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*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *** September 1, 2010
Get the Knowledge You Need to Make a Sustainable Difference
At the Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair
Fredericksburg, TX – The Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair is dedicated to bringing Texans the information they need to make informed decisions, increase sustainability and maintain comfort. The Roundup takes place September 24-26 in Fredericksburg’s Market Square. Tickets are $10 Friday or Sunday, $12 Saturday or $20 for a 3-day pass while children 12 and under are free. “The fair provides an outlet for community members to gain invaluable information, discover new resources and demo new products that can benefit future quality of life,” said Russel Smith, Executive Director of the Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association.
Attend informative talks by the experts with over 55 speakers, businesses and thought leaders scheduled with keynote addresses on each of the three-day event to bring you the most recent knowledge on sustainability.
Friday, Kenneth Starcher, Assistant Director, Training, Education and Outreach at the Alternative Energy Institute’s (AEI) speaks on ”Small Wind Testing,” a more home sized product. Ken has served as an instructor at wind energy seminars throughout the US, China, Brazil and South Africa.
Saturday, Roger Duncan, Former General Manager - Austin Energy talks about “Utility of the Future.” Roger discusses both the near-term and future of the electric utility industry, with a focus on the transition to renewable energy, distributed generation, smart grid and the need for a new business model. The talk includes both the twin storms of peak oil and climate change and the technology trends reshaping energy generation.
Sunday, Thomas G. Mason, General Manager, LCRA speaks on Saving Water for Texas’ Future. With the state’s population projected to nearly double in the next 50 years, water is arguably the most precious resource in Texas. Finding the water for Texas’ future is a monumentally expensive and challenging task. The least expensive approach is to use what we have more efficiently.
The Renewable Energy Roundup is co-organized by Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association (TREIA) and Texas Solar Energy Society (TXSES), in cooperation with the Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (TOFGA). Proceeds benefit TREIA and TXSES, non-profits striving to increase awareness and use of renewable energy. For more details log on to www.TheRoundup.org or call 877-376-8638 or email: roundup@txses.org.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - JULY, 2010
Solar Training: Workshops for Businesses, Handymen and Homeowners at the Renewable Energy Roundup
Fredericksburg, TX – The Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair brings back their popular workshops that fast track solar careers, keep competitive businesses ahead of the curve and homeowners in the know on sustainable solar energy.
According to a July 2010 report by Dr. John Blackburn, former chancellor, Duke University and emeritus chair, economics department, electricity from new solar installations is now cheaper than electricity from proposed new nuclear plants. This development has profound implications for future growth of solar energy. “As “green market’ technologies evolve and move into mainstream America, solar training will be the cornerstone of the new economy,” said Janet Hughes, Executive VP Ontility. “Already concern is expressed that there may not be enough trained installers to meet demand as we move from early adoption to mass adoption of solar energy technology.” There is a workshop for every interest level at a variety of extremely competitive costs. To register go to www.theroundup.org.
Workshop for Businesses $1195 ($200 Roundup discount) CEU credits
Ontility has been training the green workforce for over two years. Ontility’s 40 hour S103 Workshop offers Solar Electric Training for Electricians and meets training requirements for NABCEP Certified PV Installer Certification and is ISDQ accredited. The 5-day workshop runs September 20 – 24.
Solar PV Technician Training $195 ($100 Roundup discount) CEU credits
Ontility also provides a one-day, 8-hour S101 Solar PV Technician Training workshop designed for those directly responsible for hands-on installation of solar electric systems. There is no prerequisite, but an understanding of solar fundamentals is helpful. Course CEU credits satisfy NABCEP continuing education requirements and is ISDQ accredited. The course begins Sunday, September 26.
Energy Independence Roadmap for Homeowners $85
Higher Power Living LLC provides a step-by-step roadmap for homeowners who are ready to move toward Energy Independence by becoming proactive producers of energy rather than consumers subject to the whims of utility pricing and implications of new “smart grid” technologies. Saturday, September 25 9 am – 12:30 pm
The Renewable Energy Roundup is co-organized by Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association (TREIA) and Texas Solar Energy Society (TXSES). For more details log on to www.TheRoundup.org or call 877-376-8638 or email: roundup@txses.org
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