Learn techniques for making your home more energy efficient. Plano residents receive an energy efficiency tool kit. Free.

The North Texas Corporate Recycling Association is hosting this recycling bus tour with stops at Hilex Poly, a plastic bag recycler, and CKS Packaging, a plastic bottle recycler. Meet for lunch at Chicken Hatch at 11:30 a.m. and The Foundry beer garden for networking after the tour. No jewelry or cameras allowed; wear close-toe flat shoes. Cost: $15/NTCRA members; $20/nonmembers. Includes lunch and drink at networking event. Registration deadline Nov. 13.

Dr. Richard B. Alley speaks on climate change and sustainable energy. Part of the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History's ongoing Public Knowledge lecture series. Cash bar and free snacks. Free parking in South Harley Street lot. Free.

Women in the Environment is hosting is this tour of the only net-zero energy school in Texas and the largest net-zero energy school in the U.S. Meet at Spring Creek Barbeque, 3514 West Airport Freeway, irving, for lunch at 11:45. Meet at the Lady Bird Johnson Middle School, 3601 Pioneer Drive, Irving, at 1:15 p.m. Parking is in the front (south side) of the school. Enter through the main doors on the south side of the building. All visitors must bring valid photo ID (drivers license) to be processed through the school’s security system prior to the tour. For more information, contact Fran Witte at 972-742-2296.

Clean Energy Works for Texas Campaign is holding a rally at Dallas City Hall to pressure the Public Utilities Commission to implement solar and geothermal power as regulated by the Texas legislature.

Event hosted by the Women in the Environment.

Alternative Fuels and Your Fleet: What Do You Need to Consider? is hosted by the National Truck Equipment Association. If you manage or rely on fleets for your business, it is important for you to understand technical, regulatory, environmental and energy issues; economic costs, benefits and challenges that affect current and anticipated alternative fuels; Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFVs); and the U.S. refueling infrastructure.

This COMPLIMENTARY 45-minute webinar will address:
The current industry status of:
• Natural Gas Vehicles
• Propane Vehicles
• Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
• Biodiesel Vehicles

AFV Advantages and Disadvantages:
• Lower fuel costs (but not always)
• Energy independence
• Greenhouse gas reductions
• Lifecycle cost analysis
• Lack of infrastructure
• Performance compromise (e.g., range, power, etc.)

Event Highlights: coming soon. Contact:
Pamela Burns, site coordinator, at (817) 704-2510.

This Saturday, Dallas Residents at Risk will protest a city ordinance that could allow fracking in Dallas parks. Concerned citizens are invited to join the rally at Winfrey Point at White Rock Lake at 9 a.m. and Valley View Park, 6950 Valley View Lane, at 11 a.m. Look for the mock 15-foot drilling rig.

Dallas Interfaith Power & Light will be hosting a screening and round-table discussion of the Nova documentary Power Surge. This film looks at the state of "green energy" in the United States and the potential impact of technology on softening the blow of global climate change. In addition, participants of this new faith-based initiative will be presented with an opportunity to comment on the draft mission and principles.