Austin hosts green energy conference

AUSTIN (KXAN) - The topic of renewable energy is energizing discussions at the Texas Renewables '08 Conference in South Austin.

More than 60 Texas businesses and economic leaders from around the world are slated to speak at the three day event, focusing on renewable energy sources like wind, solar, hydro and geothermal electric energy. The only conference of its kind, its focus encompasses all aspects of renewable energy.

"Renewable energy is the wave of the future and the wave of the present," said Russel Smith, Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association Executive Director.

Smith belives it is vital for Texas to expand its energy products and resources in order to remain an energy leader.

"If you combine them all, Texas has the largest renewable energy potential of any state in the country," said Smith.

The conference is open to the public, for more information go to the Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association Web Site .