Solar
Solar expert Dan Lepinski powers North Texas events with sunshine
Many North Texans know Dan Lepinski as the "solar shuttle guy." Lepinski will be powering the stage at the Green Source DFW Run for the Environment on Oct. 11 at Cedar Hill State Park. Photo by Karl Thibodeaux.
Sept. 22, 2014
Dan Lepinski is fired up about solar.
Dallas’ Green Fest to be held on Continental Avenue Pedestrian Bridge
The city of Dallas hosts its Green Fest on Sept. 20 on the Continental Avenue Bridge, which reopened as pedestrian friendly park in June. Photos courtesy of the city of Dallas.
Opinion: Climate change denial parallels world’s struggle with tobacco addiction
Sept. 3, 2014
By Kevin Lefebvre, MS
Smoking Gun
'Earth, Wind & Fire Energy Summit' to offer primer on energy in Addison
The Earth, Wind, & Fire Energy Summit will address all forms of energy Oct. 4-5 in Addison.
Photos courtesy of Earth, Wind & Fire Energy Summit.
Aug. 20, 2014
Teens gearing up for Solar Car Challenge in Fort Worth
This year 25 U.S. high schools will be competing at the Solar Car Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway July 21-22. A two-day cross country trip to Austin follows. Photos courtesy of the Solar Car Challenge.
July 15, 2014
High school students from across the country may be modeling the cars of the future at Texas Motor Speedway next week.
Arlington Conservation Council cruises parade in solar-powered float
The Arlington Conservation Council shows off their solar-powered float made with recycled material for the Arlington Fourth of July Parade. Photo courtesy of Paul Knudsen.
July 7, 2014
Wildflower Ecovillage is putting down roots in Greenville
About 15 dwellings are planned for the Wildflower Ecovillage, formerly known as the DFW Ecovillage, on this 70-acre property in Greenville, northeast of Dallas. Photos courtesy of Wildflower Ecovillage.
July 2, 2014
By Penelope Taylor
UNT's Zero Energy Lab tests state-of-the-art energy technologies in 'real-life' scenarios
The University of North Texas' Zero Energy Lab, built in 2012, is designed to test the efficiency of the latest sustainable energy technologies on a residential scale. Photos courtesy of UNT.
June 9, 2014
Cedar Valley College's Sustainability Conference to feature keynote speaker George Bandy, Jr. of Interface
George Bandy, Jr., vice president of sustainability at Interface, will be the keynote speaker Cedar Valley College's Sustainability Conference on June 13.
June 4, 2014