Solar Social

Kick-Off Event

SOLAR SOCIAL AT DISCOVERY GREEN

9 – 11 am
1500 McKinney, Houston TX 77010

Look for the Sunny 99.1 giant inflatable sun

The Solar Social is the perfect way to start the tour. Visit with Houston’s renewable energy community.  Energy companies, PV installers and non-profit groups will be there to talk to you about renewable energy.  Check out the educational displays, there will be something for the whole family!

Over $1,500 in FREE Giveaways

Sign up at the HREG table to win some fantastic prizes. Win a Solar Attic Fan, installed, from Alternate Power Solution [a $1,000 value], a $500 gift certificate to Lighting, Inc.,  or an Energy Audit from Standard Renewable and more!  Pick up a free fluorescent light bulb, provided by Lighting Unlimited!

Hands On Learning Experiences

• Get a breakdown of the inner workings of a photovoltaic solar panel from Spring Woods Middle School.
• Learn how wind and sun can create energy to power our homes and communities by Betsy Ross Elementary School.
• TXU Energy Solar Academy is partnering with National Energy Education Development Project (NEED) to implement their nationally recognized solar energy education program into Texas schools. Find out how TXU brings an interactive solar learning experience into the classroom.
• Learn about Houston’s involvement with the US Department of Energy (DOE) and find out ways to help the City of Houston reach its goal as part of the Solar Houston Initiative.
• Read interesting facts and a bit of history about “green” building and renewable energy as you walk through the USGBC’s Green Building Maze.

Where to Begin Your Tour? Right Here at Discovery Green

The first two site are steps away from the Solar Social, so don’t forget to visit them out before you hop in your car. For more information visit the Standard Renewable Energy table.

• Discovery Green’s Alkek Building
• George R. Brown Convention Center solar system kiosk

Group Bus Tours Available

Metro Buses will be on site to transport you to and from some of the tour sites. Although free, space is very limited. For more info and to sign up, visit the HREG table.