Clean Power Party (Aug 8 2015, Indianapolis)
2015-08-09 00:30 - 13:30 (America/Halifax) | Indiana State House, 200 West Washington St., Indianapolis, 46204, United States
SIREN was invited to provide a speaker at this rally to urge Indiana Governor Mike Pence to comply with the EPA’s mandate that every state write its own Clean Energy Plan. SIREN volunteer Darrell Boggess will describe what SIREN has done to encourage households, businesses, governmental entities, and institutions to develop their own clean energy plan. Other speakers will include Carmel mayor Jim Brainard; speakers from the Creation Care Network and the NAACP; former IDEM commissioner John Hamilton, and others.

Going Solar (Aug 17 2015, Bloomington)
2015-08-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Monroe County Public Library, Room 1B, 303 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN, 47408, United States
RESIDENTS IN/AROUND BLOOMINGTON, IN: Have you been thinking about *Going Solar* with your home or business but don’t know where to start? You can learn about the performance, cost, and availability for solar energy systems from local nonprofit Southern Indiana Renewable Energy Network (SIREN) volunteers, and join thousands of owners of residential and commercial solar energy systems who are generating their own power around the state. .

BCCRC Photovoltaic Solar Classes (Sep 2015)
2015-09-18 - 2015-09-20 | Placeholder Event Venue, IN, United States
We are excited to share this external announcement: The Brown County Career Resource Center (BCCRC) is hosting two training sessions titled 101 Basic Photovoltaics and PV 201 Site Assessor Training respectively in Nashville, IN. These sessions are likely of interest to DIY solar enthusiasts out there! The first session will held on September 18 2015 while the latter is scheduled for September 19-20 2015. There is a registration fee and deadline. See the official announcement (PDF) for more details.

2015 Ferdinand Folk Festival
2015-09-19 | 18th Street Park, Ferdinand, 47532
The sixth annual Ferdinand Folk Festival will be held on Saturday, September 19th. As in previous years, the festival will have an earth-friendly, family-friendly theme. The festival will include musicians (such as this year’s headliner, Elizabeth Cook) and numerous workshops, as well as many exciting activities for children. Exhibitors include art and food vendors as well as environmental and wellness educators. SIREN volunteers will be available to present information and answer questions.

Going Solar (Oct 8 2015, Greensburg)
2015-10-08 18:00 - 21:00
RESIDENTS IN/AROUND GREENSBURG, IN: Have you been thinking about renewable energy, climate change and your utility bills? Or about *Going Solar* with your home or business but don’t know where to start? You can learn about the performance, cost, and availability for solar energy systems from local nonprofit Southern Indiana Renewable Energy Network (SIREN) volunteers, and join thousands of owners of residential and commercial solar energy systems who are generating their own power around the state. This event will be held at the Greensburg Hampton Inn & Suites (Address: 2075 N Michigan Ave, Greensburg, IN 47240). See the official announcement for more details.

Cut Your Carbon Workshop
2015-10-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Center for Sustainable Living, 245 W Grimes Ln., Bloomington, 47403
Learn how to weatherize your home and reduce your utility bills with help from Monroe County Energy Challenge ambassadors. This free hands-on workshop includes demonstrations and guidance to energy savings rebate programs. ToolShare tools and kill-a-watt meters will be available for check-out.
The workshop will take place at the Center for Sustainable Living, in partnership with Monroe County Energy Challenge and AmeriCorps volunteers, and is co-sponsored by ShareBloomington and SIREN.

Columbus Solar Showcase (Oct 2015)
2015-10-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Clifty Creek Elementary School (Columbus), 4625 E 50 N, Columbus, IN, 47203, United States
We are excited to share this external announcement: The Energy Matters Community Coalition is hosting the 2015 Columbus Solar Showcase. The showcase will include presentations on solar installations, family-friendly activities, free food, the opportunity to talk with solar installers, and a presentation on the Columbus Community Solar Initiative. See the official announcement (PDF) for more details.

Going Solar (Nov 03 2015, Bloomington)
2015-11-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Monroe County Public Library, Room 1B, 303 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN, 47408, United States

ICEY Fund Raiser - Movie Night (Nov 2015)
2015-11-14 18:00 - 21:00 | First United Church of Bloomington, 2420 E 3rd Street, Bloomington, IN, 47401, United States
We are excited to share this external announcement: The Interfaith Community of Environmentalist Youth (ICEY) is hosting a movie night on Saturday, November 14th 6 PM, at the First United Church of Bloomington. They will be serving soup and sandwiches, and showing the critically acclaimed documentary The Merchants of Doubt. This documentary, which is mainly shown at film festivals, is based on the book by Naomi Oreskes and Erik Conway, and reveals the truth about the “scientists” who sought to mislead the American public on many issues, including cigarette smoke and climate change. Admission to the event is just five dollars, with food available for purchase. See the official announcement (PDF) for more details.

Note that this event is intended to allow ICEY to raise funds to pay for another event named YES (Youth Empowering Sustainability): A Statewide Environmental Kickoff. This event will include workshops on weatherizing and environmental leadership, with a larger goal of kicking off ICEY chapters across the state of Indiana.

Going Solar (Nov 18 2015, Jeffersonville)
2015-11-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Jeffersonville First Presbytarian Church of Jerffersonville, 222 Walnut St, Jeffersonville, IN, 47130, United States
RESIDENTS IN/AROUND JEFFERSONVILLE, IN: Have you been thinking about *Going Solar* with your home or business but don’t know where to start? You can learn about the performance, cost, and availability for solar energy systems from local nonprofit Southern Indiana Renewable Energy Network (SIREN) volunteers, and join thousands of owners of residential and commercial solar energy systems who are generating their own power around the state.
This event celebrates the completion of installation of a 10 kilowatt Solar PV array, funded with an OED grant and installed by Third Sun Solar, at the First Presbyterian Church of Jeffersonville.

Going Solar (Jan 31 2016, Bloomington)
2016-01-31 13:00 - 14:00 | Friends Meeting House (Bloomington), 3820 E Moores Pike, Bloomington, IN, 47401, United States
RESIDENTS IN/AROUND BLOOMINGTON, IN: Have you been thinking about *Going Solar* with your home or business but don’t know where to start? You can learn about the performance, cost, and availability for solar energy systems from local nonprofit Southern Indiana Renewable Energy Network (SIREN) volunteers, and join thousands of owners of residential and commercial solar energy systems who are generating their own power around the state.
This event is being hosted by the Bloomington Friends Meeting – Quaker group, with a potluck lunch at 12 noon preceding the Going Solar program which will then be followed by musical performances — be sure to join us! Click here to view Friends Meeting group’s announcement.

Going Solar (Feb 27 2016, Bloomington)
2016-02-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Monroe County Public Library Auditorium, 303 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN, 47408, United States

Batesville Energy Expo (March 2016)
2016-03-05 09:00 - 14:00 | Batesville Middle School Commons, 201 N Mulberry St, Batesville, IN, 47006, United States
We are excited to share this external announcement: The 2016 Batesville Energy Expo is being held at the Batesville Middle School Commons, and will include a variety of presentations on energy efficiency, the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), a SIREN Going Solar talk, panel discussions, and more. See the official brochure (PDF) for more information.

Going Solar (Apr 26 2016, Bloomington)
2016-04-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Monroe County Public Library, Room 1B, 303 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN, 47408, United States
RESIDENTS IN/AROUND BLOOMINGTON, IN: Have you been thinking about *Going Solar* with your home or business but don’t know where to start? You can learn about the performance, cost, and availability for solar energy systems from local nonprofit Solar Indiana Renewable Energy Network (SIREN) volunteers, and join thousands of owners of residential and commercial solar energy systems who are generating their own power around the state. .

Going Solar (May 17 2016, Bloomington)
2016-05-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Monroe County Public Library, Room 1B, 303 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN, 47408, United States
Have you been thinking about *Going Solar* with your home or business but don’t know where to start? You can learn about the performance, cost, and availability for solar energy systems from local nonprofit Southern Indiana Renewable Energy Network (SIREN) volunteers, and join thousands of owners of residential and commercial solar energy systems who are generating their own power around the state.

Bloomington Neighborhood Solar Initiative, Forum #1
2016-06-26 18:00
The Bloomington Neighborhood Solar Initiative, cosponsored by SIREN and ICEY (Interfaith Community of Environmentalist Youth), aims to transform Bryan Park/Elm Heights into a solar powered neighborhood. This area – less than a square mile in size – already has over 20 solar homes. BNSI hopes to double that number. This is the first of four forums held at private residences to explain the benefits of solar and a group-buy program.

Bloomington Neighborhood Solar Initiative, Forum #2
2016-07-12 18:00 - 19:30
The Bloomington Neighborhood Solar Initiative, cosponsored by SIREN and ICEY (Interfaith Community of Environmentalist Youth), aims to transform Bryan Park/Elm Heights into a solar powered neighborhood. This area – less than a square mile in size – already has over 20 solar homes. BNSI hopes to double that number. This is the second of four forums held at private residences to explain the benefits of solar and a group-buy program.

Bloomington Neighborhood Solar Initiative, Forum #3
2016-07-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Private residence
The Bloomington Neighborhood Solar Initiative, cosponsored by SIREN and ICEY (Interfaith Community of Environmentalist Youth), aims to transform Bryan Park/Elm Heights into a solar powered neighborhood. This area – less than a square mile in size – already has over 20 solar homes. BNSI hopes to double that number. This is the third of four forums held at private residences to explain the benefits of solar and a group-buy program.

Bloomington Neighborhood Solar Initiative, Forum #4
2016-07-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Private residence
The Bloomington Neighborhood Solar Initiative, cosponsored by SIREN and ICEY (Interfaith Community of Environmentalist Youth), aims to transform Bryan Park/Elm Heights into a solar powered neighborhood. This area – less than a square mile in size – already has over 20 solar homes. BNSI hopes to double that number. This is the fourth of four forums held at private residences to explain the benefits of solar and a group-buy program.

Going Solar - Bloomington
2016-08-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Monroe County Public Library, Room 1B, 303 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN, 47408, United States
Have you been thinking about going solar but don’t know where to start? Learn about performance, cost and availability of solar energy from local solar owners with the nonprofit Solar Indiana Renewable Energy Network. Residential and commercial solar energy systems are generating their own power around the state. Walk-ins are welcome. You can RSVP at sirensolar.org/rsvp/ or email to contact@sirensolar.org For more information visit the website sirensolar.org

Bloomington Neighborhood Solar Initiative, Forum #5
2016-09-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Private residence
Following the successful launch of a pilot program in the Bryan Park/Elm Heights area, cosponsored by SIREN and ICEY (Interfaith Community of Environmentalist Youth), SIREN is extending the Bloomington Neighborhood Solar Initiative to other parts of Bloomington. This meeting will be held at a private residence in the Sycamore Knolls neighborhood to explain the benefits of solar and a group-buy program. Details will be emailed to those who RSVP by September 23.

"The Fierce Urgency of Now": Time to Choose
2017-01-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47408
SIREN is one of nine local environmental groups sponsoring a program in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Buskirk Chumley Theater on January 15 from 5-7 pm. The program will consist of a showing of the film Time to Choose followed by a brief introduction of the groups working locally to mitigate climate change and what they are doing. Carrie Newcomer will lead the audience in singing “If not now, tell me when” which has become SIREN’s anthem. Then a light dinner will be served and people are invited to stay and talk with the sponsors.
Free but a reservation is required. RSVP at the event website: choosejan15.wordpress.com

Going Solar via the City Solarize Campaign, session 1
2017-01-17 19:00 - 21:00
When Bloomington’s City Hall and Police Headquarters go solar in 2017, residents will be able to join in though the Solarize Bloomington Campaign. The city has asked solar installers to offer a discount to local residents and businesses as part of the project for the city buildings.
At this evening’s event, SIREN, the technical adviser to the Solarize Campaign, will give a Going Solar presentation customized to potential participants. Jacqui Bauer, City Sustainability Coordinator, will introduce Whole Sun Designs, the company that will do most residential installations. WSD’s president Ryan Zaricki will discuss scheduling and share how the company works with customers.

Trinity Episcopal Solar Forum
2017-01-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Trinity Episcopal Church, 111 S. Grant St., Bloomington, IN, United States
This forum, presented at one of Bloomington’s first solar churches, will cover the basics of Going Solar for the sake of parishioners.

Going Solar via the City Solarize Campaign, session 2
2017-01-30 17:30 - 19:30 | City Hall Council Chambers, 401 North Morton St, Bloomington, IN, 47404
When Bloomington’s City Hall and Police Headquarters go solar in 2017, residents will be able to join in though the Solarize Bloomington Campaign. The city has asked solar installers to offer a discount to local residents and businesses as part of the project for the city buildings.
At this evening’s event, SIREN, the technical adviser to the Solarize Campaign, will give a Going Solar presentation customized to potential participants. Jacqui Bauer, City Sustainability Coordinator, will introduce the city’s objectives for the campaign. Ryan Zaricki, president of Whole Sun Designs, will share how the company works with customers and discuss scheduling installations.

Solar Forum at IU
2017-02-10 12:00 - 13:00
The CIB Living Green Team invites you to a presentation about solar energy on Friday, February 10, 2017 at noon in Wrubel Commons. Guest speaker Arvind Gopu will open the session (first 30 mins) with basic information about how solar energy works. Then, he will talk about Solarize Bloomington, a partnership between the City of Bloomington, SIREN, and contractors (Whole Sun Designs and Solar Energy Solutions) to provide bulk-discounted solar installations to residents in Bloomington and Monroe County.

Going Solar via the City Solarize Campaign, session 3
2017-02-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Monroe County Public Library, Room 1B, 303 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN, 47408, United States
When Bloomington’s City Hall and Police Headquarters go solar in 2017, residents will be able to join in though the Solarize Bloomington Campaign. The city has asked solar installers to offer a discount to local residents and businesses as part of the project for the city buildings.
At this evening’s event, SIREN, the technical adviser to the Solarize Campaign, will give a Going Solar presentation customized to potential participants. Jacqui Bauer, City Sustainability Coordinator, will introduce the city’s objectives for the campaign. Representatives of the installer, Solar Energy Solutions, will discuss scheduling and share how the company works with customers.

Going Solar via City Solarize, session 4
2017-02-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Monroe County Public Library, Room 1B, 303 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN, 47408, United States

Going Solar via City Solarize, session 5
2017-02-25 10:30 - 12:00 | City Hall Council Chambers, 401 North Morton St, Bloomington, IN, 47404
When Bloomington’s City Hall and Police Headquarters go solar in 2017, residents will be able to join in though the Solarize Bloomington Campaign. The city has asked solar installers to offer a discount to local residents and businesses as part of the project for the city buildings.
At this evening’s event, SIREN, the technical adviser to the Solarize Campaign, will give a Going Solar presentation customized to potential participants. Jacqui Bauer, City Sustainability Coordinator, will introduce the city’s objectives for the campaign. Steve Ricketts of Solar Energy Solutions will share how the company works with customers and discuss scheduling installations.

Going Solar via City Solarize, session 6
2017-03-25 14:00 - 15:30 | City Hall Council Chambers, 401 North Morton St, Bloomington, IN, 47404
