SIREN: Solar Indiana Renewable Energy Network

Going Solar (Oct 15 2014, Bloomington)
2014-10-15 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Monroe County Public Library, Room 1B, 303 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN, 47408, United States
Have you been thinking about renewable energy, climate change and your utility bills? You can learn about the costs, financial incentives and carbon savings for solar and geothermal systems. Options presented include solar water heaters, solar electric panels, and geothermal heating systems. Learn what is involved, how SIREN is promoting solar power in Indiana, and how you can request a free solar pre-assessment to determine the solar potential of your home. Have your questions answered by local green energy volunteers and join the growing community of solar adopters. The free program is sponsored by the nonprofit group Southern Indiana Renewable Energy Network (SIREN).

Going Solar (Oct 20 2014, Bloomington)
2014-10-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Placeholder Event Venue, IN, United States
SIREN volunteer Arvind Gopu will be presenting a modified Going Solar program to a group of students enrolled in IU Geography Prof. Scott Robeson’s Physical Climatology (G304/532) class. Tagline: “Have you been thinking about renewable energy, climate change and your utility bills? You can learn about the costs, financial incentives and carbon savings for solar and geothermal systems. Options presented include solar water heaters, solar electric panels, and geothermal heating systems. ”

Going Solar (Nov 16 2014, Bloomington)
2014-11-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Friends Meeting House (Bloomington), 3820 E Moores Pike, Bloomington, IN, 47401, United States

Going Solar (Nov 30 2014, Lafayette)
2014-11-30 19:00 - 21:00 | UU Church of Greater Lafayette area, Address: 333 Meridian St, West Lafayette, IN, 47906, United States

Going Solar (Jan 15 2015, Columbus)
2015-01-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Placeholder Event Venue, IN, 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.

Going Solar (Feb 26 2015, Bloomington)
2015-02-26 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 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.

Going Solar (March 24 2015, Camp Atterbury)
2015-03-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Placeholder Event Venue, IN, United States

Going Solar (April 09 2015, Bloomington)
2015-04-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Monroe County Public Library, Room 1B, 303 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN, 47408, United States

Going Solar (April 18 2015, Batesville)
2015-04-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Placeholder Event Venue, IN, United States

Going Solar (April 21 2015, Bloomington)
2015-04-21 19:00 - 21:00 | The Venue (Bloomington), 114 S Grant St, Bloomington, IN, 47408, United States

Going Solar (May 5 2015, Bedford)
2015-05-05 18:00 - 20:00
RESIDENTS IN/AROUND BEDFORD, 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. The free program will be led by SIREN volunteer Darrell Boggess.

Going Solar (May 14 2015, Columbus)
2015-05-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Placeholder Event Venue, IN, United States

Going Solar (May 19 2015, Nashville)
2015-05-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Placeholder Event Venue, IN, United States

Going Solar (May 26 2015, Columbus)
2015-05-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Placeholder Event Venue, IN, United States

Going Solar (June 09 2015, Bloomington)
2015-06-09 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. The free program will be at the Monroe County Public Library, on Monday, August 17th at 7:00 p.m.

Going Solar (June 10 2015, Jeffersonville)
2015-06-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Placeholder Event Venue, IN, 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. The free program will be at the Monroe County Public Library, on Monday, August 17th at 7:00 p.m.

Going Solar (2015-07-21, Ellettsvile)
2015-07-21 19:00 - 21:00 | MCPL (Ellettsville Branch), 600 W Temperance St., Ellettsville, IN, 47429, United States
RESIDENTS IN/AROUND ELLETTSVILLE, 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.

Going Solar (July 22 2015, Bedford)
2015-07-22 18:00 - 20:00

Clean Power Party (Aug 8 2015, Indianapolis)
2015-08-09 00:30 - 13:30 | 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
