American Solar Challenge - NASC2005 Sponsors

North American Solar Challenge 2005
Sponsors

The 2005 North American Solar Challenge is a special edition of the American Solar Challenge and is made possible by the generous donations of time and funding from our sponsors. We thank them for their continued support!

United States
Department of Energy
PRIMARY EVENT SPONSOR
The U.S. Department of Energy's overarching mission is enhancing national security. The priorities of the Department's energy program are to: increase domestic energy production; revolutionize our approach to energy conservation and efficiency; and promote development of renewable and alternative energy sources.

Natural Resources Canada
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) plays a pivotal role in helping shape the important contributions of the natural resources sector to the Canadian economy, society and environment. This sector - forests, energy, minerals and metals, and landmass, as well as related industries - is one of the most productive, high-tech sectors in the global economy.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory
NREL is DOE's premier laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development. NREL is home to the National Center for Photovoltaics, the National Wind Technology Center and the National Bioenergy Center. The laboratory is located in Golden, Colorado, where much of its research takes place. NREL additionally manages DOE renewable energy and energy efficiency research that is conducted by universities, corporations and other laboratories across the nation.

University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is a comprehensive research university that, in its short 38-year history, has grown to take its place among the finest institutions in Canada. Combining the best of long-established university traditions with the City of Calgary's vibrant energy and diversity, U of C provides a research and scholarly foundation for students eager to acquire the knowledge and skills essential for a successful personal and professional life. In January 2004, U of C embarked on an ambitious path toward becoming a sustainable campus.

CSI Wireless Inc.
CSI Wireless Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of vehicle-tracking systems.