Energy
Affiliated Organizations
- Fourth Dimension Fuels
- re-HOME
re-HOME provides various green building services including webinars, workshops, in-home energy assessments, decision support, etc. Patricia Ewanski - Solar Rock
- Solar Transportation Technologies
- Sonoran Permaculture Guild
An excellent resource for all people wanting to design systems guided by ecology, including building, food production and water harvesting. The site also features workshops taught by Tucson's experts in the field.
Other Local Organizations
- azure education
AZURE is an education-outreach partnership between Arizonas electric utility companies, designed to educate Arizonans about renewable energy resources - Grecycle
An organization providing a collection service for used cooking oil to produce biodiesel fuel. - Solar Grants for Nonprofits
Technicians For Sustainability is glad to be able to offer a grant program for non-profits who are interested in adding solar systems to their buildings. We offer both matching solar grants and full solar grants. Due dates for applications are March 21 an - UofA Sustainability Centers
Various Centers for Sustainability in conjunction with the University of Arizona.
Local Businesses
- GeoInnovation
"We offer businesses and homeowners in Southeast Arizona a sustainable energy alternative giving you control of your own electricity production." - Progressive Solar
"...an Arizona based alternative energy company. We design, sell and install complete systems for various applications. We pride ourselves in our ability to take complex, intricate challenges and bring them to reality in the form of working systems." - re-HOME
re-HOME provides various green building services including webinars, workshops, in-home energy assessments, decision support, etc. Patricia Ewanski - Solar Store
"dedicated to providing renewable energy resources, products, and services while addressing the needs of our customers with the highest level of technical and professional competence." - Solar Transportation Technologies
- Technicians For Sustainability
"a locally owned, mission-driven company specializing in renewable energy and sustainable technologies for residential and commercial settings."
Other Resources
- Green Drinks Tucson
Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up for a drink at informal sessions around the world known as Green Drinks. - Solar Grants for Nonprofits
Technicians For Sustainability is glad to be able to offer a grant program for non-profits who are interested in adding solar systems to their buildings. We offer both matching solar grants and full solar grants. Due dates for applications are March 21 an - Sonoran Permaculture Guild
An excellent resource for all people wanting to design systems guided by ecology, including building, food production and water harvesting. The site also features workshops taught by Tucson's experts in the field. - UofA Sustainability Centers
Various Centers for Sustainability in conjunction with the University of Arizona.
Global Organizations
- Assoc for the Study of Peak Oil-USA
- Regeneration Project (Interfaith Power & Light)
"mobilizing a national religious response to global warming while promoting renewable energy, energy efficiency and conservation."
Local Discussion Groups
- Green Drinks Tucson
Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up for a drink at informal sessions around the world known as Green Drinks. - Tucson Permaculture discussion group
Getting started with projects like growing food, harvesting rainwater, harnessing solar energy? This email discussion group is a good place to post questions, share knowledge, and make connections.
Government Relations
- City of Tucson Office of Conservation and Sustainable Development
"OCSD delivers policies and programs that integrate efforts related to energy efficiency, renewable resources, waste reduction and recycling, resource conservation, climate change, green building, and smart growth."
Articles
- Film and Discussion Night: The Age of Stupid
The Age of Stupid September 12th, 5:00 pm. Film starts at 5:45 Sunday Night at the Movies at St. Francis in the Foothills Church, at Swan and River Roads. Bring a potluck dish to share in the main meeting space. Questions? Call Liz 299-9839 Pete Postlethwaite stars as the narrator of the film, an old... - Save energy and money too!
The Teaching & Helping Program of Empowering Local Communities, Inc. is organizing a project to reduce the energy use of as many Tucson homes as possible on the Day of Climate Action, October 10, 2010 (10-10-10). We are looking for Tucson homeowners who want to participate in doing energy conservation... - Remembering the remarkable Matthew R. Simmons
By Steve Andrews, Sally Odland, John Theobald and Randy Udall. Andrews and Udall are retired co-founders of ASPO-USA. Odland is a former ASPO-USA board member. Theobald is a former ASPO-USA conference organizer. Published by the Association for the Study of Peak Oil & Gas – USA (ASPO-USA)... - The Arizona's Greenest Workplace Challenge
It's one thing to have a workplace that has a recycling bin, but do you know of a company that could be named Arizona’s Greenest Workplace? Mrs. Green is on the hunt for companies and workplaces that are miles ahead of the pack when it comes to keeping it green and making conscious efforts to be more... - The Green Living Fair
At the HabiStore 3840 S. Palo Verde at Ajo (SW corner of Ajo and Palo Verde) Learn from the gurus of green, as local experts share tips, info, and ways to go green and save greenbacks at the Green Living Fair in Partnership with AFV Day Odyssey. Discover steps for energy savings, resource conservation,... - What we don't know about saving energy
A recent study suggests that even though more of us are concerned about the environment and the importance of reducing our carbon footprint, most of us are poorly informed about the relative impact of energy saving actions we can take in our homes. Arguably "people seem conditioned to think of energy... - Energy Efficiency Retrofit Program
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RETROFITS FOR HOMEOWNERS Are you interested in improving the energy efficiency of your home? Approximately 300 homes located within the City of Tucson will be selected to receive energy efficiency upgrades to reduce the home's energy use by 15-20%. Residential energy efficiency retrofit... - Zero Emissions Race
Cheers Sustainable Tucson: Lots of of Zero-Race.com serendipity is happening! The Electrics are coming to town! So now it's time to tap into furthering the wellspring of EVnthusiastism with Sustainable Tucson. Many around the country are jumping in as "Indians" and just being players... - Matt Simmons: "Twin Resource Threats - Oil and Water", Dead at 67
Matt Simmons, a leader of the Peak Oil movement and global energy expert, died suddenly on August 8th. His 2005 book, Twilight in the Desert: The Coming Saudi Oil Shock and the World Economy, was a significant factor in waking up business and political leaders around the world to the critical implications... - Sustainable Tucson General Meeting
The September Meeting will focus on the carbon burden associated with supplying Greater Tucson's water supply. Additional information will be supplied about what individuals can do within their communities to use our precious water wisely and sustainably.
Meetings and Events
- Film and Discussion Night: The Age of Stupid
The Age of Stupid September 12th, 5:00 pm. Film starts at 5:45 Sunday Night at the Movies at St. Francis in the Foothills Church, at Swan and River Roads. Bring a potluck dish to share in the main meeting space. Questions? Call Liz 299-9839 Pete Postlethwaite stars as the narrator of the film, an old... - Save energy and money too!
The Teaching & Helping Program of Empowering Local Communities, Inc. is organizing a project to reduce the energy use of as many Tucson homes as possible on the Day of Climate Action, October 10, 2010 (10-10-10). We are looking for Tucson homeowners who want to participate in doing energy conservation... - Remembering the remarkable Matthew R. Simmons
By Steve Andrews, Sally Odland, John Theobald and Randy Udall. Andrews and Udall are retired co-founders of ASPO-USA. Odland is a former ASPO-USA board member. Theobald is a former ASPO-USA conference organizer. Published by the Association for the Study of Peak Oil & Gas – USA (ASPO-USA)... - The Arizona's Greenest Workplace Challenge
It's one thing to have a workplace that has a recycling bin, but do you know of a company that could be named Arizona’s Greenest Workplace? Mrs. Green is on the hunt for companies and workplaces that are miles ahead of the pack when it comes to keeping it green and making conscious efforts to be more... - The Green Living Fair
At the HabiStore 3840 S. Palo Verde at Ajo (SW corner of Ajo and Palo Verde) Learn from the gurus of green, as local experts share tips, info, and ways to go green and save greenbacks at the Green Living Fair in Partnership with AFV Day Odyssey. Discover steps for energy savings, resource conservation,... - What we don't know about saving energy
A recent study suggests that even though more of us are concerned about the environment and the importance of reducing our carbon footprint, most of us are poorly informed about the relative impact of energy saving actions we can take in our homes. Arguably "people seem conditioned to think of energy... - Energy Efficiency Retrofit Program
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RETROFITS FOR HOMEOWNERS Are you interested in improving the energy efficiency of your home? Approximately 300 homes located within the City of Tucson will be selected to receive energy efficiency upgrades to reduce the home's energy use by 15-20%. Residential energy efficiency retrofit... - Zero Emissions Race
Cheers Sustainable Tucson: Lots of of Zero-Race.com serendipity is happening! The Electrics are coming to town! So now it's time to tap into furthering the wellspring of EVnthusiastism with Sustainable Tucson. Many around the country are jumping in as "Indians" and just being players... - Matt Simmons: "Twin Resource Threats - Oil and Water", Dead at 67
Matt Simmons, a leader of the Peak Oil movement and global energy expert, died suddenly on August 8th. His 2005 book, Twilight in the Desert: The Coming Saudi Oil Shock and the World Economy, was a significant factor in waking up business and political leaders around the world to the critical implications... - Sustainable Tucson General Meeting
The September Meeting will focus on the carbon burden associated with supplying Greater Tucson's water supply. Additional information will be supplied about what individuals can do within their communities to use our precious water wisely and sustainably.

