Energy

Expo presented by the city of Bedford featuring vendors and exhibitors from energy-saving retailers and renewable energy providers, along with natural gas and other alternatives. Free. 

Hosted by the North Texas Electric Auto Association and AutoNation. Organizers are expecting more than 50 Leafs there this year. Leaf owners and nonowners welcome.

Member is hosting the May meeting at his home. See his John Deere 96 electric riding mower, a neutron push mower and all electric yard tools. He also has two Ego scooter bikes, three electric mopeds, his DIY VW Golf EV and a Nissan Leaf. His neighbor also just got a new Tesla.

For EV drivers, there is one J1772 plug charging station and a 120 volt, which could support 2 or possibly 3 EVs if necessary (plan to bring your good long extension cord).

All monthly meetings are free to attend and open to the public.

Happy-hour forum for people who want to exchange views on how business, the local economy, and ecological practices/sustainability can work together. Discuss a variety of ecological, economy-friendly concepts, including "Good Returns" and "Zero Waste." Contact: Eduardo Hope, dallasgreendrinks@yahoo.com.

Class will be presented by Anna Clark, author of "Green American Style" and president of EarthPeople, and builder Alan Hoffman. Clark will share her experiences and reasoning for building the first LEED Platinum certified home in Dallas. Her builder Hoffman will then speak about the technical aspects of the home and ways attendees can transform their homes to be more sustainable and energy efficient. Jinen Adenwala, President of CVAL Innovations, LLC, will review reasons to save energy. Free. See Green Source DFW story about Clark's home.

Environment Texas will be joined by experts, including Alyssa Burgin from the Texas Drought Project, to talk about water conservation. RSVP at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nH5ofutjw-qkrwXYN54BuT6Qgly72Itav9vEob….

SMU hosts Engineering and Humanity Week April 6-12. This year's theme is Water: Ripple Effects. The focus will be on the positive ripple effects people can inspire when confronted with current challenges. Opportunities to meet British adventurer and ecologist David de Rothschild and tour the PLASTIKI and hear hip-hop artist Emmanuel Jal, a humanitarian advocate for social justice and human rights.

Student-organized sustainability and music festival, featuring student bands, economically priced food and booths showcasing environmental organizations and vendors. Free.

Dallas Interfaith Power & Light promotes love, justice and care for creation through local action, education, and dialogue about climate stewardship.

Learn about going gas-free. Free.