Solar

Sep 27 2016, RITA COOK

DFW Solar Tour showcases real-world applications of renewable energy

How do solar energy, wind energy, energy efficiency and a variety of other sustainable technologies save money for the typical homeowner while consuming less of our natural resources? You can find answers to those questions and more at the upcoming DFW Solar Tour, hosted by North Texas Renewable Energy Group on Oct. 1. The event is free.

May 31 2016, BARBARA KESSLER

Local expert tailors free solar classes to professionals in related fields

Dan Lepinski, a solar expert, offers free classes for professionals, addressing solar power's significance as Texas sees a 50% investment increase. These classes educate realtors, bankers, and officials on solar valuation, installation, and financing, enhancing community adoption and utility integration as solar becomes common.

May 29 2016, GREEN TIP GUY

Green Tip Guy: Renewable power for your flashlight

Jason filmed green tips last week at the Green Source DFW Run for the Environment in Dallas.

Feb 08 2016, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Solar panels power moon at Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

There’s an icy moon hanging in the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, thanks to a North Texas solar engineer. The solar-powered sculpture Tears of maria was installed at the end of January for an exhibit now on display by California-based artist Glenn Kaino.

Dec 01 2015, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Arlington entrepreneur markets mobile solar systems for off-grid use

Michael Sewanaku of Arlington is hoping his new enterprise selling mobile solar systems will redeem himself for his early career choice. The 34-year-old founder of Sunraiden, maker of solar inverter/chargers, was born and raised in Canada.

Sep 21 2015, RITA COOK

Texas Discovery Gardens debuts solar-powered learning center

Sept. 21, 2015

Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park flipped the switch last week on a new 410-square-foot solar array atop a cedar pagoda, home to the garden’s new Natural Learning Center.

According to Texas Discovery Garden’s executive director Dick Davis, the 500-square-foot Natural Learning Center's multi-purpose building is a model of sustainability having been constructed using repurposed material.

Aug 07 2015, Editor Green Source DFW

Texas Tribune: New law will help more Texans go solar

Aug 03 2015, GREEN TIP GUY

Green Tip Guy: Charge your phone with the sun

Aug. 5, 2015

This is a new feature called "Green Tip of the Week "created by Green Tip Guy Jason Winningham of Duncanville.

Jul 02 2015, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Fort Worth authors tell eco-tales in ‘Green Mother Goose’

July 3, 2015

Fort Worth children’s authors Jan Peck and David Davis believe in switching off lights when they leave a room, bringing reusable bags to the store and recycling. So the pair thought it was time to update Mother Goose for a more eco-friendly generation.

Jun 29 2015, Julie Ryan

'Texas Climate News' expands as interest in climate change heats up in Texas

Texas Climate News, overseen by former Houston Chronicle environmental reporter Bill Dawson, features a newly expanded format with more original coverage by staff and contributors. Above, photo of the People's Climate March in New York City in September. Courtesy of Earth Justice.

June 30, 2015