The first Saturday of each month, ImagineSolar brings you seminars on hot solar topics. We 
are excited about our April seminar  – please see details below. Our goal is to always be sure 
that you’re going to leave our seminars with valuable, actionable insights.

“Solar First Saturday” is sponsored by the Texas Solar Energy Society (TXSES).  Discounts 
are offered to current TXSES members. Go to www.txses.org to learn about their great work 
and to become a member.

April Topic: IMPLICATIONS OF THE STIMULUS BILL ON THE SOLAR INDUSTRY

Learn how the stimulus bill will impact the solar industry and ultimately, consumers choosing, 
scoping and justifying a solar photovoltaic project.  For a typical residence, the cost of installing
a one kilowatt solar photovoltaic system is between $6,000 and $10,000. Even with latest 
government incentives, the out-of-pocket expense is significant. This seminar will help you 
determine if now is the right time for your solar photovoltaic project:
• Learn how stimulus dollars could financially impact the justification of your solar project;
• Learn about non-financial justification factors;
• Learn about how to choose and work with qualified solar contractors;

You should attend if you are a solar project decision-maker such as:
Homeowners
Business Owners
Facility Managers
Architects & Designers
Home Builders
Real Estate Professionals
Financiers and Investors
Solar Advocates & Policy Makers
Solar and Electrical Contractors

Date: April 4th, 2009

Time: 9am to 12pm – we plan to get a lot done in three hours – be ready. For the seminar, 
bring a pen and notebook. You don’t need to have a laptop computer.

Location: 
Habitat Suites
500 East Highland Mall Boulevard
Austin, Texas 78752
Habitat Suites is Austin’s award winning “green hotel.” Ecological Consciousness in Action is 
Habitat Suites’ commitment to creating an environmentally sustainable future for us all.

Cost: 
$35 for members of the Texas Solar Energy Society
$50 for non-members
Register here with a credit card or PayPal using the secured payment services of Eventbrite.  
A 2.5% service fee applies.

Instructors:
Michael Kuhn and Noralinda Ureste

Michael Kuhn is president of ImagineSolar™, a firm engaged in catalyzing the rapid growth
of the clean/smart/renewable energy industry through systems integration expertise, 
consulting, and workforce development services to commercial accounts, project developers,
new ventures, utilities, investors, government agencies, and non-profits. As a commissioner
for the City of Austin, he authored multiple resolutions and successfully advocated for the 
leading green choice and solar energy municipal program in the United States. In the area 
of workforce development, he and his colleagues have established the first associate degree
in renewable energy in Texas at the Austin Community College (ACC). Michael is a member
of the SolarAustin Board of Directors. He teaches NABCEP-approved courses in solar 
photovoltaics as an adjunct professor at ACC. Michael holds a Master of Science in 
Management of Technology from Washington University and a Bachelor of Science in 
Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas.
 
Noralinda Ureste is director of marketing of ImagineSolar™. She has recently returned from
leading a 30-city solar energy education campaign - The City Tour for Solar - that educated 
citizens and city leaders on the benefits and viability of solar power.  Noralinda has a decade
of experience in sales and marketing within the hi-tech industry.  She holds a Bachelor of 
Natural Science degree from the University of Texas and an Electronic & Advanced 
Technologies Institutional Certificate in Renewable Energy from the Austin Community 
College.  In addition, she holds the NABCEP Entry-Level Certificate of Knowledge for solar 
photovoltaics.

Do you have questions about Solar First Saturday?
Contact Noralinda Ureste at nora.ureste@imaginesolar.com