Soil and Green

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.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
FREE Movie Screening: “Kilowatt Ours”

Time: Doors open at 6:00 p.m.  Movie begins at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Dallas Center for Architecture (1909 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Suite 100, Dallas, Texas, 75201)
Website: http://www.usgbcnorthtexas.org
Cost: FREE

Award-winning film “Kilowatt Ours: A Plan to Re-Energize America” is a timely, solutions-oriented look at one of America’s most pressing environmental challenges: energy.

Filmmaker Jeff Barrie offers hope as he turns the camera on himself and asks, “How can I make a difference?”  In his journey, Barrie explores the source of our (more…)

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Healthy Living Expo in Garland

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: GISD Special Events Center (Garland, Texas)
Website: http://www.garlandgoesgreen.org/Home/Garland+Goes+Green/gg201_landing.htm
Cost: FREE

Learn how to improve your personal health and the health of the environment all in one event: Healthy Living Expo 2009 – Healthy You, Healthy Earth: Rx for a Better World.
 
The City of Garland, Garland ISD, Baylor Medical Center at Garland and (more…)

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Green Operations Summit

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Grapevine Convention Center (1209 South Main Street, Grapevine, Texas, 76051)
Website: http://www.greenoperationssummit.com/
Cost: $25.00 for chapter members, $35.00 for non-members, and $20.00 for students and Emerging Green Builders
Registration: Go to the website above to register for this event.

Learn how sustainable buildings save money and reduce environmental impact.

Join us for the Green Operations Summit, your opportunity to (more…)