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Solar Powers the Music Stage and Cools the Beer & Wine Tent at The Roundup
The Largest All Sustainable Festival in Texas
FREDERICKSBURG, Texas, Sept. 18, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- There will be several solar powered tents to watch for at the 12th Annual Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair (The Roundup) coming up September 29th and 30th. But it is the first year that The Roundup music stage is powered by solar energy. Mike Renner, North Texas Renewable Energy Group, NTREG a chapter of Texas Solar Energy Society is bringing his solar stage to The Roundup. Renner's solar system will 'keep the musicians charged' and power the cooler for the beer & wine tent. Folks can enjoy a New Belgium beer, a sustainably operated brewery from Colorado or a glass of Tempranillo red blend wine from Red Caboose Winery, a sustainable vineyard in Texas.
Gary McKibben, founder of Red Caboose Winery and a practicing architect designing wineries in Texas will speak at The Roundup on vineyard sustainability and ways to implement renewable energy technologies at Texas vineyards. He will present ideas and concepts for sustainable winery design and use of renewable energy systems. Some of the concepts will include site orientation, gravity design, shading, geothermal cooling and chilling, and rainwater collection for irrigation. McKibben says that renewable energy is both financially and environmentally beneficial to vineyards in Texas.
Escaping to the Texas Hill Country is a fun way to kick off the fall season. People come from across Texas, from communities small and large, to The Roundup. The fair is a favorite of both businesses and attendees making it the largest all-sustainable fair in Texas. Michael Krobot, ClimateMaster Windows, Mason, TX said, "I've been coming to the Roundup for 8 years. I think there's more enthusiasm and energy in this show than any other. It is due to people's interest in alternative energy resources. The cost of our conventional ways of getting energy are going to go up so people know they need to make changes now. You can feel that enthusiasm building.
Date: Saturday & Sunday, September 29th & 30th, 2012
Time: Saturday, 9 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday 9AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Market Square, 101 West Main St. Fredericksburg, TX
Tickets: $15 per day, $25 for a 2-day pass
Website: More event details including a complete speaker line up can be seen at www.TheRoundup.org or call 830-997-2350.
The Renewable Energy Roundup is co-organized by Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association (TREIA) and Texas Center for Policy Studies (TCPS). Event proceeds benefit TREIA and TCPS, two non-profits striving to increase understanding and awareness of renewable energy applications and to promote their wide use. Sponsors for The Roundup include Austin Energy Green Building, HEB, Circular Energy and many others who can be seen along with event details at the website: www.TheRoundup.org, or call 830-997-2350 or email: info@TheRoundup.org.
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The Roundup Announces Its Pre-Event Educational Day
Building Environmental Knowledge and Awareness
FREDERICKSBURG, Texas, Sept. 10, 2012 -- Prior to the official opening of the 12th Annual Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair (The Roundup), event organizers scheduled an Educational Day. The Roundup Pre-event Educational Day includes workshops for adults and a Kids Environmental Program where kids from local schools are encouraged to participate in a full day of programs and hands-on environmental projects put together by:
Austin Energy
Austin Community College & Renewable Energy Student Association
Texas Parks and Wildlife
St. Phillips College
Regarding this program, Cyrus Reed, Acting Chapter Director, Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club said, "The Roundup's Educational Day and Kids Environmental Project embraces natural values for clean air, water conservation and sustainability that help preserve Texas as a great place to live and enjoy for generations to come!" If you have an interest in participating please call 830-997-2350. Other workshops scheduled for the Pre-Event Educational Day include:
Rainwater Harvesting
Dick Peterson leads the workshop where participants actually assemble a small 100-150 gallon rainwater system. The workshop will take you thru different parts and assembly options. You'll walk away with a firm grasp of knowledge to set up your own small rainwater system. An actual system will be assembled in the workshop and auctioned off during the roundup.
Small Wind
Have you asked yourself is small wind right for me? In this workshop Ken Starcher from the Alternative Energy Institute gives an overview of wind applications and their benefits. You gain knowledge needed for setting up your own wind system.
Understanding the Financials of Solar
Circular Energy is passionate about creating a better tomorrow through solar technology. Learn how a proper design can have significant effects on energy production, aesthetic appearance, and most importantly, cost. This course will provide attendees with a foundation of knowledge specific to the design of a solar PV system. The 1- hour course provides attendees, architects and AIA members with CEU credits for AIA & USGBC certification.
Registration
All workshops will be held at Market Square at 101 Main, Fredericksburg, TX. Plan on 4 hours, Friday, September 28 from 1 - 5 pm. Registration information can be found on The Roundup website or by calling 830-997-2350.
The Renewable Energy Roundup is co-organized by Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association (TREIA) and Texas Center for Policy Studies (TCPS). Event proceeds benefit TREIA and TCPS, two non-profits striving to increase understanding and awareness of renewable energy applications and to promote their wide use. Sponsors for The Roundup include Austin Energy, Austin Energy Green Building, HEB, Circular Energy and many others who can be seen along with event details at the website: www.TheRoundup.org, or call 830-997-2350 or email: info@TheRoundup.org.
The Roundup Gathers Topics for Eco-Friendly Lifestyles
Rounding up Sustainability for Texans
FREDERICKSBURG, Texas, Aug. 16, 2012
Annually Texans seeking green lifestyles and concerned about drought and the environment have come to the Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair (The Roundup). For 12 years people have come from across Texas to this growing fall favorite. But what makes The Roundup a unique fair are the participating businesses that practice the Triple Bottom Line; people, planet, and profit. The Roundup provides talks by national leaders and local experts, panel discussions, workshops, cooking demos, product demos and interactive, creative learning activities that help people explore choices for eco friendly, efficient lifestyles and to reduce, recycle and reuse.
The Renewable Energy Roundup takes place the last weekend in September this year the 29 - 30 at Fredericksburg's Market Square, 101 West Main. Tickets are $15 per day or $25 for a 2-day pass.
The Roundup showcases eco-friendly products, green energy services and renewable energy resources from a growing number of Texas companies that provide people with a wide variety of useful information including topics such as:
• Sustainability at Texas Vineyards
• Panel Discussions including Rainwater Harvesting, Utility Leadership, Solar
• Financing, Organic Gardening, Austin Energy Green Building Program,
• Bio Fuels, Texas Legislative Outlook and more
• Pre-Event workshops that include: Rainwater Harvesting,
• Intro To Solar (AIA &USGBC – 1 CEU Credit each)
• Is Small Wind Right For You
• Lavender Oil Distillation Demo and other product demos
• Home Efficiency for Eco-friendly lifestyles
• Use of Renewable Energy for Homeowners
• And much, much more
The Roundup is a family affair where kids can look forward to creative activities focused on learning and fun. They'll find the opportunity to:
• Build and race solar cars
• Build and solar ovens and cook s'mores
• String solar beads
• Rides and many other activities
High school through college students will have the opportunity to race Remote Control (RC) solar cars at the RC Solar Car Race. The race is free and open to all students who bring a RC Solar Car and pre-register. There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in both race and design with the 1st place race winner taking home a cash purse!
The Renewable Energy Roundup is co-organized by Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association (TREIA) and Texas Center for Policy Studies (TCPS). Event proceeds benefit TREIA and TCPS, two non-profits striving to increase understanding and awareness of renewable energy applications and to promote their wide use. Sponsors for The Roundup include Austin Energy Green Building, HEB, and many others who can be seen along with event details at the website: www.TheRoundup.org, or call 830-997-2350 or email: info@TheRoundup.org.
The Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=13106
Free Opportunity to Speak on Tips for Green Living at the Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair FREDERICKSBURG, Texas, July 19, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)
Share your top tips for green living, energy efficiency, recycling, rainwater storage and sustainability with the audience at the 12th Annual Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair (The Roundup). Over 7500 people gather annually to explore choices for eco-friendly and efficient lifestyles. The Roundup offers free talks that educate the public on all aspects of sustainability. Sharing your expertise promotes your business while educating and benefiting the public. There is no cost for speakers but it is necessary to fill out an application by the July 25th deadline online at our website.
The Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair is recognized as the largest sustainability fair in the South. Texans seeking greener lifestyles and those concerned about drought and the environment have come to the Roundup yearly to hear national leaders and local experts; to participate in workshops; and to enjoy creative events.
The Renewable Energy Roundup takes place annually the last weekend in September, this year the 29 - 30, at Fredericksburg's Market Square, 231 West Main. Tickets are $15 per day or $25 for a 2-day pass.
The Roundup showcases eco-friendly products, green energy services and renewable energy resources from a growing number of Texas-wide companies. Texans will find a format that is interactive, entertaining and informative.
Workshops
Topics include wind, solar, biomass and other renewable energy resources. Gain insights on organic gardening, tree health, and sustainability at wineries
Keynote Speakers & Educational Speakers
Panel Discussions with Recognized Experts
Live Music
Kids Learning Activities
Healthy Cooking Demos & Natural, Organic Foods Café
A RC Solar Car Race
"Record setting drought impacts, food quality and cost concerns, electric generation adequacy problems, and ongoing worrisome environmental issues, are almost impossible to ignore. More folks are realizing every day that taking control of at least some of their own water, food, energy, and health needs makes more sense every day," said Russel Smith, Executive Director of Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association and co-organizer. "The fair provides an opportunity for anyone to gain invaluable information and acquire the products, technologies and techniques to accomplish that."
The Renewable Energy Roundup is co-organized by Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association (TREIA) and Texas Center for Policy Studies (TCPS). Event proceeds benefit TREIA and TCPS, two non-profits striving to increase understanding and awareness of renewable energy applications and to promote their wide use. For more details logon to www.TheRoundup.org, call 830-997-2350 or email: info@TheRoundup.org.
The Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=13106
TREIA Brings Back Texas Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair
A Texas Fall Favorite Returns With New Green Gusto
FREDERICKSBURG, Texas, May 31, 2012 - Now in its 12th year, The Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair returns to Fredericksburg's Market Square the last weekend in September. The Roundup kicks off Friday, September 28th with a student environmental program followed by the Grand Opening Party. Gates at The Roundup, largest green event in the south, officially re-open Saturday & Sunday, September 29th & 30th after taking a year off to reorganize and revitalize. People from across Texas; from Dallas to Houston; from Austin to San Antonio; and from Texas communities large and small will find old favorites, new events and return to the growing community of long time friends and businesses. Mona Aclin from Donie, Texas said, " The Roundup is unique and so much fun. We've been coming for four years." Texans seeking greener lifestyles and concerned about drought and the environment have come to the Roundup yearly to hear national leaders and experts; to participate in workshops; and to enjoy races and creative events.
Date: Grand Opening Party, Friday, September 28th at 7:00 p.m.
Gates Open Saturday & Sunday, September 29 & 30, 2012
Time: Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Market Square, 126 West Main, Fredericksburg, Texas
Cost: Grand Opening Party $50, advance tickets only
Early Registration: $12 per day or $20 two-day pass
On site Gate Registration: $15 per day or a two-day pass $25
To get details, special offers, and information sign-up for the newsletter at http://theroundup.org. Join us at the Roundup for:
The RC Solar Car Race
Healthy Cooking demos and Organic Food Cafes
Speaker Series
Workshops
Live Music
Alternative Fueled Vehicles
Information on Green Building, Water Harvesting, Gardening
"The possibility of continuing drought conditions, potential electricity brownouts and blackouts, volatility in energy markets, and increasing environmental concerns in the years ahead have put an exclamation mark on the need to be resource smart and more self-reliant," said Russel Smith, the event's co-organizer. "Taking control of at least some of your own energy, water, food, and health needs makes more sense every day. The Renewable Energy Roundup provides information, products, and services to help."
Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association (TREIA) is delighted to welcome new co-organizers Texas Center for Policy Studies (TCPS). Founded in 1982, Texas Center for Policy Studies (TCPS) brings together people and the information necessary to ensure that growth and development in our region enhances, rather than diminishes, quality of life.
TREIA is the oldest renewable energy non-profit trade organization in Texas. For more than a quarter century, it has promoted development of sustainable, renewable resources and their wise use. Visit TREIA at www.treia.org where TREIA's Policy Statement on Distributed Renewable Energy Generation is also available. For information call 830-997-2350 or email info@theroundup.org.
