh Valley brings together folks who are interested in sustainable business, policy and living to “connect with one another to help shape a future that’s green and happy.”