“The Houston Renewable Energy Group (HREG) was established in 1999 with the primary goal of educating the Houston region on the power of renewable energy. Houston 's climate and availability of conventionally-generated power create special challenges and barriers to the incorporation of Renewable Energy (RE) systems. The HREG network of RE enthusiasts, engineers, architects, specialists, and users provides a pathway to sensible energy conservation and generation, as well as a cleaner Houston . HREG is a non-profit volunteer organization and local chapter of the Texas Solar Energy Society, which is a 501 (c) 3 organization.” Click here for our brochure.

Houston has had a significant interest in Solar Energy since the 1970's, particularly after the famed energy crises. Some of the current HREG members have been part of renewable energy interest groups throughout the 1980's and 90's. Local enthusiasts met several times in 1999 to hold informal meetings and lunches to discuss the renewable energy topics of the day. In the Fall of 1999, the Texas Solar Energy Society, upon the request of several TxSES members, began to officially recognize HREG as a local chapter. HREG is now a formal organization that will serve to educate the residents of the Houston region as to renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency and conservation, green building, and referrals to experts and companies in the industry. Clean air initiatives, climate protection and improved economics have replaced the energy crisis as the primary impetus to adopt renewable energy.


HREG Mission Statement

ARTICLE I - NAME

The name of this organization shall be Houston Renewable Energy Group (HREG). The geographical boundaries of this organization shall be the city of Houston and its suburbs.

ARTICLE II - PURPOSE

The purpose of HREG shall be to further the development of renewable energy and related arts, sciences and technologies with concern for the ecological, social, and economic fabric of our community and state. This shall be accomplished through exchange of ideas and information by means of meetings, publications and public displays. HREG shall serve to inform the public, institutional and governmental bodies and seek to raise the level of public and government awareness of its purpose.

ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP

“Membership” shall be open to any person who shares the aims of HREG as set forth under Article II. The primary means of communication for the group is through the HREG eGroup, but those without access to e-mail are also welcome to participate. See our Yahoo! Group for more information or to join.

HREG is NOT a CHARTERED organization in and of itself. It has no dues. HREG is a recognized local “chapter” of the Texas Solar Energy Society (TXSES), which IS a chartered non- profit organization. HREG members are encouraged, but not required, to join TXSES. Local leaders are elected as required.