Working to bring affordable solar energy to all Austinites
To kick off 2020, Solar Austin has gathered a panel of passionate activists and advocates who are working locally to lead the fight for climate action. From student protesters to grassroots organizers, this month’s speakers have made it their mission…
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GENERAL PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: While Austin has successfully grown a thriving local solar and renewables industry, people of color and women are underrepresented in the renewable energy field. There is a lack of solar specific pathways in educational and training programs,…
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Sustainability and climate action require much more than just solar, so we’re branching out to spend time on another very important topic this month – public transportation. Transportation accounts for about a third of local greenhouse gas emissions and will…
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For our September happy hour, acclaimed author and journalist Russell Gold will share the story of an audacious attempt to build the largest renewable energy project in the United States right here in Texas. Any transition from a North American…
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We’re doing something a bit different this month. Instead of our regular happy hour, Solar Austin is hosting a community workshop to gather input on the topic of expanding access to solar. In September, a team that will include Austin Energy…
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