February 23, 2011 : Doyle Beneby Talk: CPS Energy: Leading San Antonio into the New Energy Economy Time: Wednesday, February 23 · 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Location: Malverde. 400 W. 2nd, Austin. Event Registration Online for CPS Energy: Leading San Antonio into the New Energy Economy powered by Eventbrite Doyle Beneby, President & CEO, [...]

Three leaders in Texas’ growing solar community discuss Austin’s place in the Solar Universe — from the context of available technologies, how to develop solar today in a cost-effective way, and the benefits that solar development offers our great city. Shoal Creek Saloon, February 9. Plenty of food, drink and parking http://www.shoalcreeksaloon.com/scmap.jpg Please RSVP at [...]

Paul Breaux will be teaching an informal solar housing class, called “Self-Sufficient Housing Design,” at the University of Texas Thompson Center on February 2, and February 9, 2011 in Austin, Texas. There will only be room for 30 students in this solar housing class. Class is from 6 to 8pm in room 2.102 at he [...]

Virtually everything related to electricity use in Central Texas is shaped by a single organization:  the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT).   Learn how innovations spearheaded by ERCOT are transforming the clean energy world now and what is technically possible in the near future. Shoal Creek Saloon, January 12.  Plenty of food, drink and parking [...]

In what promises to be a lively evening, Solar Austin has invited representatives of community groups that don’t always agree with clean energy enthusiasts for a robust discussion of issues shaping Austin’s energy future. Affordability and Green Power champion Rep. Eddie Rodriguez will also offer his insights. Shoal Creek Saloon, Dec. 15.  Plenty of food, [...]

There’s been a change: Clean TX Forum will join us for a happy hour only event (no speakers) on Dec. 8, still at Shoal Creek Saloon. Solar Austin will re-schedule its speaking Happy Hour for the following Wed. Dec. 15. Mike Sloan will still be the presenter with a panel of commenters offering wider community [...]

During this festive holiday season, please join Solar Austin December 8, for a lively conversation on Austin’s energy future. Austin has long been a leader in green power, but in recent years an increasing number of community voices characterize Green Power as unaffordable. While this does not match the facts, Austin’s efforts with solar and [...]

Photos from the November 10 Happy Hour featuring Larry Weis, Austin Energy’s new General Manager, as speaker. We’ll post more information about this event soon. Luke Mizuhashi graciously consented to take photos of the November Happy Hour. Thanks, Luke!

Solar Austin is pleased to have Austin Energy’s new General Manager LARRY WEIS as its “Solar Happy Hour” speaker on November 10. To celebrate the occasion, and accommodate our growing, happy solar crowd, we will be at a new venue in downtown Austin: Shoal Creek Saloon at 9th & Lamar. Austin’s home of the New [...]

Photos from the 10/6/2010 Solar Austin Happy Hour featuring a great, comprehensive talk by Mark Strama, with an enlightening Q&A session.