Note: this is 2006 tour info. Stay tuned for updates on 2007!

John Day:
Date: Saturday, October 7
Location: Grant County Fairgrounds followed by guided Tour
Contact: Jennifer Barker, EORenew - (541) 575-3633.

Homes on the John Day Solar Tour have solar electric and/or hot water systems and/or sustainable design features such as passive solar. At least one remote, stand-alone off-grid solar electric system will be included.

Tour begins at the Grant County Fairgrounds with a 1-hour introductory class on renewable energy, followed by a guided tour of homes and businesses in the urban/rural area. Participants should bring a lunch and dress for the weather.

La Grande:
Date: Sunday, October 15, 10:00 am
Location: Tour begins at 105 Fir, La Grande
Registration: Free; Donations welcome to Oregon Rural Action: a 501(c)3 non profit organization promoting renewable energy.
Contact: Oregon Rural Action (541) 975-2411, or Chuck Koch (541) 437-2344

The La Grande Tour will include homes in La Grande, Cove, Elgin, and Summerville, and will include solar hot water, photovoltaic, passive solar, wind energy, and geothermal heat pump. Following the tour, will be a meeting with questions answered by some of the homeowners and an Oregon Rural Action Representative. Discussion will include installation of renewable systems, working with utilities on installation, building sustainably, and working to gain community support for renewables.