Marfa Solar Social to celebrate renewable energy, introduce West Texas residents to benefits of solar

Free solar energy-focused community event at Ballroom Marfa, Aug. 4

Ballroom Marfa, in collaboration with the Judd Foundation and Marfa Solar System, will host Freedom Solar Power for a “Marfa Solar Social” on Friday, Aug. 4, 6- 8 p.m. Freedom Solar will speak on the benefits of renewable energy, regional solar rebates and solar power technology, and the evening will also feature complimentary refreshments from Big Bend Brewing Co., tacos by Vicente Celis, and a raffle with a chance to win two solar backpacks and other prizes.

WHAT: Marfa Solar Social featuring complimentary refreshments from Big Bend Brewing Co., tacos by Vicente Celis, raffle giveaways and speakers from Freedom Solar Power, Ballroom Marfa, the Judd Foundation, and Marfa Solar System.

WHEN: Friday, Aug. 4, 6- 8 p.m. (Speakers begin at 7 p.m., raffle at 7:30 p.m.)

WHERE: Ballroom Marfa (courtyard), 108 E. San Antonio St. Marfa, TX

WHO: Freedom Solar, the leader in turnkey solar installations in Texas, providing high quality, cost-effective, reliable solar solutions for residential and commercial markets.

BACKGROUND: The purpose of the Marfa Solar Social is to introduce West Texas residents to solar energy in a comfortable setting, and to allow them to to learn about upcoming solar projects and community initiatives from Ballroom Marfa, Judd Foundation, and Marfa Solar System. Speakers will include Kyle Frazier, director of sales for Freedom Solar, and Craig Jex Hawker, energy consultant for Freedom Solar.

INFO: https://www.facebook.com/events/105839140085869/