Your Official
Roundup 2009 Program Guide
10th
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RENEWABLE ENERGY ROUNDUP SEPT 25-27 2009
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5:00–6:00 pm · Green Arena
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Noon–1:00 pm · Green Arena
Toby Hemenway, author of Gaia’s Garden
Karl Rabago, Vice President of Distributed Energy Services at Austin Energy
Bob Dixson, Mayor of Greensburg, Kansas
Toby’s talk is titled, “Eating the Planet” or “How Permaculture Can Save Humanity and the Earth, but not Civilization” and will explain what permaculture is and how it can help us to live sustainably. Pulitzer-prize winning author Jared Diamond calls it “the worst mistake in the history of the human race.” Founder of permaculture Bill Mollison says it can “destroy whole landscapes.” Are they describing nuclear energy? Suburbia? Coal mining? No. They are talking about agriculture. It’s not just that farming in its current industrial manifestation is destroying topsoil and biodiversity. Agriculture in any form is inherently unsustainable. At its doorstep can also be laid our culture’s split between people and nature, much disease and poor health, and the origins of class inequality and police states. Those are big claims, and this lecture will explore them, showing that new fuels and high technology are not the way out of the dilemma that agriculture has gotten us into. However, there are ways to live sustainably on the Earth without going back to the Stone Age. Many societies have lived in harmony with other species and yet have developed art, music, philosophy, medicine, and the other hallmarks of a rich culture. What many of them have in common looks a lot like what today is known as permaculture, an ecological design approach based on knowledge gained from nature. Toby’s lecture will show us what makes agriculture, and the industrial society that relies on it, fundamentally unsustainable, and how permaculture offers us a better way.
Karl brings more than 15 years experience in guiding electricity policy and regulation, emerging energy markets development and implementation of sustainability principles across a wide range of markets and sectors. In this talk, he will discuss the Net Energy Market and the role of utilities and consumers in the future. The utility industry is rapidly moving toward integration of three new “smart” technology platforms: the smart grid, the smart home/building, and the smart car. With these dramatically new infrastructure platforms in place, the opportunity will arise for the emergence of a new kind of energy market – the Net Energy Market. The Net Energy Market is a market in which all customers are empowered and enabled to choose their appropriate mix of supply, demand, and energy management products and services—to suit their budget and lifestyle. The utility, in turn, will take on the role of network integrator, reliability manager, and facilitator of a vast array of transactions and actions that will comprise a market of markets – the Net Energy Market. Nothing is written in stone, but done right the new Net Energy Market can be the realization of a cleaner, more efficient and more equitable energy services market. What is critical at this stage is our joining in support of a common vision of the future in which we want to live. One thing for sure, if we don’t start thinking now about where we want to go with the future of electric utility services, the onslaught of new technologies, regulations, and market forces will cast our future for us. As we have learned from deregulation and some technological transformation events in the past, that might not be something that benefits all of us. Karl Rábago will lay out his vision of the opportunity of the Net Energy Market and what it will take to get us there.
In this talk on “Pioneers of the 21st Century,” you will hear the extraordinary story of how the town of Greensburg, Kansas came to be an example for sustainability and community commitment. On the night of May 4th, 2007, Greensburg, Kansas was hit by a devastating EF5 tornado which leveled 95% of the town. In the wake of this terrible event, rather than leave their town, the brave residents chose to use this unique opportunity to rebuild a smarter, stronger, and sustainable community. As visionaries and new pioneers of the 21st century, the town has developed a Long Term Recovery Plan and a Sustainable Master Plan for the rebuilding of the community, with sustainability and ‘green’ building practices as the cornerstones of these plans. In the 2 years following the tornado, Greensburg is once again in the national spotlight, now with attention focused on its commitment to sustainable building, renewable energy generation and use. City resolutions, implemented by Mayor Dixson, have laid the groundwork to transfer the town to 100 percent wind power and bring all government buildings to a LEED platinum standard. Greensburg now has 4 LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum buildings with 3 more under construction. About 45% of the homes have been rebuilt and are 30-60% more energy efficient than code. Despite challenges along the way, Greensburg continues to rebuild better, stronger, and greener. Greensburg has become a living laboratory for green building products and energy efficient design, as well as an inspiration for communities across the nation.
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Weekend at a Glance ONGOING THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND
Things to see & do
don’t have to be present to win shippable items, but heavy items will be given away during the fair.
Information Tent
Exhibitors
Make your first stop the information tent. Be sure to purchase your Roundup souvenirs! Items for sale include:
Stop by and see all the exhibitors! Many have ongoing demonstrations and free information.
2 T-shirts made from Texas-grown organic cotton 2 steel water bottles
Alternative Fuel Vehicles
2 Chico bags to carry all the information you’ll be collecting from the many exhibitors 2 fun renewable energy poetry magnets for your fridge or filing cabinet 2 CDs of 2008 lectures
Door Prizes: Everyone over 18 is invited to register for a chance to win one of the many door prizes donated by our sponsors and exhibitors. Get your registration card at the front gate, then bring it over to Pavilion A to complete and enter into the drawing. Check the schedule for daily drawing times in Pavilion A. You
There are solar, electric, biodiesel, and hybrid as well as human powered vehicles to see and drive.
Family Activities Area Drop by any time for on-going fun activities in the Family Area where you and your children can learn together. Hands-on activities include: constructing mini solar ovens to bake s’mores; putting together solar powered cars; turning on a light with a wind powered pinwheel; coloring with soy-based crayons; riding the biodiesel-powered jiggle bug; having fun with face paints. Most of the projects result in something to take home.
and all of our activities are designed for families to enjoy together. Staff does not provide childcare for unattended children. Please do not leave children unattended in the Family Activities area.
Water Wisdom for Dry Climates Workshop with Toby Hemenway Saturday, 8am–Noon · $50 per person This timely workshop will show you how to turn water scarcity into water abundance with simple techniques that can be used in any home and yard. Registration available on site Friday, and limited at the door Saturday. Group meet at the Front Gate Saturday at 7:45 then walk to workshop site.
Food & Drink Natural and organic food, carnival food, natural desserts. Fat Tire Ale from the wind-powered New Belgium Brewery is on sale at the Beer Garden. Visit the Chuck Wagons when you need to recharge.
Notice: The Roundup’s Family Activities Area has fun things to do for children of all ages, Please help us with our goal to reduce waste. Reuse your cups and cans or buy a stainless steel water bottle for $10 at the information tent! Thanks to Quintessential Chocolates for providing free filtered water see booths 14 & 15. It takes 150,000 barrels of oil a year are used to make over 189 million bottles in the U.S. alone, only 23% of which make it to the recycler. Good conscience prevents us from continuing to support this cavalier use of bottled water. Instead we are happily giving away water! Recycling provided by Kim Marschall, Green Goddess Recycling. 512-858-7861. Composting provided by Jimmy, www.restaurantrecyclers.com. Roundup is going for a zero waste event. Help us by doing your part at the recycling bins. THANK YOU: Kowert Real Estate, for all your help! Have a need to buy or sell property, they’re your team call 830-997-3311 Wireless Internet Access Provided by: Joe McSparin. See Joe for your Software Development & IT Solutions 830-992-1142 – email: joe@mcsdevtech.com Extra Big Thanks to: Highland Graphics, Marble Falls, Texas! 830-693-7564 & David Ruppe – Graphic Design – 541-779-8504. They made this publication possible.
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Ongoing Family Activities: Mini solar ovens to bake s’mores, solar powered cars, face painting, wind powered pinwheel
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G R O U N D S O P E N AT N O O N
COVERED PAVILION A COOKING DEMOS: See schedule posted at the Pavilion for lastest updates.
Natural Building: Old Fashioned Technology For Contemporary Structures
Renewable Energy, Helping Rejuvenate Rural Communities
Engaging Christians in Environmental Stewardship
Fully Sustainable Homes
Wind Energy Education Opportunities From The Texas Wind Energy Institute
Stimulus Money for Texans
Maintain Your Native & Adapted Landscape
Texas Ethanol: Boom and Bust
Ongoing Family Activities (see note at left)
The Urban Farmer
Why Efficiency & Renewables Are The Answer
How We Did It: More Lessons From Past Roundups
Septic 101
COOKING DEMO: Cast Iron Cooking & Exotic Food with Bruce Deuley
Sustainable Agriculture at Risk: Protecting Local Food Production
Sustainable Biodiesel: A Case For Certification
Return on Solar Investments
Design and Construction of Non-Toxic Baby/Kid rooms
KEYNOTE SPEAKER – Green Arena Toby Hemenway – A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture
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This timely workshop will show you how to turn water scarcity into water abundance with simple techniques that can be used in any home and yard. $50 per person. Registrations available on site Friday, and limited at the door Saturday. Group meet at Front Gate Saturday at 7:45 then walk to workshop site.
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The Structures Of Everyday Living: The Attic Was Hot Before I Got There
MINI WORKSHOP: Building Green In The Real World
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Landscaping Solutions With Bamboo
International Renewable Energy Development
Home Evolution: 1950’s Historic to 2009 Green
PV Incentive Programs In Texas
Solar Water Heating Including Domestic Hot Water, Solar Pool Heating
Aquaponics: The Farm Of The Future
Geothermal 101
Biodiesel: Fueling and Feeding Texas
Energy Tax Credits for Residential COOKING DEMO: and Commercial Properties: Christa Emrick, Raw Food Chef Get the Green by Going Green
Leadership in Green Building – By Design
Understanding Green Building Programs In Central Texas
Strategies For Improving Carbon Sequestration In Grasslands
Site Assessment Tools and Procedures for Solar and Energy Audits
Smart Home Improvements For A Hot Climate
Creating New Energy Districts For Texas
Organic Foods The Big Picture
Germany, Rainwater Collection Capital Of The World?
MINI WORKSHOP: Natural Passive Sustainability For Homes, Buildings and Building Sites
The Next Revolution in Household Water Conservation
Electric Vehicle Transportation
Stained Concrete Floors & More In Half The Time
A Very Successful Geothermal Project
Environmental Real Estate Options For Existing Homes
Earthco Megablock Process
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G R O U N D S O P E N AT 9 AM Off Grid Living: What Is It Like? With homeowners Rick & Stephanie Ertel
Living Large On A Small Footprint
Smart Meters & Net Metering
Solar Water Heating For Home & Business
Comprehensive Home Energy Audits
The Pecan Street Project: Net Zero Communities
Moving Toward Sustainable Operations- Helping The Environment & Your Bottom Line
Green Building: Past, Present, Future
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COOKING DEMOS: See schedule posted at the Pavilion for lastest updates.
COVERED PAVILION A
COOKING DEMOS: See schedule posted at the Pavilion for lastest updates.
Ongoing Family Activities (see note at left)
KEYNOTE SPEAKER – Green Arena Bob Dixson – Pioneers of the 21st Century
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Karl Rabago – Net Energy Markets
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER – Green Arena
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This schedule is subject to change.
WHITE ARENA
G R O U N D S O P E N AT 9 AM
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Saturday 8am–Noon
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Green Transportation Texas Style
Sustainable Rainwater Harvesting Systems
Positive Effects of Wind Development on a West Texas Community
Solar Electric Systems How They Work, How Homeowners Can Benefit
Inexpensive Rainwater Capture Filtration/Purification System For Drinking & Cooking
Weatherization & Beyond: Low-Cost Home Energy Retrofits
18 Years Off The Grid, A Case Study
Powering the 21st C-Solar Energy and Algae Based Advanced Biofuels
COOKING DEMO: All About Texas Olives. Saundra Winokur, Sandy Oaks Olive Farm
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RED ARENA
WHITE ARENA
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G R O U N D S O P E N AT N O O N 1 2 3 4 5
COVERED PAVILION A COOKING DEMOS: See schedule posted at the Pavilion for lastest updates.
Natural Building: Old Fashioned Technology For Contemporary Structures
Renewable Energy, Helping Rejuvenate Rural Communities
Engaging Christians in Environmental Stewardship
Fully Sustainable Homes
Wind Energy Education Opportunities From The Texas Wind Energy Institute
Stimulus Money for Texans
Maintain Your Native & Adapted Landscape
Texas Ethanol: Boom and Bust
Ongoing Family Activities (see note at right)
The Urban Farmer
Why Efficiency & Renewables Are The Answer
How We Did It: More Lessons From Past Roundups
Septic 101
COOKING DEMO: Cast Iron Cooking & Exotic Food with Bruce Deuley
Sustainable Agriculture at Risk: Protecting Local Food Production
Sustainable Biodiesel: A Case For Certification
Return on Solar Investments
Design and Construction of Non-Toxic Baby/Kid rooms
Schedule subject to modifications Commercial Tent Talks scheduled in the commercial tent may give reference to specific products, brands and services that the speaker distributes, installs, manages, etc. However, you can anticipate the talks will still be very educational and present general information about the subject. Ongoing Family Activities:
KEYNOTE SPEAKER – Green Arena
Mini solar ovens to bake s’mores, solar powered cars, face painting, wind powered pinwheel
Toby Hemenway – A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture
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1–2 pm 2 White Arena
2–3 pm 2 Green Arena
Natural Building: Old Fashioned Technology For Contemporary Structures
Greening the Church – Engaging Christians in Environmental Stewardship
Wind Energy Education Opportunities From The Texas Wind Energy Institute
Kindra Welch
Tom Rowley
Richard Walker
Natural building is in fact a very old concept experiencing a rebirth in contemporary sustainable design. This presentation looks at modern interpretations of ancient building materials: clay, sand, straw, stone, timber and their use in current design and construction. Natural Building continues a tradition thousands of years old that is beautiful, vibrant and healthy. We will discuss various combinations of natural ingredients and their appropriate uses including: straw bale, cob, adobe, timber frame, light-clay straw and others. Photographs from builders across the county will show low-tech sustainability, wellness and the incredible beauty provided by natural materials. Trained as an architect (B. Arts 1999, B.Arch 2001, Rice University), Kindra left school and discovered the undiscussed realities of conventional buildings: toxicity of materials, de-localization of building skills, and over-emphasis of cookie cutter solutions. In 2004, she packed all possessions in the truck and turned life and resources towards the search for a building system that supports social, ecological and aesthetic ideas of sustainability. Within the year, Kindra found herself solidly infatuated with a growing national movement known as Natural Building. Today she can spot a good pile of clay at 70 mph, turn almost any tree into a viable piece of structural art, and make a good smoothie to keep the crew going until the goal is met.
Christians, a large and influential segment of American society, have long been absent from the environmental movement. That seems finally to be changing. Come learn why, how, and to what result—here in the USA and internationally. Tom Rowley is the US director of A Rocha, an international conservation organization equipping and engaging Christians and all who will work with us to care for God’s world. Prior to A Rocha, Rowley was a columnist and freelance writer; fellow with the Rural Policy Research Institute; project manager for the TVA Rural Studies Program at the University of Kentucky; editor at Forum for Applied Research and Public Policy; and acting deputy director and social science analyst with the US Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service. There, he worked with the National Rural Development Partnership, the National Commission on Agriculture and Rural Development Policy, the President’s Council on Sustainable Development, and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. He lives with his wife and sons in the Texas Hill Country.
The Texas Wind Energy Institute is a partnership between Texas Tech University and Texas State Technical College, funded by the Texas Workforce Commission, to develop wind energy education and training curriculum needed for the wind energy to attain a goal of providing 20% of our nation’s electricity needs by the year 2030. This presentation will discuss the courses and degree plans that are now available and which ones can be taken via distance. Richard Walker is founder and principal of Sustainable Energy Strategies, Inc., which provides consulting services to utilities, developers of renewable energy projects, and large landowners. In addition, he is an instructor of wind energy at Texas Tech University. He is a registered professional engineer in the State of Texas, and received an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering and a Masters of Business Administration from Texas A&M University. Currently, he is completing coursework toward a PhD in Wind Science Engineering at Texas Tech University. He has directly participated in the development of over 1,400 megawatts of wind energy projects currently in operation. He served two terms as President of TREIA, and in 2003, he was awarded the American Wind Energy Association’s award for Outstanding Contribution to the Wind Industry.
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Renewable Energy – Helping Rejuvenate Rural Communities Travis Brown How renewable energy is boosting the economies and quality of life in Texas rural communities, and how renewable energy can be a major force in rejuvenating rural Texas.
1–2 pm 2 Blue Arena
Fully Sustainable Homes Darrel McMaster We show how fully sustainable homes are being built all across the hill country, using rain catchment for 100% of all water needs (even in the worst drought on record), reducing our electric demand so a solar array is affordable. We can demonstrate how to build a 3500 sq. ft. home with a total utitity cost of $50-75 a month, water, sewer, gas, and electric. Darrel McMaster has been a custom homebuider for 33 years, a national leader in fully sustainable homes, and is V.P. Texas Raincatchment Association.
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2–3 pm 2 Red Arena
Stimulus Money for Texans Lisa Elledge Funding opportunities available for cities and counties to be used for energy efficiency measures will be discussed, as well as ideas for achieving energy savings through the four ARRA programs. Lisa Elledge currently serves as the Stimulus Program Manager for the Comptroller of Public Accounts overseeing the administration of U.S. Department of Energy funding allocated to the State Energy Conservation Office through the
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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. She has extensive experience in the government relations and public affairs arena. Previous to her service at the Comptroller of Public Accounts, Ms. Elledge held the position of Senior Manager for Public Affairs and Government Relations with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. She worked on both the local and state levels of government in Texas focusing on real estate/land use issues and public policy issues including energy matters. Prior to this, Ms. Elledge served as the Deputy Assistant Commissioner for Governmental Affairs at the Texas Department of Agriculture. She worked primarily on federal and international issues dealing with a broad range of matters impacting agriculture, trade, rural development and natural resources. In Washington, D.C. Ms. Elledge held legislative positions with U.S. Congressman Elton Gallegly (R-Ca) and U.S. Congressman Larry Combest (R-Tx; ret.). She also held a position with the National Grocers Association as the Director of Government Relations.
2–3 pm 2 White Arena
Maintaining Your Native and Adapted Landscape Organically Colleen Dieter Wondering how to prune your salvias? Need to know how and when to fertilize your roses? Not sure how to start using an organic regiment in your yard? Proper care of your landscape can save water and energy. This presentation will give you a season by season to do list for your organic landscape. Colleen Dieter is a Garden Maven at www.growingpleasures.com and has owned Red Wheelbarrow Plant Care for 6 years. She took a minor in Horticulture at The Ohio State University and interned at the Chadwick Arboretum in
Columbus, OH. She also served as an Americorps Volunteer at Sustainable Food Center in Austin, TX and enjoyed a spring season of employment at The Natural Gardener. She has appeared twice on KLRU’s Central Texas Gardener, published many gardening articles in the Austin American Statesman and has taught dozens of gardening classes on topics ranging from vegetables to herbs to trees.
2–3 pm 2 Blue Arena
Texas Ethanol: Boom & Bust Tim Snyder I will discuss the factors that led to the development of four ethanol plants in the Panhandle and reasons why three of the four filed for bankrupcy. I will also discuss prospects for the future of ethanol as an essential gasoline blending stock. Tim Snyder, owner of Agri-Energy Solutions, Inc. was one of the people responsible for bringing ethanol to Texas. He has been advising companies in this field for nearly ten years. Prior to opening his company, Snyder served as the Marketing Director for National Sorghum Producers from 2000 to 2005. Today, Snyder and his firm advise marketers of renewable fuels and perform research for various commodity groups in the US.
3–4 pm 2 Green Arena
discussion on the rules and regulations you have to dance around in an urban area. A shift in attitude and outlook at pest control and production will be presented (based on a mix of permaculture and organic), and people will be encouraged to start one small step at a time on any scale. Nanny Goat Farms will be discussed as a potential farm business model as well as backyard gardening and for hire farmers. Natalie Yoder has a degree in Geography and Natural Resource Management from the University of Texas at Austin. Co-founder and installer of over 20 gardens with the backyard gardener GoFarm! www.go-farm.com and currently an independent urban farmer of Nanny Goat Farms, which is comprised of many small urban plots around the east side of Austin. Growing knowledge comes from experience in Austin, Texas, Belem, Brazil and Whitefish, Montana.
3–4 pm 2 Red Arena
Why Efficiency & Renewables Are The Answer Karen Hadden San Antonio and other cities are considering the Nuclear option. Data has shown that energy efficiency and renewables are a better option.
The Urban Farmer
3–4 pm 2 White Arena
Natalie Yoder
How We Did It: More Lessons From Past Roundups
A discussion on city agriculture covering how to grow in your small space and how we as a community can utilize all urban land, maximizing our food production and bringing it even more local and small scale. Incorporated will be designs and examples of small urban plots maximizing their sustainability and food production at the same time, and a
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Glen Trahan The lessons we’ve learned from the Roundup gave us the tools to be green. We incorporated solar, rainwater, green building and organic gardening into our home. Incorporating
cuss current issues facing the efforts of the organization and the SBA’s plans for the future. Tanner Watt is the Associate Director of the Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance. A social and environmental advocate and organizer since 1999, Tanner comes from a background in communications and computer technology and holds degrees in communications and photography. Tanner has been a biodiesel user and supporter of the sustainable biodiesel movement since 2006. Volunteering with the organization since 2006, Tanner accepted a full time position with the SBA in 2007.
the Roundup’s lessons allowed us to do what we wanted without having to make a lot of mistakes along the way. Glen Trahan grew up the son of a NASA man that had big dreams and passed them onto his son. Glen has worked construction both residential and commercial, in building, wiring, and plumbing. He has 4 children that know solar better than most American adults, and a wife that loves and supports his ambitious goals. He has built their family’s current garage apartment and is in the process of building the larger family home, all debt free and green.
3–4 pm 2 Blue Arena
4–5 pm 2 White Arena
Septic 101
Solar PV Installation Investments: Financial and Non-Financial Justification
George Witta Introduction to using a septic. Soil conditions, types of septics on the market, and amount of water usage will be discussed. George Witta has been an onsite wastewater professional since 1985. George has served on the Texas Onsite Wastwater Association Board of Directors for 6 years. He is a licensed septic installer, and onsite evalutator.
mons (Thunder Heart Bison), Lloyd Wendel (Twin County Dorpers) and Gary Rowland (Hairston Creek Farm); moderated by Edible Austin publisher, Marla Camp.
4–5 pm 2 Green Arena
4–5 pm 2 Red Arena
Sustainable Agriculture At Risk: Protecting Local Food Production Panel discussion on how pending legislation, loss of agricultural lands and pastures to development, population growth, water issues and climate change are challenging local, sustainable food production and what solutions can be developed involving individual consumers, food producers and policy makers. Panel members will be: Mason Arnold (Greenling Organic Delivery), Jesse Griffiths (Dai Due Supper Club), Judith McGeary (Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance), Patrick Fitzsi-
Michael Kuhn
Biodiesel: The Case for Certification Tanner Watt, Associate Director, Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance This presentation will chronicle the work of the Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance and their efforts to develop certification for sustainability in U.S. Biodiesel. Since 2006, the SBA has worked diligently to support community-based biodiesel through education, outreach and the development of guidelines for sustainability. The organization is currently developing tools and models to quantify sustainability as it relates to biodiesel feedstock, production and distribution. We will dis-
Learn about justifying a solar photovoltaic project for your home or business. For a typical residence, the cost of installing a one kilowatt solar photovoltaic system is between $6,000 and $10,000. Even with government incentives and the cost of modules going down, the out-of-pocket expense of today’s PV project is significant. This seminar will help you decide if a solar photovoltaic project is right for you: • Learn how to financially justify your solar project • Learn about non-financial justification factors You should attend if you are a solar project decisionmaker, such as a Home or Business Owner, Facility Manager, Electrical Contractor, Architect, Designer, Home Builder, Real Estate Professional, Financiers/Investor, Solar Advocate, or Policy Maker. Michael Kuhn, President and CEO, M.S. Management of Technology, BSEE, Certified ISPQ Affiliated Master Trainer (ACC);NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Michael is president of ImagineSolar (est. 2002). As a com-
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missioner for the City of Austin, he authored multiple resolutions and successfully advocated for the leading green choice and solar energy municipal program in the United States. As a consultant, he worked on the Value of Solar Study for Austin Energy, served on the HelioVolt advisory board, and has worked on business plans for several solar ventures. In the area of workforce development, he helped established the first associate degree in renewable energy in Texas at the Austin Community College (ACC) as well as designed several solar courses for continuing education. He continues to teach courses in solar photovoltaics as an adjunct professor and CE instructor at ACC. Michael is a member of the Solar Austin Board of Directors. He holds a Master of Science in Management of Technology from Washington University and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas. His last speaking engagements include the Solar Power Int’l Conference at San Diego and the SEMI Annual Outlook in Austin Texas.
4–5 pm 2 Blue Arena
Design & Construction Of Non-Toxic Baby/Kid Rooms Doug Cameron Discuss how to create a minimally toxic and sustainably minded home, focusing on babies’ and kids’ rooms (and play areas). Topics will be: finding and eliminating existing possible home health hazards, types of solutions/products we promote, and Q & A session. Doug Cameron is from Austin, TX, is a Texas State Graduate, licensed contractor, and has 4 years construction experience, 2 with own company. Doug recently co-founded a company specializing in organic, designer baby rooms (that we call “EcoSafe Spaces”).
5–6 pm 2 Green Arena
Keynote: How Permaculture Can Save Humanity and the Earth, but not Civilization Toby Hemenway A guide to Home-Scale Permaculture. Toby’s book, Gaia’s Garden, has been the world’s best-selling book on permaculture (for the past 6 years), a design approach based on ecology for creating sustainable landscapes, homes, communities, and workplaces. He is also an adjunct professor in the School of Graduate Education at Portland State University, Scholar in Residence at Pacific University, and a biologist consultant for the Biomimicry Guild. Toby teaches, consults, and lectures on permaculture and ecological design throughout the US and other countries. His writing has appeared in magazines such as: Whole Earth Review, Natural Home, and Kitchen Gardener. He lives in Portland, Oregon, where he is developing sites and resources for urban sustainability. Toby will explain what permaculture is and how it can help us to live sustainably. Pulitzer-prize winning author Jared Diamond calls it “the worst mistake in the history of the human race.” Founder of permaculture Bill Mollison says it can “destroy whole landscapes.” Are they describing nuclear energy? Suburbia? Coal mining? No. They are talking about agriculture. It’s not just that farming in its current industrial manifestation is destroying topsoil and biodiversity. Agriculture in any form is inherently unsustainable. At its doorstep can also be laid our culture’s split between people and nature, much disease and poor health, and the origins of class inequality and police states. Those are big claims, and this lecture will explore them, showing that new fuels and high technology are not the way out of the dilemma that agriculture has gotten us into. However, there are ways to live sustainably on the Earth without going back to the Stone Age. Many societies have lived in harmony with other species and yet have developed art, music, philosophy, medicine, and the other hallmarks of a rich culture. What many of them have in common looks a lot like what today is known as permaculture, an ecological design approach based on knowledge gained from nature. Toby’s lecture will show us what makes agriculture, and the industrial society that relies on it, fundamentally unsustainable, and how permaculture offers us a better way. To learn more about Toby, Visit his website at: http://patternliteracy.com.
www.ecoseriesaustin.com Roland Galang 512.791.1584 roland@ecoseriesaustin.com
Amanda Ogden 512.468.4772 amanda@ecoseriesaustin.com
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Silent Auction Stop in at the Information Tent for your chance to bid on this year’s original poster art by the famous poster artist, Guy Juke.
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DAY 9
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The Structures Of Everyday Living: The Attic Was Hot Before I Got There
MINI WORKSHOP: Building Green In The Real World
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Landscaping Solutions With Bamboo
International Renewable Energy Development
Home Evolution: 1950’s Historic to 2009 Green
PV Incentive Programs In Texas
Solar Water Heating Including Domestic Hot Water, Solar Pool Heating
Aquaponics: The Farm Of The Future
Geothermal 101
Biodiesel: Fueling and Feeding Texas
Energy Tax Credits for Residential COOKING DEMO: and Commercial Properties: Christa Emrick, Raw Food Chef Get the Green by Going Green
KEYNOTE SPEAKER – Green Arena Karl Rabago – Net Energy Markets
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Understanding Green Building Programs In Central Texas
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Strategies For Improving Carbon Sequestration In Grasslands
Ongoing Family Activities:
Creating New Energy Districts For Texas
Organic Foods The Big Picture
Germany, Rainwater Collection Capital Of The World?
MINI WORKSHOP: Natural Passive Sustainability For Homes, Buildings and Building Sites
The Next Revolution in Household Water Conservation
Electric Vehicle Transportation
Stained Concrete Floors & More In Half The Time
A Very Successful Geothermal Project
Environmental Real Estate Options For Existing Homes
Earthco Megablock Process
The Structures of Every Day Living: The Attic Was Hot Before I Got There Michael Myers, Senior Sustainability Manager A discussion on residential choices we make to renovate and build green, creating green neighborhoods, overcoming deed restrictions that prohibit renewable energy systems, and options to go beyond minimum energy codes. Mr. Myers is the Senior Sustainability Manager for Lockheed Martin Corporation’s Energy and Environmental Services. He served as the Program Manager for the Texas Energy Partnership and was a U.S. Department of Energy Program Manager for Affordable Housing, Existing Building Energy Research and Community Initiatives. Mr. Myers was also the Manager of Energy Services for the City of Austin where he co-created the nationally acclaimed Austin Green Building Program. He has served as a Governor appointee on the Texas Weatherization Policy Advisory Council and has been a technical advisor for various energy efficiency programs.
10–11 am 2 Red Arena
Landscape Solutions With Bamboo: The Greenest Plant On & For Earth Jinji Willingham This presentation begins by identifying the highly significant ecological value of bamboo in the landscape, discusses the basics of bamboo horticulture (growth habits and rates), then proceeds to focus on the broad scope of applications of clumping bamboo in the landscape, touching on everything from esthetics, privacy screening, living fences, and shade
production to sound barriers, wind breaks, soil stabilization, attracting wildlife, edible shoots. We also address controlling the spread of invasive species, and bamboo in above-ground containers. We provide tips on grove/clump maintenance, grove grooming, and seasonal considerations and establishment guidelines to ensure long-term health of bamboo, and even present information on propagation techniques, encouraging people to become their own growers and propagate bamboo in order to offset its high cost. Whether residential homeowners, landscape architects/designers, realtors, green builders, urban planners, commercial developers—even interior designers, urban planners, and commercial developers, attendees will leave this seminar with misconceptions clarified and a thorough working knowledge of this plant such that they can make successful landscaping decisions for themselves and/or their clients. Jinji Willingham, C.Phil., is a bamboo landscape consultant & educator, and landscape designer. In addition to serving as Director of Bamboo Logic, she serves as Bamboo Curator at Casa de Luz, Center for Integral Studies, where she offers seminars and tours of the Bamboo Garden and organizes the Stewards of Casa de Luz. She is also the Grove Steward of the Town Lake Bamboo Grove, where she offers free workshops in exchange for volunteering the bi-monthly Grove Grooming Workdays. She is the founding Director of Bamboo Co-Horts, the horticultural fundraising program for schools and loves to hold presentations at Home & Garden and Green Living/Design Shows. Contact her at bamboologic@gmail.com or 512.350.8505.
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Talks scheduled in the commercial tent may give reference to specific products, brands and services that the speaker distributes, installs, manages, etc. However, you can anticipate the talks will still be very educational and present general information about the subject.
Mini solar ovens to bake s’mores, solar powered cars, face painting, wind powered pinwheel
Smart Home Improvements For A Hot Climate
10–11 am 2 Green Arena
Commercial Tent
Site Assessment Tools and Procedures for Solar and Energy Audits
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Ongoing Family Activities (see note at right)
Schedule subject to modifications
COOKING DEMOS: See schedule posted at the Pavilion for lastest updates.
10–11 am 2 White Arena
International Renewable Energy Development Robert Foster For nearly 2 billion rural people around the globe, off-grid solar or wind power is the most cost-effective and viable energy option for many applications. This talk will offer an overview on current renewable energy programs overseas, with an emphasis on Latin America and Central Asia, discussing innovative approaches. Real world applications that will be discussed include residential power, communications, refrigeration, food drying, as well as water supply and purification. Participants will learn about key global programs, cutting edge technology, and career opportunities for using renewable energy development in the developing world. Robert Foster has been with New Mexico State University (NMSU) for 20 years and currently serves as the Deputy Chief of Party for the USAID Afghanistan Water, Agriculture, and Technology Transfer Project. He has a quarter century of experience with renewable energy technologies and has worked in over 30 countries on renewables programs for Sandia Labs, NREL, DOE, USAID, Winrock International, World Bank, industry, utilities, etc. Robert was a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Dominican Republic, where he built water supply projects and PV systems. Prior to that he worked at Cole Solar Systems in Austin. Robert holds a B. S. in Mechanical Engineering from UT Austin and a MBA from NMSU. Previously he was Chairman of Texas Solar Energy Society and President of the El Paso Solar Energy Association.
10–11 am 2 Blue Arena
Home Evolution: 1950’s Historic to 2009 Green Craig Overmiller In the fall of 2008, this speaker undertook the renovation of his family’s mid-century, historic home in Central Austin. His goal: earn a 5-star rating from Austin Energy’s Green Building Program and reach net zero energy consumption. He took the home down to the studs and built it back using sustainable design techniques. Learn from Craig’s experience as he walks you through each step of the process, sharing insights that fueled his decisions regarding reuse of deconstruction materials, best insulation, A/C options, and many more. Since 1995, Craig Overmiller, architect, has been helping home and business owners gain energy independence by designing and installing renewable energy systems. He is cofounder of Texas Solar Power Company which is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
11 am–1 pm 2 Green Arena
Green Building In The Real World Wayne Jeansonne Now what? You’ve gathered information, read the books, learned about the materials and techniques. You’re a believer, and you want a green, healthy, energy-efficient home. So how do you put the pieces together? What are the steps you need to take? How do you get the most out of your building dollars? In the practical workshop, learn how to set realistic goals, make decisions, and choose the green features that best fit your needs. Learn from an experienced green builder about the different levels of green, how to pick a designer, how to set and stick to a budget, what to expect, and what not to do. There will be time for Q&A, so bring your questions. Wayne Jeansonne, popular speaker and teacher. He loves being the guy who gets to put all the pieces together. A passionate green builder since 1999, he’s onwer of Solluna Builders, a custom residential green building company. He won the 2009 MAX award for Best Green Home Custom Builder presented by the Home Builder’s Association of Greater Austin. You can see a 5-star green home he built in east Austin on an episode of the TV show Greenovate on the Discovery Planet Green Network. Wayne’s experience as a real estate agent makes him particularly adept at helping homeowners choose features, materials and improvements that can greatly increase the value of their property.
11am–12 pm 2 Red Arena
PV Incentive Programs in Texas Steve Wiese Solar is making significant progress in Texas, despite the disappointments of the Texas Legislative session. Find out whether you are among the 50+ percent of Texas electric customers whose electric utility company offers up-front financial incentives to help you reduce the initial cost of installing solar PV system on your home or business. Steve Wiese is the founder and Principal of Clean Energy Associates, a consulting firm engaged in renewable energy education and training, distributed generation monitoring and performance verification, and clean energy policy and program development. Together with Frontier Associates, CEA designed and currently manages the PV incentive programs now offered by 6 Texas electric utility companies. He was on the founding Board of the Renewable Energy Roundup, and is currently on the Board of the Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association and serves as Chair of its Solar and Distributed Generation Subcommittee.
11am–12 pm 2 White Arena
Solar Water Heating – Rebates John Mann Solar water heating including domestic hot water, solar pool heating, both commercial & residential. This talk discusses how it works, how cost effective it is, and power company rebates and tax/EPA credits. Solar sales, installer, design/build and service owner of Sunrise Solar of DFW since 2000, John Mann has installed more than 1000 residential solar pool heating and domestic hot water systems. He designed and installed a commercial biomass solar heating system, installed solar pool and domestic hot water systems in state schools and universities, as well as municipal buildings and commercial businesses.
11 am–12 pm 2 Blue Arena
Aquaponics: The Farm of the Future Dave Pennington Aquaponics is the synergistic combination of aquaculture and hydroponics. By combining the two, “waste” (nutrients) from aquaculture can be eliminated and excellent organic plant production can be achieved. To save the oceans’ fish we need a viable substitute protein supply, and the global water crisis requires us to grow our food with minimal water. Aquaponics answers both needs and is scalable from small “barrelponic” systems up to large commercial operations. David E. Pennington is a graduate of the aquaponic system design and construction course at the University of the Virgin Islands, and has also completed training at the Aquaranch facility in Illinois. He has traveled extensively to examine commercial and small-scale aquaponic systems and currently works as an aquaponic design consultant.
12–1 pm 2 Red Arena
Charlie Lonsberry has worked in the HVAC field for 28 years. He has designed and installed Geothermal systems for over 15 years. Southwest Mechanical Services is one of the first installing contractors in South Texas. Their service area is an impressive 65,000 sq. miles. He is also called on as a consultant for other installing contractors, as well as homeowners.
12–1 pm 2 White Arena
Biodiesel: Fueling & Feeding Texas Amber Pearson It’s time for Texas to re-examine biodiesal, with passed resolution, as well as proven sustatinability. Biodiesel blends have been approved by the Texas Commission on Enviromental Quality. TCEQ—approved blends are available for use in the Texas Low Emission Diesel program areas. B5 blends require no additive. The higher blends are additized and address a past NOx concern. Biodiesel can be made from soybeans as well as other oils/fats. We should not overlook that soy biodiesel is socially and enviormenatally sustainable. Eighty percent of a soybean is oil, not food. Amber Thurlo Pearson is program coordinator with the Central Texas Clean Cities organization, based in Austin and covering a 5 county area including Ft. Hood. Clean Cities based in approx. 90 major regions throughout the US, works to reduce emissions by reducing petroleum fuel used by encouraging alternative fuels, technologies and parctices. She covers communications and biofuel programs for CTCC. Pearson has worked for CTCC since 2009 and previously worked in public relations for the National Biodiesel Board, whi is based in Missouri. Her bachelor’s degree in agriculture is from the University of Missouri and her master’s degree in communications is from Lindenwood University.
12–1 pm 2 Blue Arena
Energy Tax Credits for Residential and Commercial Properties: Get the Green by Going Green
Geothermal 101 Charlie Lonsberry Simplified explanation of how a regular Heat pump system, and a Geothermal Heat pump works, and why the Geothermal system is so much more efficient. I will also explain the installation process, extra benefits of the system and 30% Rebate Program available.
Marjory Gentsch Energy tax benefits, through the 2005 Energy Policy Act, are often overlooked by residential home builders and owners, commercial building owners, real estate investors, tenants, architects, engineers and contractors. These benefits
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target energy efficient building design, construction, upgrades and renovation. This presentation will cover what these tax benefits are, who they affect, and how to go about achieving and applying for them. Energy tax benefits were extended through 2013. Commercial benefits may jump from a maximum of $1.80/sq ft to $3/ sq ft. Besides lowering utility costs, real estate investors can now reduce the payback period invested in energy-efficient components by deducting up to the entire expense of these assets immediately, versus depreciating over 39 years. Marjory Gentsch, MA founded Hill Country Green Team LLC, as Broker of Record which specializes in Green Building and Development. She currently teaches Green Real Estate courses for the Austin Board of Realtors and serves as the Education Chairperson for the local chapter of the United States Green Building Council, arranging for local workshops focusing on the LEED® commercial and residential building certification requirements. Marjory is also an Account Executive with Engineered Tax Services.
1–2 pm 2 Green Arena
Keynote: Net Energy Solutions Karl Rabago The utility industry is rapidly moving toward integration of three new “smart” technology platforms: the smart grid, the smart home/building, and the smart car. With these dramatically new infrastructure platforms in place, the opportunity will arise for the emergence of a new kind of energy market— the Net Energy Market. The Net Energy Market is a market in which all customers are empowered and enabled to choose their appropriate mix of supply, demand, and energy management products and services—to suit their budget and lifestyle. The utility, in turn, will take on the role of network integrator, reliability manager, and facilitator of a vast array of transactions and actions that will comprise a market of markets—the Net Energy Market. Nothing is written in stone, but done right, the new Net Energy Market can be the realization of a cleaner, more efficient and more equitable energy services market. What is critical at this stage is our joining in support of a common vision of the future in which we want to live. One thing for sure, if we don’t start thinking now about where we want to go with the future of electric utility services, the onslaught of new technologies, regulations, and market forces will cast our future for us. As we have learned from deregulation and some technological transformation events in the past, that might not be something that benefits all of us. Karl Rábago will lay out his vision of the opportunity of the Net Energy Market and what it will take to get us there. In addition to his duties with Austin Energy, Karl chairs the board of the Center for Resource Solutions and chairs the Green Governance Board for the Green Certification Program for renewable energy-based products. He is also an advisor to the Texas Interfaith Power & Light project. Karl Rábago is Vice President for Distributed Energy Services at Austin Energy, the City of Austin’s municipal electric utility. His portfolio of responsibilities includes energy efficiency, solar energy, green buildings, key accounts, climate protection, and market development and research. Mr. Rábago is an attorney (University of Texas Law School, J.D. with Honors) with post- doctorate degrees in environmental (LL.M., Pace University School of Law) and military law (LL.M., US Army Judge Advocate General’s School). A veteran of more than 12 years in the US Army, he served as a cavalry officer and member of the Judge Advocate General’s Corps, and is Airborne and Ranger qualified. Married for more than 28 years to his wife Pam, Karl is the proud father of three grown children and the grandfather of Avery Victoria Rábago.
2–3 pm 2 Green Arena
Leadership In Green Building By Design Peter Pfeiffer The green building movement is here to stay—as well it should be to right a ship that has gone off course for the past quarter century or more. Architects have the best education and experience to lead the way toward creating smarter buildings and developments but too often we abdicate our responsibility to product suppliers and others not as well educated or trained on the subject. The integrated approach to building design learned in architecture school—from well-thought-out programming to appropriately integrated building sciences— uniquely qualifies architects for the very necessary role of the “Inspired Generalist.” Peter is the founding principal of Barley + Pfeiffer Architects, a firm recognized nationally for its pioneering use of environmentally responsive building design and construction techniques. This includes healthful low toxicity environments in medical facilities and private homes, energy-conserving design and construction, and rainwater harvesting for residential and commercial use. Barley + Pfeiffer Architects have completed over 600 projects nationally since its founding in 1987. Their work has been published both in the United States and abroad in such diverse venues as the Washington Post, The New York Times, Fine Homebuilding, and Better Homes & Gardens magazine. On multiple occasions he has been a guest on National Public Radio as well as the HGTV network addressing “green” building.
2–3 pm 2 Red Arena
Understanding Green Building Programs In Central Texas
ence behind carbon sequestration in grasslands and discuss strategies that land owners can use to optimize carbon sequestration as one of a suite of ecosystem functions. Matt McCaw, Eco Restrationation Specialist, helps manage the City of Austin Water Quailty Protection Lands which protects and improves the ability of land to recharge the Barton Springs Segment of the Edwards Aquifer. He has a BS in Biology from Southwestern University, and a Masters in Land Resources from the University of Wisconsin.
2–3 pm 2 Blue Arena
Site Assessment Productivity Tools Cathy Redson Save time and increase productivity with advanced site assessment tools for Energy Audits, Solar Site Surveys, and Retrofit Estimating with Apex Nexus and Medina software. Save time preparing documentation for Permits, Rebates, and Tax Credits. This session provides a detailed overview of what a thorough site assessment should include and how advanced tools and software can be used to produce a detailed Energy Plan. Cathy Redson is an Energy/Sustainable Living Consultant with Higher Power Living, LLC, based in Austin, Texas. Cathy is in the process of becoming an ISPQ Solar PV Instructor, has received the NABCEP Solar PV Certificate of Knowledge in addition to extensive training in Solar Energy technologies, is a Certified RESNET HERS Rater, and a Certified Permaculture Designer. Cathy also has a background in Education, as well as marketing and business planning.
3–4 pm 2 Green Arena
Smart Home Improvements For A Hot Climate
Nathan Doxsey
Mary McLeod
While Austin is home to the nation’s first Green Building Program, there are currently several green building residential ratings available in the Central Texas area. This presentation will address each of the available rating systems, how they are similar and how they differ, who administers each program, and costs associated with rating a home with a particular program. The programs I plan to address include Energy Star, LEED-H (LEED for Homes), NAHB’s Green Building Guidelines, Environments for Living, Build San Antonio Green, and last but not least (by a long shot), Austin Energy Green Building’s Residential Green Building Rating. If there is time, I may include information on Green Built Texas (which is supposedly a state wide program formerly known as Green Built North Texas). Nathan Doxsey is Owner/Broker of E3 Properties LLC, a unique real estate firm specializing in buying and selling green-rated properties, and Principal of Sustainable Endeavors, a green building consultancy. Nathan worked six years as a member of Austin’s award-winning Green Building Program as a residential, multifamily, and affordable housing specialist. He has extensive knowledge in residential energy efficiency, new construction, and green remodeling both at the practical job site and in setting green goals, guidelines and evaluating technical resources. Nathan continues to work as a green building consultant and builds custom green homes.
Learn specific, practical ways you can improve the comfort, efficiency, durability and health of your home, and reduce utility bills and maintenance costs. Find out what will give you the biggest bang for the buck and what’s just misleading marketing in this confusing time when everyone is jumping on the green bandwagon. Mary McLeod coordinates the Single-Family Program for Austin Energy Green Building, the first green building program in the nation. Prior to that, from the mid-70s, she operated a design/build company, doing remodeling and new home construction. She taught in the Building Construction Technology Department at Austin Community College for over 20 years.
2–3 pm 2 White Arena
Organic Foods: The Big Picture
Strategies For Improving Carbon Sequestration In Grasslands Matt McCaw Discussions of carbon sequestration almost invariably lead to the subject of trees. While tree planings can sequester carbon, well managed Texas grasslands may have the ability to capture carbon at higher rates and for longer periods of time than woodlands. Simultaneously, thse grasslands can provide many other critical ecosystem services. I will review the sci-
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3–4 pm 2 Red Arena
Creating New Energy Districts For Texas Tom “Smitty” Smith Cities can now create solar and energy efficiency districts thanks to new legislation. This gives Texas cities the opportunity to issue bonds and loan citizens funds to install solar or efficiency measures on their homes and recover the loan through their taxes. We’ll talk about where this has been done and what it will take to get it done in your community
3–4 pm 2 White Arena Sherra N Theisen, PhD, CEO Exploration of the meaning and value of organic living and eating, the interconnectedness of persons, places and things in the mysterious cycle of life. Focus on vegetables and beef, and how organically grown foods benefit everyone. Sherra Theisen, CEO of Texas Nature Project, holds a PhD in Philosophy, specializing in environmental ethics. Texas Nature Project provides sustainable leadership education programs for college students throughout the state of Texas, and nature education outreach programming for young Texans.
3–4 pm 2 Blue Arena
Germany: Rainwater Collection Capital Of The World? Joe Wheeler The Germans have been collecting rainwater on a nationawide basis for over 20 years. Ecological concerns drove the industry, economic benefits made it thrive. Their technical expertise and attention to detail in design has evolved into a system which, while simple in overall design, produces high quality water with very low maintenance. “You never have to clean your tank” is one of their many accomplishments. Their filters are efficient and require very little maintenance. Joe Wheeler is a member of the Board of Directors of the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association, The TX Rainwater Catchment Association, and is a Rainwater Catchment Systems Accredited Professtional. Eight years ago, when building on his residence, poor ground water quality and the expense of drilling a well made the decision to harvest rainwater easy. The inital system was a maintenance nightmare. Searching for a better solution led him to Germany where he found proven low maintenance water collection technology.
4–6 pm 2 Green Arena
Natural Passive Sustainability For Homes, Buildings & Building Sites LaVerne A. Williams, AIA, LEED AP Having a green building doesn’t mean it is a sustainable building. Only green projects that are designed and constructed to have Passive Sustainable concepts and principles incorporated wholistically into them can ever hope to become truly sustainable. It’s about being able to live without using fossil fuels. It’s about being able to remain relatively
comfortable without the use of any power. It’s about living more comfortably than those who don’t incorporate them into their homes and buildings. It applies to all building types. It applies to all buildings no matter their size, age, or construction. It applies to all places; the countryside, small towns, and cities. It’s about design for living that contributes to the quality of all life. Everyone who has a home or who is planning to have a new home will benefit immensely from this seminar. Helpful resources will be available as a handout. The speaker has been developing and refining Passive Sustainable concepts and principles for over 35 years and putting them into practice by incorporating them in his residential work which has won the highest green building awards available nationally and locally. An architect, bioneer and building ecologist, he is the founder and CEO of Environment Associates, Architects & Consultants, of Houston Texas, an award winning architectural firm established in 1975 and noted for its dedication to quality of life matters, its pioneering green and healthful home projects, and for its leadership in cultivating sustainable living concepts and practices for new and existing homes. A grandfather of modern-day green building, his innovative work in southern climate “Design for Passive Sustainability” enabled Environment Associates’ projects to receive the preeminent green building awards available nationally and locally, including USGBC’s “Platinum” LEED rating and two Austin Green Building Program “Five Star” ratings. Having helped found several green building and renewable energy related organizations, including TxSES, he is a nationally designated “Houston Hero for the Environment,” a Permaculture design graduate, and has been inducted into the “Texas Legacy Project” by the Conservation History Association of Texas. A dynamic speaker on green home and green living matters, his speaking engagements have included several Gulf Coast Green Symposiums, at NASA-JSC,
and “Going Beyond Green” at the 2008 World Future Conference in Washington, DC, and the 2009 NeoCon World’s Trade Fair in Chicago.
4–5 pm 2 Red Arena
The Next Revolution In Household Water Conservation Chris Maxwell-Gaines, P.E. With population and economic growth consuming more and more water each year, how will we ensure our future water supplies and lifestyles? This session will examine the future of water use in our homes and communities. It will showcase integrated water conservation systems and strategies that you will be able to use to prepare for a future of less water. Chris Maxwell-Gaines, P.E. was born and raised in central Texas. He received a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University in College Station. After college, Chris and his wife, Lindsey, joined the U.S. Peace Corps and spent 2 years serving in Suriname, South America. In 2004, Chris and a business partner started Innovative Water Solutions LLC. Initially, they provided rainwater harvesting system installation services to help people conserve water, but they have expanded their focus to water conservation systems. This includes graywater reuse, AC condensate recovery, water conservative irrigation systems, and landscape “re-designs.” To date, IWS has installed nearly 1,000,000 gallons of rainwater storage volume. Chris is currently finishing his Master’s degree in Community and Regional Planning from the University of Texas where he is focusing on water planning at a regional level.
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4–5 pm 2 White Arena
Electric Vehicle Transportation Craig Egan, Gary Krysztopik This will be an advanced discussion on electric vehicle transportation. Topics discussed will include modern electric vehicle technology, how existing gas powered vehicles can be converted to electric vehicles and how electric vehicles serve an important role in the efficient use of alternative energy sources such as wind and solar. The discussion will provide very technical details on the conversion process and how wind and solar recharging can be utilized to build a ‘zero footprint’ transportation system. Craig Egan is an Electrical Enginer and owner of ACE Technologies, Inc., an engineering consulting company in San Antonio, TX. Craig has been a consultant to major auto manufactures for over 17 years and currently offers professional training on electric vehicle technoloty. His company also builds and converts existing internal combustion vehicles to electric.
4–5 pm 2 Blue Arena
Stained Concrete Floors & More In Half The Time Charlotte Lovett & Stam Barnes First well show you how to create a clean, cement canvas for floors, shower stalls, laminate counter tops, sidewalks, porches and patios with an unique, eco-friendly resurfacing system. It bonds to virtually any substrate and delivers a versatile, durable surface that is suitable for interior & exterior decorative finishes. Then we’ll apply the LEED green building rated, bio-based concrete stain and sealant. Now you have a quick & easy, eco-friendly way to beautify your home. Charlotte is owner of Green Home Outfitters, people, pet
and planet friendly products for home and commercial use. Stan is owner of Black Dog Concrete and has 12 years experience as an artisan contractor specializing in concrete staining and poured concrete countertops.
5–6 pm 2 Red Arena
A Very Successful Geothermal Project Howard Rogers In 2005, Howard Rogers designed and built the house at 305 N. Elk, Fredericksburg. In 3 1/2 years of occupancy, it (2400 sqft of conditioned space) has averaged $80/month for electricity. Of this, $21.25/month covered all of the heating, cooling and 80% of the domestic hot water. Comfort levels have a top priority. The presentation will cover a brief overview of geothermal activity- How geothermal HVAC is accomplished, how it was applied and the economic results at 305 N. Elk, and finally, why some geothermal projects work better than others. Howard holds a B.S. degree in Engineering/UT Austin, 1958. Howard has been intensely active in commercial/industrial/residential energy conservation and cost reduction projects since 1956. He chairs the Energy Committee with San Antonio Manufacturers Assn. (1973 to present), and serves on the CPS Energy “Green Ribbon” Committee. As a member of TREA he is a strong advocate for Geothermal energy usage, both for HVAC and the generation of electricity.
5–6 pm 2 White Arena
Environmental Real Estate Options For Existing Homes Bob McCranie Building a green home is a dream of every environmentalist, but most of us live in existing homes that need improving.
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Over the last 6 years, my partner and I have improved our home in Carrollton, TX by adding a variety of green features to the property. By doing so, we have shaved 10,000 kwh off our annual electric usage, added 1200 gallons of rain water retention to property and recently installed solar water heating. We have had some experiments that haven’t worked and educated our city inspectors along the way. This presentation will share our successes and our failures in an interactive discussion. Bob McCranie is a real estate broker in the Dallas area. He is one of the first 100 agents in Texas and one of the first 1,000 in the nation to earn the new GREEN Realtor Designation. As a frequent participants at the Renewal Energy Roundup, Bob and his partner, Warren Sippel, have integrated green principles into our home, our businesses, and our family & friend’s homes and businesses. Bob McCranie has been a real estate agent since 2003 and has earned his Brokers license, and the GRI and CRS designations.
5–6 pm 2 Blue Arena
EarthCo Megablock Process Larry Williamson I will be showing slides and talking about the EarthCo Megablock process and its use in building an Environmental Educational Center for the Girl Scouts of America in Crosbyton, Texas and the Welcome Center for the Mariposa Eco-Village in Amarillo, Texas. Larry Williamson is the Inventor and CEO of EarthCo Building Systems. He has been granted patents from around the world for a new regenerative building system that is very energy efficient and environmentally friendly.
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DAY 9
3 Sunday, September 27
GREEN ARENA
RED ARENA
WHITE ARENA
BLUE ARENA
COVERED PAVILION A
G R O U N D S O P E N AT 9 AM 10 Big Problems, Localized Solutions
Help Your Parents Put $500 in Their Pockets!
Austin’s First Official LEED Platinum Home
Solar or Wind Powered Water Pumping
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Commercial Tent
Pure Drinking Water Anywhere/Anytime
COOKING DEMO: Benefits of Eating Plant Based, Raw, Local, & Organic Foods. Chrisa Emrick
Every Drop Counts: Having the Freedom to Sustain Your Home or Business with Rainwater
Ongoing Family Activities
Community Supported Agriculture (mini-workshop)
KEYNOTE SPEAKER – Green Arena Peter Pfeifer – Green Building by Design, Not by Device
1 Solar Water Heating for the Home or Business
Cooking Smart: Solar Cookers and Greening the Traditional Kitchen
The Latest in Plug-in Cars
Protecting the Right to Farm
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10–11 am 2 Green Arena
Off Grid Living: What Is It Like? Rick & Stephanie Ertel, David Fransik, GMB This session will be a discussion of what it is like to live in an off-grid home. It will be presented by the home owners and their builder. This session will review the process they went through to realize their dream of living off-grid and the realities of building it and living in it. Rick & Stephanie Ertel are corporate attorneys who have recently realized their dream of living in an off-grid home. After 6 months of life in their newly constructed LEED-H Platinum home, they will give pointers and practical experience as to how others could accomplish the same goal. David Fransik of Sierra Homes will be on hand to discuss the technical aspects of how the process unfolded.
10–11 am 2 Red Arena
Living Large On A Small Footprint Gary Citron & Eric Brown Eric and Gary will discuss the benefits (and hardships) of designing and living in smaller dwellings. The discussion will focus on examples of work in Central Texas highlighting basic design concepts, resource effectiveness and fiscal sustainability. There will be an interactive Q&A session at the end. Gary Citron is a principal in 2736 Partners LLC, an Austin based, urban infill developer of architecturally innovative and environmentally friendly housing. His most recent project in East Austin was featured on the Texas Solar Energy Society’s 2009 “Cool Home Tour.” Gary is also a co-founder of “Shelter with Spirit” an Austin based non-profit which provides green building grants to non-profit developers of affordable housing for the economically disadvantaged.
10–11 am 2 White Arena
Smart Meters & Net Metering David Power Discussion of the PUC smart meter program and guidelines. I’ll provide explanations of the new zigbee energy profile, the ability to monitor and control energy consumption using your meter and the problems that digital meters have intro-
Greenbuilding in the Real World (mini-workshop)
Small Wind Up to the Big Stuff
Schedule subject to modifications Talks scheduled in the commercial tent may give reference to specific products, brands and services that the speaker distributes, installs, manages, etc. However, you can anticipate the talks will still be very educational and present general information about the subject.
COOKING DEMO: All About Texas Olives. Saundra Winokur, Sandy Oaks Olive Farm
Cleaning Green: Creating Healthy Spaces at Home and at the Workplace
duced with the existing net metering laws. David Power is currently the Deputy Director and Lead Solar advocate for Public Citizen’s Texas office. He worked this past Legislative session promoting solar and renewable technologies. He’s been involved in the design and adoption of open standards in the Texas Smart meter rules. He has been an energy efficiency consultant, a former senior executive with Reliant Energy and has co-founded several different businesses.
10–11 am 2 Blue Arena
Solar Water Heating For Home & Business Thomas Isaac This presentation will primarily cover the various solar water heating system types and their unique advantages and disadvantages. In addition a detailed discussion regarding the financial return of solar waters heaters will be discussed. Thomas has over a decade of experience with solar water heating systems and is the founder/CEO of Techsun Solar Inc.
11am–12 pm 2 Green Arena
Comprehensive Home Energy Audits Tom Fitzpatrick This session will discuss residential energy audits: a brief discussion of why improving efficiency in existing homes is so important, an introduction of standards for various levels of assessment, and a review of the range and procedures that a comprehensive audit should include, and what consumers should expect from a Home Energy Auditor. Tom’s organization, Texas HERO, has published a Texas Home Energy Audit Technical Standard which will be used to outline the discussion. Tom Fitzpatrick is the Chief Operating Officer for the Texas Home Energy Rating Organization (Texas HERO). He is a registered Architect and long time advocate of energy efficiency and of system principles in design, construction and quality management programs. Texas HERO is implementing a residential energy audit program.
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11am–12 pm 2 Red Arena
The Pecan Street Project: Net Zero Communities Mike Bates GridPoint is one of the founding corporate partners of The Pecan Street Project, http://www.pecanstreetproject.org/. The Pecan Street Project has brought together the leading Clean Energy organizations to design a sustainable business model relying on locally produced, user-managed, clean energy. Mike Bates is V.P. Sales and would like to present a summary of their work so far and a vision for next steps.
11 am–12 pm 2 White Arena
Moving Towards Sustainable Operations Helping The Environment & Your Bottom Line Sandra Heffernan, LEED AP The first step in sustainability is knowing where to start. Education is the key to understanding how your building affects the environment and what can be done to move forward with creating a green program or obtaining LEED certification through the USGBC. There are both environmental and financial benefits sustainable building design, including; Lower operating costs and increased asset value. Reduce waste sent to landfills. Conserve energy and water. Healthier and safer for occupants. Reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions. Qualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances and other incentives in hundreds of cities. Demonstrate an owner’s commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility. Subject-matter expert Sandra Heffernan, LEED AP, will share real-life application and leading-edge sustainable building design with attendees. Sandra Heffernan, LEED AP, brings a passion for conservation and more than 25 years of commercial real estate experience to her role as Founder and President of Sustainable Partners, LLC. A full-service LEED consulting firm, Sustainable Partners, LLC educates and assists clients in adopting green
programs for existing and newly constructed buildings. Heffernan began her career in Oklahoma City managing apartment, retail and office buildings. Her first responsibilities included accounting for 30 commercial properties. Throughout her 25 year career, Heffernan has excelled in many facets of commercial real estate, from roles in accounting, leasing and property management. As National Marketing Director for Balcor, an American Express Company, Heffernan analyzed office buildings across the United States looking for value opportunities through best management practices and leasing programs. After leaving Balcor, Sandra spent the next 15 years with Dutch real estate firm Wereldhave USA, Inc. where her passion for conservation met real-world application. It was at Wereldhave USA, Inc. that Heffernan played an integral role in developing the McKinney Green Building, one of the first privately held LEED Certified Core and Shell Platinum buildings in the United States. Working extensively on the McKinney Green Building solidified Sandra’s belief that building design, the construction process, and the daily operations of commercial buildings all carry environmental impacts. However, implementing green building practices and programs can significantly reduce or eliminate environmental impacts as well as improve operational practices. Heffernan created Sustainable Partners, LLC to assist the commercial real estate industry in achieving business and environmental efficiencies. Sustainable Partners, LLC currently assists clients across the United States in achieving greater business and environmen-
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tal efficiencies as well as LEED and Energy Star certification. In order to give back to the industry, Sandra Heffernan is very involved in the USGBC’s North Texas Chapter.
11am–12 pm 2 Blue Arena
Green Building: Past, Present and Future Don Ferrier The session will take a look at the history of green building and trace the evolution of its strategies & technologies. Attendees will leave with an understanding of the fundamentals of green building and what it means for both our current and future generations. Don Ferrier is President of Ferrier Custom Homes, based in Fort Worth, TX. As a NAHB Green Builder Advocate of the Year, Don is noted as an industry leader in high performance, sustainable homes & remodels. As a member of the NAHB Green Building Subcommittee, Don is on the forefront of leading a revolution in the way America’s homes are being built today.
12–1 pm 2 Green Arena
Keynote: Pioneers Of The 21st Century Bob Dixson You will hear the extraordinary story of how the town of Greensburg, Kansas came to be an example for sustainability
and community commitment. On the night of May 4th, 2007, Greensburg, Kansas was hit by a devastating EF5 tornado which leveled 95% of the town. In the wake of this terrible event, the townspeople of Greensburg have become visionaries and new pioneers of the 21st century. The town has developed a Long Term Recovery Plan and a Sustainable Master Plan for the rebuilding of the community, with sustainability and green building practices as the cornerstones of these plans. In the 2 years following the tornado, Greensburg is once again in the national spotlight, now with attention focused on its commitment to sustainable building and renewable energy. Bob Dixson is a native Kansan and has been a resident of Greensburg since 1985. Retired from the US Postal Service after 26 years, he was elected Mayor of Greensburg in May, 2008.
1–2 pm 2 Green Arena
Green Transportation Texas Style Peter Bella The confluence of budget restrictions on transportation, tightening federal air quality standards, and impacts due to sprawl conspire to require that transportation, sustainability, water quality, land use, and air quality planning occur as one coordinated project. This discussion will take a look at solutions from the Texas perspective.
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Peter Bella is currently the Natural Resource Director for the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) in San Antonio. He has been with AACOG for more than eleven years. As Natural Resource Director, he provides strategic planning targeting air quality improvements within the 12-county AACOG region of south central Texas. The AIR Committee of AACOG is responsible for local air quality policy development in the San Antonio region as required to meet federal clean air standards. He received a BS in Physics, Magna Cum Laude, and a MS in Mathematics, both from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
1–2 pm 2 Red Arena
Sustainable Rainwater Harvesting Systems John C. Kight Brief history of rainwater harvesting systems and a discussion of the design considerations involved in designing a domestic rainwater harvesting system capable of providing a water supply throughout the repeat of the drought of record. John C. Knight is a retired Civil Engineer conducting rainwater harvesting workshops at the Cibolo Nature Center in Boerne, Texas for four years as well as to interested groups throughout the area . Eight years experence with a rainwater harvesting system that he designed and constructed as the sole source of water supply for their home.
1–2 pm 2 White Arena
Positive Effects of Wind Development on a West Texas Community Ken Becker I will highlight the positive effects that wind development has had on Sweetwater/ Nolan County, Texas. I will also touch on the “how to be prepared,” “what to look for” and the “reality” of wind development. Current Executive Director of SEED, a community based economic development organization. In a former life, I was a Chamber manager, owner/operator of a construction company, AVP of a college campus in Brownwood, and Director of Training for a college. I was born in Indiana and have been in Texas since 1982.
1–2 pm 2 Blue Arena
Solar Electric Systems: How They Work, How Homeowners Can Benefit Hunter Berry More and more homes and businesses are turning to solar electric systems to provide them with clean, renewable energy and help offset rising electricty costs. Is solar right for you? In this session, you’l learn how photovoltaics (PV) and solar electric systems work, what the benefits are to you as a homeowner, what financial incentives are currently avaialble and how to intelligently choose an installation company. Hunter Berry began installing solar electric systems with Meridian Solar in 2002 after living off-grid and building solar
powered homes in Taos, NM. He left Meridian for three years to sell mortgages and building products. However, could not shake his passion for solar technology and returned in 2005 to focus on selling residential systems. He is now the Residental Sales Manager with Meridian Solar.
2–3 pm 2 Red Arena
2–3 pm 2 Green Arena
1house at a time, a non-profit program, has been retrofitting homes of low-income Austinites for almost 2 years using volunteer labor. Come and find out what the volunteers are learning during work events that keeps them coming back to volunteer again and again. Effie Brunson, a native Texan and licensed Interior Designer, has long been a student of high-performance building. She received her LEED professional accreditation in 2003, while employed by Starbucks Coffee in their Store Development department. After moving back to Texas in 2006, she joined the Board of Directors of the Balcones chapter of the US Green Building Council and local non-profit Design~Build~Live. In 2007, Effie co-founded the non-profit program 1house at a time, which provides home utility retrofits and renewable energy systems for low-income homeowners in Austin.
Inexpensive Rainwater Capture Filtration/Purification Doc Jody Grenga We’re often asked, “Why are green installations so pricey!?” Award-winning author, Doc Jody, shows you they don’t have to be. As aired on Austin’s FOX-7 TV Live, learn exactly how to install cheaply— by yourself— a rainwater catchment system & how to craft UV-light filtered, Berkey purified, DRINKABLE rainwater without spending $18,000.00. Join award-winning author, Doc Jody, sharing just how this was accomplished, and discussing her 3rd book, “A Year of Drinking Purified Rainwater.” Contractors handed Doc Jody a $12,000 estimate to install an in-home potable (drinkable/whole-house) rainwater system. Doc Jody said “No thanks!” & designed-installed a homespun affair—by herself— for under $600 that is practical, simple & safe… and… works! Doc Jody has been drinking & cooking with rainwater three years with this “thinkoutside-the-box” system & a government agency has tested it safe. Everything in this hands-on talk is pragmatic, practiced currently by the author’s family— nothing preachy or “theory.” Simple, sustainable. Learn & Keep Texas Green. Doc Jody,” Dr. Jody Grenga — author, educator—is a Winner of the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District Groundwater Stewardship Award. Doc Jody has appeared on nationally-syndicated radio as a guest of Joyce Riley’s “The Power Hour” and has been interviewed on FOX-7 TV and KVUE-TV in Austin, Texas. Doc Jody is a recipient of the City’s Environmental Stewardship Award and Founder of Doc Jody’s PermaCulture House, the Designated Lowest End-User Water Consumer in the City of Sunset Valley, Texas, with a monthly water usage utility bill record 300 gallons. Doc Jody’s third book, A Year of Drinking Berkey Purified Rainwater, and fourth book, Extreme Low Urban Utility Usage = XLU3, were published in 2008. Twice alumna of The Ohio State University, the author earned a doctorate degree in chiropractic at Parker College in Dallas, Texas. With nearly 13 years enlisted service, Dr. Grenga retired from the Texas Army National Guard as a captain and decorated Medical Service Corps officer, having served military tours in Germany, Guatemala and Panama. The artist-author has published more than 44 articles, book reviews and cartoons. The book, The Writings of Florence Scovel Shinn was republished to include an illustrated biography of Mrs. Shinn based on Dr. Grenga’s research. Dr. Grenga’s first book, Sales Force, debuted in 2007. Willow Run Farm: An Ohio Memoir 1924-1935, co-authored with Marcella Woolf Grenga, was published also in 2008. The author is writing currently a book about cultivating sustainable-living mindsets.
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Weatherization & Beyond: Low-Cost Home Energy Retrofits Effie Brunson
2–3 pm 2 White Arena
18 Years Off The Grid, A Case Study Cas VanWoeroen Animal Farm, 168 acre organic produce farm & permaculture center is a livng example of sustatinablity. Being off the grid is one of the centerpieces. The solar system started in 1991 as a 100 watt waterwell supply. Today it is an 8 kw minigrid that supports several homes, 10 people, many animals and more. Born and educated in Holland as an Electrical Engineer, CAS started Animal Permaculture Center in 1991, with his wife, Cira, who runs the organic produce operation while Cas makes sure the lights stay on.
2–3 pm 2 Blue Arena
Powering The 21st Century: Solar Energy & Algae Based Advanced Biofuels Dr. Halil Berberoglu Dr. Berberoglu of the University of Texas at Austin will present the new frontiers in solar energy conversion devices and algae based biofuel production. The talk will introduce the working principles of these technologies, present examples of the current and next generation technologies and discuss the directions of research and development. Dr. Berberoglu received his PhD in mechanical engineering from UCLA and joined the Cockrell School of Engineering faculty in August 2008. He is currently the director of the Solar Energy and Biofuels Lab in Mechanical Engineering department at UT Austin.
Roundup Planning Committee (RPC), Trail Bosses and staff: Richard Amato, Venti Energy (RPC) Chris Chandler, Texas Solar Energy Society Board (RPC) Bill Christensen, Sustainable Sources (RPC, Trail Boss) Gary Covington, COV, Inc.(Beer Boss) Charlie Farmer, Meridian Solar (RPC, Trail Boss) Tom Fizpatrick, Texas Home Energy Rating System (RPC) Vanessa Gelvin, Habitat Suites (Trail Boss) Pam Groce, State Energy Conservation Office (RPC) Carol Harwell, Austin Energy (RPC) Roy Holder, L.M. Holder II & Assoc. (Trail Boss) Scott Kornfeld, Texas Renewable Energy Industries Assc. (RPC, Trail Boss) Shayna Lee, Austin Energy (Trail Boss) Leslie Libby, Austin Energy (RPC) Natalie Marquis, Texas Solar Energy Society, Exec. Dir. (RPC, Staff) Colin Meehan, Environmental Defense Fund (RPC) Stacy Neef, Clean Cities (Trail Boss) David Power, Public Citizen (RPC) Laura Rice, Success By Design, Co-Organizer (Staff) James Rice, Texas Parks and Wildlife (Trail Boss) Russel Smith, Texas Renewable Energy Industries Assc., Exec. Dir. (Staff) Lucy Stolzenburg, Texas Solar Energy Society (Staff)
ORGANIZED BY Texas Solar Energy Society Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association In coordination with
Texas Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association
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2009 Roundup Supporters Empresario
Patron
Texas State Energy Conservation Office
Austin Chronicle BP America Build Texas Media Edible Austin Edible Dallas LCRA Mercom Capital Sustainable Sources Texas Solar Power Company
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Austin Energy Green Building Program Austin Energy Green Choice Program Clif Bar Habitat Suites KGSR Radio San Antonio Current KRNH Radio
Tent Hosts Pedernales Electric Cooperative
Partner Central Texas Clean Cities Fredericksburg Visitors Bureau Homegrown Magazine New Belgium Brewing Co Texas Rebel Radio Network Outfitter Hill Country Sun Magazine ACI Austin Center for Architecture Texas Public Radio
Dinner Quintessential Chocolates August E’s Restaurant
Media Sponsors
Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association (TREIA)
Texas Solar Energy Society, Inc. (TXSES)
To learn more about TREIA, to see a list of members and to access a membership application, visit www.treia.org, or contact:
TXSES is a nonprofit, educational organization formed to increase the awareness of the potential of solar and other renewable energy applications and to promote the wise use of these sustainable and non-polluting resources. Since 1976 TXSES has been a proven leader in educating the citizens, government and institutions of Texas on the readiness of renewable energy technologies and their practical applications. Our membership includes educators, engineers, researchers, students, bankers, architects, builders, homeowners and solar enthusiasts.
Russel E. Smith, Executive Director P. O. Box 16469, Austin, TX 78761-6469 Phone:(512) 345-5446 · Fax:(512) 345-6831 rsmith@treia.org
Natalie Marquis, Executive Director PO Box 1447, Austin, TX 78767-1447 Phone: (512) 326-3391 or (800) 465-5049 · Fax: (512) 452-6712 · info@txses.org
TREIA is a non-profit trade association established in 1984. Its members are companies and individuals involved in all of the renewable energy resources — solar, wind, biomass, geothermal and hydro. Included are dealers, distributors and installers of equipment, consultants, manufacturers, project development companies, power generators and marketers, design professionals, educators and researchers.
The Texas Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association (TOFGA) TOFGA is a publicly supported non-profit educational organization with the mission of promoting organic agriculture as a sustainable systems approach in the production of food and fiber that protects human health and preserves the environment. Jay Mertz, Treasurer 288 SW County Road 20, Corsicana, TX 75110 Phone: (903) 872-4289 · info@tofga.org For more information or to join these organizations:
www.TREIA.org · www.TXSES.org www.TOFGA.org
Roundup Exhibitors SPACE #
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4 MTH Greenhomes, LLC 8, 9, 10, 11 Texas State Technical College Waco 12 Edible Austin 13 Coastal Alternative Energy LLC 14 & 15 FREE WATER REFILLS - Quintessential Chocolates 16 Xella AAC Texas, Inc. 17 Solar Community 18 Pesado Construction Co., Inc. 20 Sustainable Sources 21 Sunsational Solutions 22 CEI Roofing Texas, LLC 23 Austin Energy Green Building 24 Air Filtration Management, LLC 25 Solatube by Sola-Lite and SolarTex 26 Home Power Magazine 27 Rainfilters of Texas, LLC 28 Maverick Solar Enterprises 29 DF International - AZOMITE 30 Earth Shelter Living 31 TTU Wind Science & Eng. Research Center 32 ClimateMaster Geothermal (Aces AC Supply) 33 Solar Texas 34 Real Kool 35 TodaysWater.com 36 JOLEE Enterprises, LLC 37 EH Systems, LLC 38 Rainwater Systems, Inc. 39 Austin Energy Greenchoice 40 Solarplex of Texas 41 & 42 Northern Sun/S.O.S. from Texas 43 Texas Responsible Energy and Efficiency 44 Sustainable Homes, Inc. 45 Hill Country Ecopower 46 Hill Country Ecobuilders 47 Texas Plant and Soil Lab 48 Sunvalley Solar, Inc. 49 & 50 Texas State Energy Conservation Office 51 Sunrise Solar 52 & 62 Texas Solar Power Company 53 Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc. 54 Clif Bar & Co. 57 RePower Energy 58 & 59 Texas Solar Energy Society 60 ClimateMaster Windows 63 Imperial Electric, Inc. 64 Microbial Earth 66 CM Artisans LLC 67 E3 Properties 68 Sunrise Solar of Dallas/Ft. Worth, Inc. 69 Lightning Electricity Savings LLC 70 South Texas Renewable Energy 71 Southwest Septic Loo, Inc. 72 & 73 Meridian Solar, Inc. 74 North Texas Renewable Energy Inc. 75 Exeltech, Inc.
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Green Mountain Energy Company Techsun Solar Central Texas Metal Roofing Supply Co. Inc. Chino’s Concrete Standard Renewable Energy EarthCo Building Systems Innovative Water Solutions LLC Clean Energy Services, LLC Higher Power Living, LLC Henderson Wind Energy BlueScope Water Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association Abundant Renewable Energy MobileChickenCoops.com Biedermann’s Ace Hardware Casa Bella Verde LLC/Freedom Renewable Energy Enterprises 118 Sustainable Technologies 119 Public Citizen 120 SEED Coalition 121 Cibolo Nature Center 122 A. Rocha USA, Inc. 123 Green Living for the Hill Country 124 Alamo Area Council of Govts. – Commute Solutions/ Clean Cities 125 Plastic Pollution Texas 126 Solar Oven Society 127 U.S. Green Building Council 128 The Arc of Texas 129 Hill Country Alliance 130 Texas Nature Project 131 Crude Awakening Austin 135 Fredericksburg Farmer’s Market, Inc. V1–3 & V10–12 Austin EV and other Texas EAA Chapters V4 Central Texas Clean Cities V5 & V6 General Motors V7 REVOLT Custom Electric Vehicles LLC V8 Electric Avenue Scooters V13 EV Autos
FOOD VENDORS CW1 CW2 CW4 CW5
Fresh Foods - Vegetarian, Natural Foods & Drinks Navajo Grill - Vegetarian, Natural Foods & Drinks, Popcycles Tanner Foods - Hamburgers & Drinks Nana’s Ice Cream - Blue Bell Ice Cream
DEMONSTRATIONS D1 ImagineSolar - Solar Worshop Install Project D2 Solar Pump, by Beth Ferguson, UT Design & Sol Lab Pavilion A Family Activities Area Pavilion A Organic Cooking Demonstrations Pavilion A Drawing Card Drop Station
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