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March 2021
March Happy Hour, the State of Solar in 2021
Join us on March 30th to learn what’s really happening on the policy and business front of Texas' State of Solar in 2021. When a deadly winter storm descended last month, over 5 million homes and businesses were left without power. When the ice finally…
Find out more »April 2021
April Happy Hour, featuring Austin Energy’s Tim Harvey
On April 27th, Austin Energy’s Tim Harvey will sit down with the Solar Austin community to discuss the city’s ever-evolving relationship with renewable energy. Offering insider updates on commercial solar and changes to Austin Energy’s solar portfolio, Tim gives us a glimpse of the future…
Find out more »May 2021
May Virtual Happy Hour with Katie Coyne
Join us for a Virtual Happy Hour with Katie Coyne! Katie leads the Urban Ecology Studio at Asakura Robinson Architecture Firm where she works to integrate more science and data into their equity-driven practice. As some of us are still bouncing back from the winter…
Find out more »May Happy Hour, featuring Bill Hetherington, CEO of Bandera Electric Cooperative
Join us on May 25th to learn how Bandera Electric Cooperative (BEC) and other electric cooperatives are helping Texans build climate resiliency by providing affordable solar energy. Here at Solar Austin, we continue to peel back the curtain on local policy and utility action after…
Find out more »July 2021
July Happy Hour with Warren Lasher of ERCOT
Join us on July 27th as ERCOT's Warren Lasher sits down with Solar Austin to discuss what’s happening behind the scenes in Texas energy! As Texans adapted to COVID lockdowns, extreme winter weather, and soaring summer temperatures, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) underwent its…
Find out more »August 2021
August Happy Hour: A Window into Solar Austin
Most folks joining our happy hours know that Solar Austin’s mission is to accelerate the transition to clean, renewable energy in Central Texas and to expand access to the benefits of solar to everyone to mitigate climate change, create a healthy community and support a…
Find out more »October 2021
Climate Action Happy Hour
Come join CCL Austin at the Lazarus Brewing Company this Sunday to socialize and discuss climate policy...or anything else! The venue includes an extensive tap menu, coffee, and delicious snacks with vegetarian/vegan options. Sunday, October 24th 12:30PM - 2PM Lazarus Brewing Company & Coffee https://www.lazarusbrewing.com Hope to…
Find out more »Solar Austin – Female Leaders In Distributed Generation + Solar Storage
Register to join Solar Austin for our monthly happy hour on October 26 as we get the latest on energy storage from the industry's female leaders. In September and October, Solar Austin's Happy Hour spotlight has been shining on Female Leaders in Energy Storage. A…
Find out more »November 2021
Climate Action Happy Hour
Come cap off your holiday weekend with us at the Lazarus Brewing Company and discuss the future of climate action! Or whatever is on your mind. Celebrating our work and commitment together is critical to sustain us as we carry on fighting for the planet.…
Find out more »December 2021
The Parents’ Climate Community – Holiday Social
Join us for an end-of-the-year celebration at Meanwhile Brewing, a family-friendly spot with food trucks and plenty of outdoor space for kids to play. Learn more about our caregiver-led Meetup group and connect with fellow parents who want to take action on climate but aren't…
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