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"Honey, can you pick up the kids after work today? And don't forget we have our solar party tonight." Solar party? No, this isn't some full-moon-dance-around-in-the-forest type party. This is the modern version of the tupperware party, for those wanting to go green. Sunset Magazine's September issue highlights one family who not only bit the bullet to get panels, but is also throwing parties to get other people to go green.

Each party comes complete with an evite, food, drinks and a sales rep from a local solar company. Attendees can climb on the roof, check out the system and even ask questions like, "yeah, but will my ...