San Antonio environmental groups are hosting a “Sun Day” this weekend, an educational and family-friendly event calling for the deployment of renewable energy.
At the event, solar ovens, portable solar devices and electric vehicles will be on display. Environmental organizations will be showcasing their efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change, and experts will be available at information tables.
Former Mayor Ron Nirenberg and CPS Energy CEO Rudy Garza will also be giving presentations on clean energy, according to a news release.
The local event is one of several taking place around the world .
In San Antonio, the event was organized by the following local and national environmental and social justice groups: Third Act Texas, Sierra Club, Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Eco SA Col