Soil and Green

Saturday, November 14, 2009

North Texas Renewable Energy Group monthly meeting
Topic: A Net-Zero Energy Home

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Mustang Park Recreation Center (2223 Kinwest Parkway, Irving, Texas)
Website: http://www.txses.org/NTREG/events.htm
Cost: FREE

Presenters: Chris Miles and William Peck

In response to numerous questions about green building, residential renewable energy, and energy efficiency, our November program focuses on the U.S. Department of Energy’s “Building America” program, and is highlighted by a field trip to see the “Timber Creek Zero Energy Home”.  We’ll meet at the Mustang Park Recreation Center at 10:00 a.m. (as usual), have a very brief meeting for announcements, then carpool to the Timber Creek Home.  Builder Chris Miles and architect William Peck will meet with NTREG attendees for an overview of the Net-Zero Energy Home project, and will provide a guided tour of the house.

The NTREG Executive Committee will meet at the Recreation Center at 9:00 a.m. (before the general meeting). All NTREG participants are welcome to attend.

Our November meeting is part of NTREG’s ongoing series of member-driven presentations, where at each meeting, attendees select topics for future meetings.

Saturday, October 10, 2009

North Texas Renewable Energy Group monthly meeting
Tentative Topic: Ask the Experts

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Mustang Park Recreation Center (2223 Kinwest Parkway, Irving, Texas)
Website: http://www.txses.org/NTREG/events.htm
Cost: FREE

Presenter: several industry experts & specialists

In what may be our most popular meeting yet, a panel of experts will answer questions about photovoltaics (solar electricity), solar hot water, wind generators, energy efficient construction, geothermal air conditioning and heating, appliances, rainwater capture, low-water use landscaping, and more! Ever had questions about insulation .. windows .. solar energy .. and other topics .. but didn’t know who to ask? Our October meeting may be the perfect answer!

Our October meeting is part of NTREG’s ongoing series of member-driven presentations, where at each meeting, attendees select topics for future meetings.

Saturday, September 12, 2009

North Texas Renewable Energy Group monthly meeting
Topic: Low-Water-Use Landscaping

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Mustang Park Recreation Center (2223 Kinwest Parkway, Irving, Texas)
Website: http://www.txses.org/NTREG/events.htm
Cost: FREE

Presenter: Geoff Sherman, North Richland Hills Parks and Recreation Department

Mr. Sherman’s credentials are impressive!

• Landscape Horticulturalist
• ASHS Certified Professional Horticulturist
• ISA Certified Arborist
• Licensed Irrigator

Best of all .. Geoff is a very entertaining and informative speaker!

Meetings are open to everyone! You need not be a member of NTREG to attend, though we encourage you to join.

Our September meeting is another in our continuing series of “attendee-driven” presentations.  People at our meetings request topics for future meetings, and we respond.  At the conclusion of our August meeting, many people requested information on water-conserving landscaping.  Our September topic is in response to your requests!

Our August topic on rainwater capture set the stage for learning about low-water use plants and landscaping.  Using less water means less energy is needed for pumping that water, whether you have city water or a well.

On Saturday, September 12, learn about water-conserving landscaping from one of our most prominent experts in the Metroplex!

Saturday, August 08, 2009

North Texas Renewable Energy Group monthly meeting Topic: Rainwater Collection and Water Conservation

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Mustang Park Recreation Center (2223 Kinwest Parkway, Irving, Texas)
Website: http://www.txses.org/NTREG/events.htm
Cost: FREE

Presenter: Greg Whitfield, member of the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association (ARCSA), and an ARCSA Rainwater Catchment Systems Accredited Professional

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