Shoreline Solar Project

As promised here are more features to look forward to as we count down week by week to SolarFest.

Silent Auction

With items to fit your budget everyone is a winner at this event. After listening to Marcelo da Luz fill our heads with his adventures above the Arctic Circle, enjoy some beer or wine at our no-host bar and browse the tables for what tickles your fancy.

These are a few of our supporting

 COncH us Art by Kenny Ramer

The winning bidder is entitled to an appointment with Kenny at Seattle Glass Studio to watch him in action creating his art. Then select your own custom made piece of art to keep and remind you of your own connection to the sea.

Examples of Kenny’s work will be on display at the auction.

For more information about Kenny and his work go to http://www.etsy.com/shop/KennysWorldofGlass

Alpine Specialty Cleaning/Eco Safe
Let Alpine Specialty Cleaning come to your home with our exclusive Biokleen Green House Cleaning Program.  Alpine is committed to a safe environment using biokleen green cleaning products, leaving no odor or harsh chemicals residues.

Northwest Natural Lighting

Whether it's Solatube, the amazing tubular skylight, Mirage retractable screen doors, Vista railings, Solar Star solar-powered attic fans or Award winning Milgard Windows... each product from NW Natural Lighting was carefully chosen to add enjoyment to your time spent at home. We offer you technologies that conserve energy whenever possible, and installations that require a minimum of structural changes.

Second Use Building Materials

Second Use has been reclaiming building materials for reuse in the Puget Sound region since 1994.  Our mission is to:

• Divert reusable building materials from the landfill
• Preserve components of our architectural heritage
• Provide affordable building materials to the public
• Offer living wage jobs to our staff

We are a community business – our materials come from and are used in the local region.  The company itself is locally grown; the owners are employees; the employees all together shape the future of the business.

Feature Exhibitor

Northwest Mechanical

Northwest Mechanical, Inc. has been installing solar and radiant systems for over 25 years.  The company has a solar power division and heating system division. They specialize in solar electric, solar water heating, and solar pool heating systems as well radiant floor-heating system design, installation, service and repair.  Modern radiant heating systems are approximately 30% more energy efficient than forced air systems.

The Solar division of Northwest Mechanical is called “Smart Solar Solution”.  Smart Solar Solution has a corporate philosophy to "walk the talk". They have installed a 3.4 kW grid tied PV system and a 2.4 kW Made-in-Washington PV system with battery backup on the building. The upper awning consists of 18 Sanyo 190 W panels and the lower awning of 14 Silicon Energy 170 W modules.  “It is important for customers to see what these systems actually look like, and to learn how they operate, so our use-what-you-sell approach works very well.  In addition to the 2 solar electric systems on the building, a solar water heating systems is also installed over the entrance providing.

Local installations done by Northwest Mechanical include the 20.2 kW PV system and solar water heating system on the new Shoreline City Hall, the largest PV installation in the City.  They also installed a 16.4 kilowatt PV system with battery backup system which is the largest rooftop residential system in Seattle.  In addition to large system, NWM specializes in small, very affordable systems with as few as 5 solar panels.

Buzz Burgett, Owner:

Earl "Buzz" Burgett formed his first solar company almost 30 years ago, installing systems throughout the Seattle area.  In 1978, the three formed Energy Production Systems.  Buzz is a pioneer in solar systems, staying on top of all the latest technology and products available.  He currently serves on the board of Solar Washington and the company is also a member of Shoreline Solar Project.

“If your home is poorly insulated and very energy wasteful you should concentrate on those issues first, and then add solar when it can really do the most for you.”

Feature Sponsor

Silicon Energy

Silicon Energy's mission is to manufacture quality PV systems specifically for the US market that advance durability, longevity of performance and aesthetics.

Silicon Energy is the first certified PV module manufacturer in Washington and is headquartered in Marysville, WA. They manufacture a unique, world- class solar PV system that combines strength and durability with safety and great looks.

Silicon Energy is now shipping a certified made-in-Washington solar inverter system. For more information please go to www.silicon-energy.com.

Featured Taste of Shoreline Vendors

Yes, Southern Hospitality has a taste and texture all its own. Experience the deep South with your taste-buds and you will return with your friends for more.

Casper's Southern Cuisine     

15226 Aurora Ave. N.
Shoreline, WA. 98133
206-361-3757
www.eatmoregator.com                  

Casper's is open 7 days a week. We offer Seattle's finest Southern cuisine and offer delivery as well as full service catering.

Hours are 11:00 am - 10:00 pm Monday - Saturday and

11:00 am - 9:00 pm on Sundays.

There is nothing like Ice Cream on a hot day. Yvette’s Ice Cream has been cooling palates in Shoreline and Seattle for the last five years. They do birthdays, parties and business events. We are your local Ice Cream Truck. To schedule an event call 206-859-8363.