17 Sep The Roundup Announces its Pre-Event Environmental Educational Day

Prior to the official opening of the 12^th Annual Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair (The Roundup), event organizers scheduled an Educational Day.  The Roundup Pre-event Educational Day includes workshops for adults and a Kids Environmental Program where kids from local schools are encouraged to participate in a full day of programs and hands-on environmental projects. The Program takes place Friday, September 28^th with the Kids Environmental Program running from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and the adult workshops are listed below. The Kid Environmental Educational Day is put together by:

•  Texas Parks and Wildlife
•  Austin Community College & Renewable Energy Student Association
•  St. Phillips College
•  Austin Energy

Regarding this program, Cyrus Reed, Acting Chapter Director, Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club said, “The Roundup’s Educational Day and Kids Environmental Project embraces natural values for clean air, water conservation and sustainability that help preserve Texas as a great place to live and enjoy for generations to come!”  If you have an interest in participating please call 830-997-2350. Other workshops scheduled for the Pre-Event Educational Day include:

Understanding the Financials of Solar:   Friday, September 28, 11:00 a.m. – Noon

Circular Energy is passionate about creating a better tomorrow through solar technology.   Learn how a proper design can have significant effects on energy production, aesthetic appearance, and most importantly, cost.  This course will provide attendees with a foundation of knowledge specific to the design of a solar PV system.  The 1- hour course provides attendees, architects and AIA members with CEU credits for AIA & USGBC certification.

Registration

All workshops will be held at Market Square at 101 Main, Fredericksburg, TX.  Plan on 4 hours, Friday, September 28. Registration information can be found on The Roundup website or by calling 830-997-2350.

The Renewable Energy Roundup is co-organized by Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association (TREIA) and Texas Center for Policy Studies (TCPS). Event proceeds benefit TREIA and TCPS, two non-profits striving to increase understanding and awareness of renewable energy applications and to promote their wide use.  Sponsors for The Roundup include Austin Energy, Austin Energy Green Building, HEB, Circular Energy and many others who can be seen along with event details at the website: www.TheRoundup.org, or call 830-997-2350 or email: info@TheRoundup.org.