SUN DAY is a nationwide mobilization to celebrate the benefits of solar and wind energy. We will teach, inspire, celebrate and chart a cleaner future together. This will be a family friendly event with live music by Blowcomotion (a fun brass band), solar cars for kids to race, arts and crafts, a giant sun puppet, snacks and other fun activities.

The event will start with a renewable energy fair with tabling and short information sessions on actionable topics, and fun kids’ activities. We’ll hear from some pro-solar local leaders and do a parade with a giant sun puppet around the Capitol grounds. Our goal is to engage and motivate people to take action at the event and when you leave.

We’re trying to make this a zero waste event, so please bring a reusable water bottle. We’ll have water coolers for refilling your bottles.

American Sign Language interpretation will be available.

SCHEDULE

4:00 PM: David Levesque (Solar Austin): welcome

4:00 PM – 4:55 PM: Louisiana Surf Department live music

4:00 PM – 4:55 PM: Sun Puppet crafts (Parents’ Climate Community), Solar car racing (Solar Austin), Solar baking (Public Citizen)

4:15 PM: Storytime with Creative Action

Short Presentations

4:10 PM: Bob Hendricks (Sierra Club): State level energy efficiency

4:18 PM: Kaiba White (Public Citizen): Residential solar Austin Energy incentives and programs

4:26 PM: Jen Crager: Federal and Austin Energy incentives for energy efficiency in your home

4:34 PM: Joe Van Camp/Bruce Naylor (CCL): Transmission and renewables permitting reform

4:42 PM: Susan Adams (Greenlight America): Batteries

4:50 PM: Patrice “Pete” Parsons (TXSES): Commercial solar (Federal Solar Tax Credits & programs)

Speakers

5:00 PM: David Levesque: Set the context for Sun Day

5:02 PM: Sun Blessing: Maxochitl

5:12 PM: Austin City Council Member Mike Siegel

5:17 PM: Youth presenters: Maryam Zowiel & Maxwell Davila

5:22 PM: Austin City Council Member Ryan Alter

5:27 PM: Travis County Commissioner Brigid Shea

5:33 PM: Youth leader Chant; Sun Puppet Parade and photo

Visit sunday.earth for more information about this global day of action.

Hosted by: Sierra Club, Public Citizen, Solar Austin, Parents’ Climate Community, Sunrise Austin, Third Act Texas, Austin DSA, Extinction Rebellion, Texas Solar Energy Society.

Downloadable PDF schedule and event map