Join a tour of 22 environment-friendly buildings and homes in the Philadelphia area on October 1 to help celebrate the National Solar Tour.

The Philadelphia Million Solar Roofs Partnership, The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association, and the American Solar Energy Society are sponsoring the tour.

The sites feature green technology, energy efficiency, and solar energy systems. Guided tours are also available on natural gas powered buses. Bus tickets are $15 and include a catered lunch. Bus tickets are available on a first come, first served basis, and must be purchased in advance. The tour will begin at 10:00 at 1924 Arch Street in Philadelphia

For more information, visit the Philly Solar webpage or contact Dennis R. Winters at 215-320-4612 or send email to: phillymsr@email.com .

To locate other tours in western, central and northeast Pennsylvania, visit the Pennsylvania National Solar Tours webpage.

9/16/2005