Press Notice: Tuesday, April 14, 2009
For More Information:
Donna Hoffman, 512-477-1729 or 512-299-5776 Cyrus Reed, 512-740-4086 Neil Carman, 512-288-5772 or Kate Robertson, Environmental Defense Fund, 512-512-691-3423 or Lize Burr, Alliance for a Clean Texas, 512-972-7176
You're invited to: a clean power press event on Energy Efficiency
legislation with Representative Rafael Anchia; a free breakfast –
Sierra Club's Dr. Neil Carman is being recognized on the
Senate floor for 30 Years of Clean Air Work
and Environment Texas is hosting a Solar Movie
Night!
Representative Gallego pointed to a recent report by the
State Energy Conservation Office, the ""Texas
Renewable Energy Resource Assessment" which
states that Texas leads the nation in total wind, solar,
biomass and geothermal resources.
(Austin) Here's a great way to find out what's happening
with clean energy during this Legislative Session, get
your tummy full for the big day, hear about what Neil has
been doing for clean air, enjoy some sunny movies and meet
new friends.
WHO: Texas State Legislature, Environmental
Community, and You!
WHEN, WHAT, WHERE: 9:40 AM Energy Efficiency press event with Representatives
Anchia and Strama, Lt. Gov's Press Room, 2E.9 (outside
Senate on 2nd floor)
10:00 AM Breakfast for Dr. Neil Carman, Room E1.020
in the Extension - take elevator from north of Rotunda
down to Extension (E1)
Menu: tamales, deviled eggs, charoset, muffins,
coffee, tea, juice
11:00 AM Senators Wentworth & Watson recognize
Dr. Neil Carman, Clean Air Program Director, Lone
Star Chapter Sierra Club for 30 years clean air work
in Texas
6:00 PM Solar Movie Night at the Capitol presented
by Environment Texas, Sierra Club, Go Solar Texas!,
Clean Energy Associates, & Vote Solar!
Legislative Conference Center, E2.002. Come
and Enjoy contest winners and other solar movies,
popcorn, and margaritas!
Harnessing Geothermal Power in Texas