Upcoming Local Events
Updated December 26, 2008  

 
January - North Texas Renewable Energy Group Meeting
When: Saturday, January 10, 2009
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Where: Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving
(Irving's Valley Ranch Library is North of I-635, South of Beltline Road, just East of Macarthur Blvd on Cimarron Trail)
 
Topic: Basics of Solar Electric System Design - Part 1 of 2
Presented by: Jim Duncan, North Texas Renewable Energy, Inc.
 
First of a two-part series discussing the basics designing and building a simple solar electric system.
Topics will include solar panels, wires and wire sizes, batteries, inverters, safety, and more. (See our Glossary for definitions.)
Jim's presentations will coincide with construction of our solar trailer, where we'll put what we learn in the meetings to actual hands-on use.
 
Jim has been installing solar energy systems in North Texas since 1994. He's recently become qualified to take
the NABCEP Certification test. NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners) certification
is required by Austin Energy, Oncor, the State of California, and numerous others if an installed solar energy
system is to be eligible for state and/or other rebates and monetary incentives.
 
We'll have “before” photos so everyone can see the the trailer as it is now .. we begin>
transforming an ordinary enclosed cargo trailer into a mobile solar energy powerhouse able to provide substantial solar electricity
for a variety of upcoming events. (See our Annual Calendar for details.)
 
We'll be asking for volunteers to help with the construction of the solar electric system. Details to be announced at the meeting.
 
Irving's Valley Ranch Library is on the northeast corner of Macarthur Blvd on Cimarron Trail - between I-635 and Beltline Road.
Ample parking exists on the south and west sides of the building. Handicap parking and access is also available.
The meeting room is inside the Library main entrance, just to the left of the main doors after you've entered the Library.
 
There's a small coffee shop attached to the Library where we gather afterwards for continued informal conversations.
 
NOTE! The Library is *behind* the large buildings on the northeast corner of Macarthur Blvd and Cimarron Trail, and is not readily visible from the street.
Enter the parking lot from Macarthur or Cimarron and drive past the large buildings to the Library.
 
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Earthshare Events
 
If you're able to volunteer a little spare time with Earth Share, we would all would sincerely appreciate and benefit from your assistance!
 
Earth Share of Texas supports the work of its 70 participating environmental and conservation organizations by representing them in workplace giving programs throughout Texas. Workplace giving is the opportunity for employees to contribute by having their designated amounts deducted from each paycheck. Earth Share of Texas represents not only the best of Texas' environmental organizations, but the most reputable in the nation as well. Your gift to Earth Share of Texas supports the work of the Texas Solar Energy Society and many other organizations who work to protect natural resources and public health.
 
The Texas Solar Energy Society is a recipient of funding from Earth Share. North Texas Renewable Energy Group is a member of Texas Solar Energy Society.
 
Scheduled Earth Share Events:
  • Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 5 PM - 9 PM – Mardi Gras, Lake Dallas
  • Saturday, April 18, 2009, 9 AM - 5 PM – Live Green Expo, Plano
  • Saturday, July 4, 2009, 9 AM - 10 PM – 4th of July Celebration, Lake Dallas
  • Saturday-Sunday, September 19-20, 2009, 10 AM - 6 PM – Waterfest, Lake Dallas
  • Saturday, October 31, 2009, 4 PM -6 PM – Halloween, Lake Dallas
  • Saturday, December 5, 2009, 4 PM - 6 PM – Holiday Lighting, Lake Dallas
 
For more information, or to volunteer, contact:
David M. Smith
North Texas Representative
Earth Share of Texas
101 East Park Boulevard, Suite 600
Plano, Texas 75074
972-516-3849
972-516-3869 (fax)
www.earthshare-texas.org
E-mail:  
 

Renewable Energy Events from around Texas, the USA, and the world.

Events Courtesy of the Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association
 

Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo
March 10 - 12, 2009, Las Vegas, Nevada
 

 
 
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