Learn about the latest alternative energy vehicles at expo featuring exhibitors, vehicles, test drives.
Thursday: Propane Engine Fuel Summit. $25/advance. Register online.
Friday: Fleet & Industry Conference. $35/advance. Register online.
Saturday: General Programming, Ride & Drive and Expo. Open to the public. 9am-4pm. Free.
Info: Pamela Burns: pburns@nctcog.org
Free screening of Gasland Part II with appearance by the director Josh Fox. Donations of any amount to help offset expenses are welcomed. Special appearances by Gasland stars Deborah Rogers, Calvin Tillman and Steven Lipsky.
In this explosive follow-up to his Oscar-nominated film Gasland, filmmaker Josh Fox uses his trademark dark humor to take a deeper, broader look at the dangers of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, the controversial method of extracting natural gas and oil, now occurring on a global level.
Doors open at 6 p.m. Event starts at 7 p.m.
Meet and greet reps from local environmental organizations. See clean energy demos and plug-in vehicles on display. Popcorn and full bar available starting at 6 pm. Bar-style seating in theater
Event is sponsored by Working Films Reel Power, Earthworks’ Oil & Gas Accountability Project, Texas Drought Project, North Central Texas Communities Alliance, FWCANDO and director Josh Fox.
Free screening of Gasland Part II with appearance by the director Josh Fox. While admission is free to the public, donations of any amount to the historic Texas Theatre are welcomed. RSVP.
In this explosive follow-up to his Oscar-nominated film Gasland, filmmaker Josh Fox uses his trademark dark humor to take a deeper, broader look at the dangers of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, the controversial method of extracting natural gas and oil, now occurring on a global level.
Event is sponsored by Working Films Reel Power, Earthworks’ Oil & Gas Accountability Project, Texas Drought Project, North Central Texas Communities Alliance, FWCANDO and director Josh Fox.
Local environmental groups co-sponsoring the event will be in the lobby following the film to answer questions.
The Dallas CPC will hold a workshop on the proposed gas drilling ordinance in the morning and host a public hearing in the afternoon.
Energy efficiency expert Bill Neukrantz will share his tips for cutting your home energy usage in half. Info: administrator@firstjefferson.org or 682-465-0021.
READ MORE: http://greensourcedfw.org/articles/top-10-steps-cutting-your-energy-costs-half
Learn practical best green living practices. Hear from experts in the field and meet local environmentalists. Volunteer to share Plano’s message of sustainable lifestyles. Meets Thursdays. Free. Info: Melinda Haggerty, 972-769-4391, or Nancy Casillas, 972-769-4313.
Learn the key points of tree selection and placement to ensure that trees that you plant are a success. Plus learn about the city of Dallas' electricity generation from a renewable source: biogas. Free. Info: KirkMiller@DallasSierraClub.org.
The 13th Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair is co-organized by the Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association and the Texas Center for Policy Studies. See new ideas in action, to taste, test, explore and interact with products and services for living sustainably. Friday & Sunday: $10. Saturday: $12. Weekend Pass: $25.
Learn about converting to sun power. Free. Info: Melinda Haggerty, 972-769-4391, or Nancy Casillas, 972-769-4313
Get thee to Dallas City Hall at noon today says the Dallas environmental coalition.
http://www.downwindersatrisk.org/2013/09/dallas-city-staff-trying-to-pull-a-fast-one-on-eve-of-final-gas-ordinance-hearing-and-vote/