Texas Energy Events

2009 Clean Carbon Policy Summit & Project Expo

October 27-28, 2009

Join government officials and key industry leaders as they present an in-depth look at the policy and technology issues involved with meeting Texas' critical electricity needs and satisfying the public's interest in ultra clean technology.

AT&T Executive Conference Center
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas

Geothermal Energy Utilization Associated with Oil and Gas Development

Southern Methodist University Campus, Dallas, Texas
June 18 - 19, 2009

Hosts: SMU Geothermal Laboratory and Huffington Department of Earth Sciences. This 4th international energy conference specializes in the use of oil and gas fields for geothermal electrical development. Existing oil and gas field data can be used for the initial exploration phase and in some cases the wells themselves can be directly put into production. The end user of the electricity can be as close as the field itself, or sold through power agreements. The technology for this geothermal resource is considered cutting edge and is one highlight of the conference. Technology, Resources, Finance, Engineering, Green Production and all aspects of power development are discussed. Last year over 200 people attended the conference with growing interest this year. Please contact Maria Richards for more details. 214-768-1975 or mrichard@smu.edu.

HB 3693 and SB 12 Rules

The State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) has published rules on House Bill (HB) 3693 and Senate Bill (SB) 12 for persons who have an interest in the adoption of energy codes to have an opportunity to comment on newly published editions of the International Energy Conservation Code and the International Residential Code. The code manuals can be purchased at the International Code Council web site.

Other Resources

Sustainable Building Coalition Activities

The Sustainable Building Coalition in Austin, Texas, is a network of individuals interested in sustainable and ecological building, design and development. The Sustainable Building Coalition provides educational services through programs, site visits, media, exhibits, video showings, and special events. Members frequently conduct workshops on various aspects of the built environment and its design. SBC encourages members as well as specialists to share their wisdom with one another. The SBC holds regular meetings and events.

Renewable Energy Education in Texas - Universities and Organizations

This is a list of Texas universities and organizations that offer programs involving renewable energy.