Note: This will be an IN-PERSON event!
Thursday, February 13, 2025
New Location: Houston Arboretum, 120 West Loop, Houston, Texas. See parking information below. Parking is free on Thursdays.
Doors open at 7:00 pm for social time, meet & greet.
Featured program presentation starts at 7:30 pm.
Everyone is welcome.

Featured February Program: Benefits of Solar, Wind and Battery Storage

On February 13, Rachel Rothman from Environment Texas, will talk about the benefits of solar, wind, and battery storage. She will include details about the campaign’s work, particularly regarding the legislative challenges in Texas that threaten the expansion of renewable energy infrastructure. These challenges are critical to understanding the current landscape and what’s at stake.

Solar and wind provide renewable power to the Texas grid. Battery storage can strengthen the grid by balancing supply and demand effectively, particularly when other renewables are not producing energy because it’s dark and the wind isn’t blowing. Battery power can come quickly online to balance the grid, as needed.

Rachel Rothman studied Sustainability Studies with a minor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. In addition to sustainability, she has also worked on weatherization and wildlife rehabilitation.

Join us on February 13 for this informative and interesting meeting!

Location information for the Houston Arboretum, and parking:
Houston Arboretum, 120 West Loop, Houston, Texas

PLEASE NOTE: For building use and site tours, use the 610 West Loop entrance. The address on GOOGLE MAPS is 120 West Loop (Look for the Blue and Green wall). 

Parking is available at both the 610 Entrance and the Woodway Entrance. 

Parking is free on Thursdays.  Arboretum Members receive free parking on other days.  https://houstonarboretum.org/become-a-member/

Photo: Electric Power lines from West Texas wind farms. Photo copyright Al Braden.