Clean air

Through this collaborative effort of local jurisdictions, utilities, industry representatives and interested parties, NCTCOG hopes to use this program to achieve more streamlined and standardized solar practices, resulting in measurable improvements to the North Texas solar market.

This meeting is intended to introduce the Solar Ready II program to local governments and interested parties.

Topics to be discussed include: 

• Establishing solar obstacles and goals in the DFW Region;

• Prioritizing areas of focus; and

• Implementing strategies to streamline solar implementation.

Info: NCTCOG.org/Solar or contact Marissa Fewell, transportation planner, at MFewell@NCTCOG.org or 817-695-9226.

Mike Renner and his family live in a grid-connected home, yet they use no power from the utility company. Sixteen months ago, they made the decision to turn off their main circuit breaker and live exclusively with solar energy. Why did they make this choice? What steps did they take to go "off-grid"? How do they feel about living in an exclusively "solar" home .. especially when they know they've got utility power right there at the meter, available at the flip of a switch? 

In this update presentation, Mike will discuss the rewards and challenges of total off-the-grid living.

Free.

Don Crowson, Arlington Fire Chief & Director of Emergency Mgmt, will discuss the Arlington Fire Department's involvement with gas wells – inspections, regulatoins, testing. 

Monthly meeting of this bipartisan lobby group aimed at creating the political will for a sustainable world. Info: swetha.kannan@gmail.com.

Join the North Texas Renewable Energy Group and Plano Solar Advocates to discuss the "Solarize" concept. "Solarize" is a group bulk-purchase process that can help neighborhoods and cities install rooftop solar photovoltaics at reduced cost. Learn how you can start a solarize program in your neighborhood. The goal of the meeting will be to begin creating a network of people across the DFW area that are interested in launching projects in their own communities.

Presentation by Larry Howe and Bob Litwins of Plano Solar Advocates.

FEB 2014

Devotions, Movie and Discussion, Richardson, TX — 02/12/2014 at 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Moral Imperatives for Climate Action from a Baha'i Perspective, Irving, TX — 02/14/2014 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Climate Sermon "The Six Americas - Which One Do You Live In?", Denison, TX — 02/16/2014 at 11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Sermon on our beautiful, fragile Mother Earth, Austin, TX — 02/16/2014 at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Members meet to share info. All meetings are free and open to the public.

Members meet to share info. All meetings are free and open to the public.

The 2014 Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards are presented by the Memnosyne Institute to recognize people and groups in the DFW area for their exceptional leadership in the enhancement and protection of the environment. There are five categories:

Check back for updates.