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Breaking News! September 2009 Global Solar Center new 50-State Solar Study
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Global Solar Center is the premier destination for solar and related energy and efficiency services. We serve both residential and commercial customers by providing free quotes detailing solar costs and incentives, and a marketplace for them to connect with quality installers.
Additionally, Global Solar Center analyzes and certifies alternative energy installers and suppliers, providing a “Good Housekeeping” seal of approval in a fragmented market with thousands of suppliers of variable quality.
The Team

Chairman: Jack D. Hidary
jack@globalsolarcenter.com
Global Solar Center is led by Jack D. Hidary, a noted expert in renewable energy and clean technologies. Hidary sits on the board of the National Renewable Energy Lab and his work has recently been featured in Thomas Friedman’s new book Hot, Flat, and Crowded. Committed to community and philanthropic causes, Hidary has received several industry and community awards as well as being recognized as a Global Leader of Tomorrow at the World Economic Forum, Davos. Hidary is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Clinton Global Initiative.

Managing Director: Michael Hidary
michael@globalsolarcenter.com
Michael Hidary is a fervent advocate of conservation and clean energy. His passion for reducing solar costs and educating people on green energy has resulted in accelerating solar adoption throughout the US. Michael’s management experience and belief in exceeding customer’s expectations has helped turn Global Solar Center into an industry leader in solar installations.

Director of Business Development: John Bourne
john@globalsolarcenter.com
John Bourne joined Global Solar Center after working for a solar installation company in New Mexico. In addition to an extensive knowledge of green technologies, John applies his background in online marketing to lead the software development team. John is the Renewable Energy Specialist for the Greenwich Point Conservancy and volunteers for numerous other non-profits focused around clean energy and microfinance.

