Sunday, September 21 (The Autumn Equinox): a day of action to celebrate solar and wind power, and the widespread adoption of renewable energy sources in Texas and worldwide. 150 turned out, braved rain showers, and enjoyed the event.
This celebration event featured exhibits, workshops, music, fun activities, food, and fellowship that focus on learning what actions individuals can take to counter climate change and promote the adoption of clean, reliable energy.
Sun Day
When and Where:
September 21, 2025
2:00 to 4:30 p.m.
In the Courtyard at Christ the King Lutheran Church
2353 Rice Blvd.
Houston, Texas
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Featured Speakers:
Daniel Cohan, PhD, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rice University, will speak on the science of renewable energy and its growing role in ERCOT and the national U.S. energy grid. Dr. Cohan will also highlight his own personal experience with rooftop solar and his electric vehicle.
Andrea Oyuela, Sustainability Division, Harris County Office of Administration, is manager of the Harris County Solar for All program and will share updates on efforts to expand solar energy access to underserved communities in our area and the county’s leadership role in the Texas Solar for All Coalition.
Exhibits:
Harris County, Sustainability Division
Solar United Neighbors (SUN)
Environment Texas
Public Citizen
Houston Chapter, Citizens Climate Lobby
Texas Campaign for the Environment
Houston Electric Vehicle Association
Houston Climate Boulder Project
Turtle Island Restoration Network
Climate Conversation Brazoria County
Sunrise Movement
Rice Wildlife Conservation Corps
Workshops:
Rain Barrel Workshop
3:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Learn about the benefits of rain barrels, get one, and learn how to install it on your property. Rain barrels conserve water and help reduce flooding. Registration for this workshop includes one rain barrel, one connecter kit and training to install them. These rain barrels have been re-purposed, avoiding plastic waste.
Register to participate at: galvbay.org/events. For more information, contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.
“Tips and Tricks for Going Solar” Workshop
3:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Sophy Ashworth, a long-time solar homeowner in Houston and a volunteer with Solar United Neighbors (SUN), will share her experience and the experiences from other SUN members on how best to invest in solar, avoid scams, and hedge against rising electricity costs.
Please register for this workshop at Solar United Neighbors.
Welcoming the Energy Transition Workshop
4:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Nan Hildreth will provide citizens with keen insights and statistical data to elucidate the energy revolution that we are in the midst of, right now, even though few have noticed it. Clean energy adoption is unstoppable, as was the Industrial Revolution. Yet some are trying to slow it down.
Registration is open to all at the event.
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