Sun Day

Learn how you can take advantage of solar energy at home — even if you can’t install solar panels — at “Sun Day,” celebrating solar energy as the cheapest and fastest way to generate electricity.

The event, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21, happens at Civic Works headquarters,
3501 Brehms Ln., in Baltimore. Admission is free.

Participants will learn how they can take advantage of solar energy even if they are renters or have a shaded roof. There will be solar power demos, solar job training information, kids activities, art projects and food trucks. And there will be live music by Tavair Dominique, Buzz Merrick, and Dan and Claudia Zanes.

“Solar power isn’t just a clean energy issue, it’s a housing affordability issue, because rooftop and community solar lower utility bills. That means residents have more money to cover their rent or mortgage,” said Rob Wald of Third Act Maryland, a grpup of senior citizens who advocate for clean energy.

Sun Day is a national day of action celebrating solar and wind power, with events and activities across the country. Learn more about Sun Day and the movement to spread solar energy far and wide at https://sunday.earth.

Participants can take advantage of free parking and a shuttle to the event from Clifton Mansion, 2701 St. Lo Dr., Baltimore.

Sun Day events will also take place in Frederick and Takoma Park, Maryland; Vienna, Virginia; and Washington, D.C.