Sunday, January 25, 2015
Green Stage
(Below is the Presentation Schedule for our 2014 Show – check back in early 2015 for our Presentation Schedule for our 2015 Show.)
| 11am |
“Solving your Energy Puzzle! Answers on Myths and Misconceptions of Energy Efficiency (audience questions are encouraged)” Gary Parr, Author, Educator, HVAC Expert and Radio Host of ‘Energy Saving in the Home’ on KSEV 700 “Your home is a system and needs to be viewed as such,” according to Parr, an Energy Efficiency and HVAC expert with over 30 years experience. He has been helping listeners on his radio show cut their energy costs for years. In his body of work are two Energy Saving Makeovers that resulted in energy reductions of up to 68%! 2014 – Updates on New Products and Legislation. |
| Noon |
“Gardening in Miniature: Fairy Gardens and Miniature Landscapes – One of Gardening’s Hottest Trends!” Judy Jones, Owner of Enchanted Nurseries and Landscapes in Richmond, Texas Judy will show you how easy it is to create your own fairy/miniature garden, with ideas on all sorts of creative containers as well as some charming accessories. The basic fairy garden is a miniature landscape complete with furniture, structures and miniature plants. *Enchanted Nurseries has the largest selection of fairy/miniature garden items in Texas. |
| 1pm |
“Healthy, Energy Efficient, Comfortable & Enjoyable Homes — for a Secure Future Now!” (see actual Texas examples) LaVerne Williams, AIA, LEED AP, Nationally Renowned Eco-Architect, Architect for “Houston’s Passive Solar Demonstration Home” Have a healthy home that’s 100% capable of providing Food, Water and Energy Needs and where allergies disappear with dramatically low, or no energy bills. Some of the topics covered – using free resources – creating sustainable lives and resilient homes – design and building for life and health. |
| 2pm |
“Gardening in Miniature: Fairy Gardens and Miniature Landscapes – One of Gardening’s Hottest Trends!” Judy Jones, Owner of Enchanted Nurseries and Landscapes in Richmond, Texas Judy will show you how easy it is to create your own fairy/miniature garden, with ideas on all sorts of creative containers as well as some charming accessories. The basic fairy garden is a miniature landscape complete with furniture, structures and miniature plants. *Enchanted Nurseries has the largest selection of fairy/miniature garden items in Texas. |
| 3pm |
“The Rise of Solar Power!” Cal Morton, Solar Energy Expert, Texas Solar Outfitters, Houston’s leading solar energy design and installation company 2013 was another record year for solar installations with an increase of 30% over the 2012 record. According to CenterPoint, more than 300 homes in the area inter-connected solar energy to their grid in 2013 – a whopping 200% increase from just two years ago. So what’s going on?! Come and learn the myth busting truths of the economics of residential solar in the Greater Houston Area. |
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