solar: Solar? Not shure yet? Don't buy it yet, just rent it! - 05/08/08 09:49 AM
Many of us want to go solar but are either just not in the financial position or are thinking that ‘as soon as I jump in something better will pop up.’ In the mean time we are using dirtier power and watching energy get more expensive almost by the day. Well … (0 comments)
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solar: Solar Energy and Green Building Event - 05/07/08 04:51 PM
I just got information about this in the mail. Pretty cool looking program. If you are going shoot me an email and we can meet. Joe
Lakeway Real Estate | Austin Real Estate
Program Details
Friday, May 16, 2008 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Here Comes the Sun: Solar Energy in Green Building In … (0 comments)
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solar: Solar Energy 2008 Conference - 05/07/08 10:36 AM
I just got back from attending the 5-day Solar 2008 Conference sponsored by the American Solar Energy Society. This was held in San Diego CA May 3-7.Along with my interest in realestate related to energy efficiency, I have been starting a new business after selling previous business, and I elected to attend … (9 comments)
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solar: Tallahassee Parade of Homes - 05/06/08 07:01 PM
May 10th -11th & 17th-18th
Open 1-6 p.m. daily
Completely FREE!
It's that time of year. The 2008 Parade of Homes is on us, and it looks like it is a going to be a really exciting one. Builders this year have undoubtedly gone the extra mile to provide … (0 comments)
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solar: RIFF on a Forestry Report- TOPOGRAPHY : Asheville Eco-Community (series) It's SOLAR! - 04/30/08 08:59 AM
TOPOGRAPHY : Asheville Eco-Community (series # 2) This is FUN!
Topography- I love to read topos, do you? There is mystery and adventure in each one! I think it's exciting to get a visual of how the LAND lies.
Today, continuing with musings on the Forestry Report (see RIFF on a Forestry Report-SOILS : Asheville … (15 comments)
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solar: Can You Prosper in a Conservation Neighborhood? - 04/26/08 09:07 AM
"To live sustainably in this beautiful, peaceful, healthy, sacred place in the magnificent North Carolina mountains is to prosper" .
By "prosper" , according to the Free Dictionary, I mean:
1. To grow well or luxuriantly; thrive: The crops flourished in the rich soil...
2. To do or fare well...3. To be in a … (12 comments)
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solar: Tucson Solar Potluck This Saturday April 26th - 04/24/08 11:55 AM
This Saturday, April 26, 10AM to 5PM, the 24th annual Tucson Solar Potluck will be held at Catalina state park just 10 miles NW of Tucson, AZ. The event will feature solar demonstrations with musical entertainment and an evening meal all provided by energy from the sun.
Over 50 solar ovens are … (1 comments)
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solar: SOLAR POWERED STREET LIGHTS - 04/24/08 12:15 AM
We found these solar powered street lights on Victoria Street in Venice, CA...
They're brilliant.
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solar: Every Day is Earth Day at the Green Living Center ..! - 04/22/08 01:06 PM
The Green Living Center (GLC), located at 1020 N. Monroe Street on the same block as Decent Pizza, aims to be Tallahassee's answer to all things green.
The GLC hosts a wide array of products and services from green businesses in and around the Tallahassee area. In fact, if you have … (0 comments)
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solar: Living Green - 04/21/08 07:00 PM
The Capital Solar Condos (1337 Harvard St., NW), the first DC solar-powered condos, are now for sale in Columbia Heights. The three condos, located in a renovated townhouse, are two blocks from the Columbia Heights metro and three blocks from the new Target, Best Buy, and Marshall's.
The condos embrace the … (0 comments)
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solar: CNBC interview with EcoBroker - 04/21/08 08:37 AM
Not sure if all had seen this short interview on CNBC with Founder CEO of Ecobroker John Beldock and first Eco broker of Denver CO Brad Sandler. This video is also posted on the Ecobroker website at www.ecobroker.com www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=709705113 … (3 comments)
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solar: YOU Can Create a Green Home Next to a Stream in Asheville - 04/18/08 07:54 PM
Not far from the cultural hub of Asheville, North Carolina yet surrounded by forever-wild mountain forests, soaring cliffs, cascading streams , and stuff of which dreams of Home are made is the doorway to possibility in the form of an eco-community that thrives on nature.
I'm heading over the valley and up … (3 comments)
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solar: Swanee 21 - True Green Living / Solar Powered Project - 04/17/08 09:09 PM
Swanee 21 is a very special community of 21 condominiums and 21 unique floor plans, eliminating the cookie cutter look many developments have. The solar power grid covers the roof and is designed to not only generate power for the common areas but also pay into the HOA. Priced from $200/ … (3 comments)
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solar: Solar Home For Sale - 04/17/08 04:49 PM
Looking for something exceptional? MLS@00608687
Unique architecturally designed solar home located at one of Halifax's most prestigious addresses. 1800 square foot home with 3 bedrooms and two baths is ideal for family living but sophisticated enough for empty nesters. Natural light pours through every window in this custom built 10 year old … (0 comments)
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solar: This Eco-Community = Eco-Innovation as an Exciting Model. Asheville, NC - 04/13/08 08:16 AM
I am excited about eco-innovation. Especially when eco-innovation in the form of a model for eco-community comes to my home town, Asheville, N.C.
That's right. Big News.
The very first eco-development in the country to combine wide-ranging land conservation with an eco-friendly community of solar-heated and solar-powered " green-built" homes, has done just that.
Here, … (8 comments)
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solar: Southern California Edison steps up to the Solar Plate... - 04/08/08 11:36 AM
Wow the wave has started and is growing very large...Great Job SCE!! Southern California Edison (SCE) today launched the nation’s largest solar cell installation, a project that will place 250 megawatts of advanced photovoltaic generating technology on 65 million square feet of roofs of Southern California commercial buildings – enough power to … (0 comments)
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solar: Want to purchase the hottest thing in Solar yet? Too bad...there backed up with orders for a year!! - 04/08/08 11:00 AM
One of the hottest trends in Solar right now "Thin film" is making some people who want to purchase see RED. It seems the demand for thin film product right now FAR exceeds the supply and it might be up to a YEAR for them to catch up!! Wow talk about … (0 comments)
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solar: Going Green in Orange County, CA - 03/29/08 05:53 PM
Would any of your clients be interested in a home purchase option such as this? My wife and I, both Realtors, are about to begin a green remodel of a 70's- built Orange County (CA) tract home in largely original condition. Now a rental, it will be available for sale in a … (0 comments)
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solar: Living off the grid in Shasta County - 03/14/08 02:48 AM
More and more calls are from clients who want to find a large parcel with running water and in an area of seclusion and away from all the utilities to become totally self sufficient. There are many ways to provide sources of power substitutes depending on one's pocket book. I have sold … (3 comments)
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solar: Green Summit in Sacramento - 03/13/08 04:44 PM
Want to learn more about Green everything? Want to find out about Green buildings, Green cars, and Green energy. Attend the Green Summit coming to Sacramento April 7th to 9th at the Convention Center. Looks as though the exhibit hall will be open for free and you can register for the … (0 comments)
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solar: Inconvenient temperature taking. - 03/05/08 09:28 PM
Now of course the big thing is - if you believe Al Gore and I know fewer people by the day are going down that particular road - is that world temperatures and US temperatures have been rising.
In order to establish this, you have to take temperature. (Yes I know that … (14 comments)
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solar: Do you speak Green? - 03/01/08 10:19 AM
What does Green mean to you? Some think of Green as being just a color obtained by mixing yellow and blue While use of the word causes others to think of St. Patrick's Day, money, springtime, good health, renewal and sustainability.
Recently our focus has shifted to the continuing surge for energy prices impacting us all... And … (0 comments)
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solar: Going Green - Alternative energy and its impact on real estate. - 02/24/08 10:36 PM
Power costs.
No matter what form.
The cost of 'regular' power from non-renewable sources happens to still be the cheapest and most readily available. But that is changing. With an increased awareness of the impact that our current energy infrastructure is having on the world around us (geo-politically, environmentally and fiscally) I … (3 comments)
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solar: Pleasanton & Livermore, CA- Solar Cities - 02/24/08 08:06 PM
Pleasanton City Council voted to move ahead with the foundation to become "Solar Cities". Pleasanton and Livermore will be assisting with solar powered projects within the two communities. Pleasanton and Livermore will be providing outreach and workshops and possible financial aid in the form of lower permit fees according the Independent … (1 comments)
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solar: Environmental impasse! This is a good one! - 02/21/08 09:00 AM
This could be my favorite environmental story ever! Two neighbors are going at it - in California of course - and the question they need resolving is quite frankly, who is more environmentally friendly!You see a man has now asked prosecutors to file charges against his neighbors because their towering redwoods … (13 comments)
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solar: Buying Green - Understanding Terms of Green Building Materials - 02/18/08 10:31 PM
Understanding terms used in describing green building materials and supplies, It sounds so complicated and obscure. Read our Green Term Guide for making your home green by buying smarter and creating less toxic homes An energy-efficiency rating system sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency. A Energy Star rating means that the product -- from … (3 comments)
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solar: Remember the Day...Green building is not NEW...Just Improved!!! - 02/17/08 04:56 PM
This drawing was a GREAT FIND !! A few years ago, my aunt and uncle retired from farming. When they moved my aunt gave me a framed drawing that had hung in my Grandma's farmhouse for years. It was drawn by my great uncle Monsignor Maurice Walsh. The art was framed … (32 comments)
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solar: Rethinking the placement of solar panels - 02/14/08 05:46 PM
Why not turn this
Into this?
Growing up in a city built on rolling hills like Mission Viejo, I was always bothered by the fact that homeowners were forced to pay property tax on basically unusable hills they had purchased along with the rest of their home. Well, for … (11 comments)
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solar: Cold Showers....Brrr...No Thanks! Solar Hot Water Rocks! - 02/05/08 10:51 PM
Haven't we all heard jokes about taking cold showers?
A recent article in Natural Health touts the benefits of cold showers...cold showers not only save energy but also can improve your health! The article goes on to say research has shown that a cold shower can reduce your risk of a cold … (40 comments)
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solar: Inventor Charles Shults comes up with an ingenious new solar product.... - 01/30/08 02:41 PM
Wow...with all the new technology coming out in the last couple of years this one is pretty interesting. It combines solar hot water panels with a large fresnel lens to flash the hot water to steam, which runs a turbine to generate 6 kW of electricity, with hot water left over, … (2 comments)
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solar: The next greatest thing in Solar Power...Thin Film...check it out.... - 01/28/08 05:37 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYJe12X6T50
Check out this real life example of "Thin Film Solar" in action. I think we will see a lot more of this soon! When we can get the cost of solar down to where it makes "Economic" sense to investors and Americans then we will have a real shift in perception … (0 comments)
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solar: Gary Keller is certainly on top of things at Keller Williams Realty.... - 01/28/08 05:29 PM
I got a call today from one of Gary's employee's at Keller Williams Realty in Austin Texas. They wanted to know if I have had any clients recently that did a "Green Remodel"? The reason for the call no doubt was that Gary Keller is always on top of things...He has … (0 comments)
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solar: Solar Panels Generate Renewable Energy on Paradise Ca Homes - 01/25/08 04:14 PM
One form of renewable energy is solar. Installing solar panels on your Paradise Ca home, allows you, the home owner to harness the power of the sun and save money at the same time. Whoppeee. Now I know right now it's snowing in Paradise Ca but that is no excuse for … (0 comments)
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solar: !! ATTENTION !! "Green" real estate agents - 01/25/08 03:09 AM
!! ASES National Home Solar Tour !!
Alright, so maybe it's a little early to start talking about an event that's taking place in October 2008. However, I don't want anyone who wants to participate in this event to plan something else and miss out on it. Also, you may like to spread … (10 comments)
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solar: Solar Lighting for Landscaping - How does it work? What are the options? - 01/21/08 11:11 AM
Light up your landscaping with the power of the sun, all night long, with outdoor solar lightsYard need a little brightening? Thought about going green? Whether just starting landscaping plans for that brand new home or making a few changes to an existing yard, outdoor lighting can really make a difference … (4 comments)
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solar: New technology in Solar could change the game forever!! - 01/12/08 12:11 AM
There a new kid in town with solar power production...Well not that new but new to us on the street. They are making a very unique solar film that will bring the cost of producing solar down to around .99 a Kw.This silicon valley company plans to be one of the … (0 comments)
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solar: Solar Panels for a Rehab Project - 01/11/08 11:29 AM
An alternative to solar panels for hot water in our northern climate may be solar vacuum tubes. These panels of tubes are manufactured in Great Britain, China and other countries* andhave been used in Great Britain with success for many years where the sunlight is limited due to cloud cover.
Last year we … (3 comments)
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solar: A Little Green Can Mean A Lot of Gold - 01/09/08 08:46 AM
If you're getting ready to sell your older home, you've no doubt run through the laundry list of most popular improvements: wood floors versus carpeting, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, crown molding, larger bathrooms, etc., etc., etc.But, one category you may have overlooked is energy conservation.
Whether it's the current buzz about … (7 comments)
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solar: Figure out those solar angle thingies. - 01/08/08 03:36 PM
An other post that is not just about Amador County Real estate. In my last post I talked about five elements of passive solar design
But I mentioned a few things that you need to find out about your personal area before you can figure out your solar angles. Now this does … (11 comments)
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solar: Bay Area Solar Rebates - 01/04/08 01:43 PM
Normally, we live for the present. We’re not about events, deals, and projects that will hopefully start sometime in the future. We’re not big fans of Chevrolet announcing that in three years they plan to unveil the electric powered car the Volt. That’s great; in three years one of us may … (3 comments)
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solar: The "Green" home builders are coming to Orange County, CA - 01/03/08 11:05 PM
The Orange County United States Green Building Council Chapter has been growing exponentially over the last year and is expected to explode onto the scene as energy costs rise, product and service costs drop and the main stream understanding that "green" is often times practical sense.
The … (1 comments)
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solar: How Come it Has Taken so Long to Get Decent Hybrid Cars on the Market? - 12/30/07 04:35 AM
Brenda Sprankle at Rodeo Realty in Simi Valley and Calabasas California asks; "How Come it Has Taken so Long to Get Decent Hybrid Cars on the Market?"There are a many reasons why hybrids have taken so long to come to market - one of the biggest reasons is that it costs … (4 comments)
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solar: Why Don't We Harvest More Wind Power? The Windmills Mesmerize Me! - 12/30/07 04:10 AM
The question, which represents this article was proposed by Brenda Sprankle at Rodeo Realty in California. I believe we should explore this question and consider all the reasons behind the answers.
Do you like Windmills? Well, I like them too and you are not about to see me swing my sword at … (4 comments)
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solar: Let's Talk About Energy In 2008 - 12/29/07 10:22 PM
In case you had not considered it, Energy is one of the most important flows for a human civilization. Indeed, it is wise to work on the most efficient generation and distribution methods with the least impact. The US Department of Energy (DOE) is one of the most important agencies in … (1 comments)
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solar: Our first house project - 12/29/07 09:38 PM
I recently found out the first new house we built is currently on the market for $799,900 with Duke Warner Realty Central Oregon Realtors MLS # 2711256This is the first house my husband designed and we built ourselves in Bend, OR in 1991. We moved to the property and lived in a … (2 comments)
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solar: The place to buy in 2008 Snowflake, AZ. - 12/29/07 04:24 PM
Why is Snowflake, AZ. the place to buy in 2008 12/29/07
Joel Lawsonowner brokerintegrity Realty and Associates, LLCwww.integrityrealty.net joel@joellawson.com
As most people know Phoenix, Tucson, Sedona, Chino Valley, Payson and Flagstaff Arizona are markets, where prices have reached all-time highs. Land in those areas can go from 30,000 to 100,000 or more … (0 comments)
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solar: Buy your own Nanosolar Panel on Ebay!!! The second panel ever produced! - 12/19/07 10:23 AM
With being featured, over 700 views and almost 300 clicks I know that many of you have read my post on Nanosolar technology. Well, now you can buy a nanosolar panel on Ebay! The folks at Nanosolar have placed the second commercial pannel ever produced up for sale on Ebay. The … (8 comments)
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solar: Environmentally Friendly Water Heaters - and Local Places to Find Them - 12/19/07 03:42 AM
Install a tankless or solar water heater to save energy costs and reduce reliance on electricity or natural gas.Heating water takes up to 25% of the energy needed in a home, and, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, is the second largest energy expense in U.S. households.How can you get … (2 comments)
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solar: Energy Bill Legislation: A Blow to Alternative Energy - 12/14/07 11:55 PM
On December 13th, the US Senate voted on a watered down version of the bill that left alternative energy supporters agast. By a vote of 59-40, just one vote short of the number needed, the Senate failed to include a tax title in the 2007 energy bill that would have provided … (9 comments)
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solar: My "Pink" Green Building Wish List! - 12/13/07 03:36 PM
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solar: San Francisco innitative to encourage solar panel installation - 12/11/07 11:45 PM
Homeowners who choose to install Solar Panels get help from the City of San Francisco in new subsidy program that was proposed on Tuesday. Some experts say the effort is groundbreaking and, if implemented, could be the nation's biggest such program. The proposed subsidy would be $3,000 and $5,000 per residence … (1 comments)
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solar: My Pink Christmas Wish List - December Challenge - 12/11/07 11:43 AM
This time of year I think about Francis Pharcellus Church, editor of the New York Sun who responded to a letter from Virginia O’Hanlon. Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus has become one of the most reprinted editorials in history.
With that in mind, Santa, I have … (24 comments)
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solar: Build a Green Home...Get a Green Car!!! - 12/05/07 04:59 PM
What if I told you that you could build a Green House and the builder would provide a two year lease on a Hybrid Vehicle?
That is what one company I know of is offering as an incentive to anyone who closes a valid building contract with them to build a healthy, … (45 comments)
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solar: California's Solar Initiative info for you.... - 12/03/07 06:09 PM
If you live in California and want to know more about solar and what the story is here is a link for you to check out that will help answer most if not all of your questions that you might have.If you live in PG&E territory then it makes sense to … (0 comments)
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solar: Conspiracy against Solar, Wind, and Alternative Energy - 12/01/07 02:18 PM
Solar conspiracy is this the reason technology is slow to improve. Dec 2, 2007
Years ago I would say approximately 1979 or maybe 1978. I was training for a new job. For this job. I was required to buy a new calculator. This was significant to me at the time because the cost was somewhere … (3 comments)
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solar: Solar companies are picking up steam.... - 11/30/07 10:25 AM
Solar power. We have all heard about...we have all wondered about it and some have always thought that will never happen on a big scale.....NOT...There are many companies out there today that are positioning themselves to do well in this up and coming market. Take a look at this company's stock … (3 comments)
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solar: Where do you go for good advice on alternative energy? An expert of course here is the info.... - 11/28/07 10:33 AM
We have all heard the terms but where to go?
Looking for an expert source for all your alternative energy needs? Just go here now.
I also have provided some links for you to some excellent websites for you to bookmark and use. There are tons of sites out there and if … (0 comments)
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solar: Walmart to go solar?? What....check it out.... - 11/27/07 04:15 PM
Walmart is even looking at going "Green". Wow...now you have people's attention. One of the largest retailers in the WORLD is testing solar on some of it's operations.Walmart wants to be using 100% renewable energy in all it's operations soon according to it's vice president of energy. Let me tell you … (0 comments)
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solar: Foreign Investment, Why not Snowflake, Arizona great exchange rate - 11/27/07 02:18 PM
Arizona white mountains, a great place to invest in the United States as a foreign investor. 11/27/07 Although the national news continues to refer to Arizona, along with Nevada and the few other states as a place suffering some of the worst subprime problems. The foreclosures and drop in home prices … (0 comments)
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solar: California Energy Policy Act of 2005 and beyond - 11/26/07 06:02 PM
Under the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT), homeowners who make energy-related improvements in 2006 and 2007 may qualify for tax credits. Products include: Exterior windows and skylightsExterior doorsCertain roofing materialsStorm windowsStorm doorsCertain water heating equipmentInsulationMain air circulating fansCentral air conditionersGas, oil or propane furnaces and hot water boilersAir-source and geothermal … (2 comments)
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solar: Living Green Snowflake, Arizona Wind and Solar Power - 11/23/07 02:38 PM
Why is Snowflake, Arizona a great place for self sufficient living. 11-23-07Snowflake Arizona sits at an altitude of between 5300 and 5800 feet above sea level.
Snowflake sets over the Coconino sandstone aquifer. This aquifer is one of the largest in the Southwest, with most private Wells hitting water at approximately … (1 comments)
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solar: Pleasanton Avignon: Why pay PG&E when you can just buy a bigger TURKEY? - 11/21/07 11:13 AM
This great opportunity is still present in an ALL-Solar Community in Avignon Pleasanton. With a state-of-the-art solar roof, you are sure to have a GREEN conscious month when you have a little or NO electricity bill.
It may be a short week with the Thanksgiving Holiday but this home is in no … (0 comments)
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solar: Renewable Portfolio Standard Gives Tax Credits for Alternative Energy Development - 11/15/07 11:32 AM
On another AR group that I belong to http://activerain.com/groups/GREEN I came across an interesting Blog that I couldn't not let pass without some comment. We are all concerned with rising fuel prices and the need to explore, develop and promote renewable energy sources.I feel it is very important to see what our politicians … (10 comments)
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solar: Solar Energy Tax Credits Can Add Up To Free Solar For Oregon Home Based Professionals & Businesses! - 11/14/07 11:29 AM
Solar Energy Tax Credits Can Add Up To Free Solar For
Oregon Home Based Professionals & Businesses!
Renewable NRGSun of Oregon provides solar energy solutions to businesses, non-profits and home owners. Oregonians interested in solar energy are excited to learn about the significant opportunities that recent changes in the … (0 comments)
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solar: Congress REMOVING Support For Renewable Energy - URGENT Call To Action - 11/14/07 06:48 AM
The 2007 Congressional Energy Bill is being is being pushed to be passed before Thanksgiving Break.
LAST MINUTE CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THIS BILL REMOVING SUPPORT FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY
According to a story in RenewableEnergyAccess.com BY Stephen Lacy, Staff Writer
titled US Energy Bill - Early Christmas Present or Lump of Coal?
"Senate … (61 comments)
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solar: Berkeley Solar Update--City Pays & You Benefit - 11/07/07 02:02 PM
As an update to yesterday's post about Getting Started Going Green in the East Bay, the City of Berkeley has just made it a lot easier and more affordable to add solar power to your home. Here are the details.Basically, the Berkeley City Council has approved a financing plan in which … (1 comments)
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solar: Getting Started Going Green in the East Bay - 11/06/07 05:08 PM
Time to look at the Greening of America once again from a real estate point of view. I get the sense that a lot of people really want to get started on making their homes and lives MORE green, but don't know how to move beyond basic recycling and/or using public … (1 comments)
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solar: Transformation In Michigan - Spotlight...the little LumberYard that Could! - 11/02/07 07:05 PM
Transformation.... from Wikipedia....Transformation (root transform) may refer to: Transformation is also referred to as a turn. Have you ever been a part of or truly seen a transformation? Transforming is ....altering ....changing mutating...So many companies these days, are Transforming. … (18 comments)
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solar: Passive Solar in your design can save you up to 40% on your heating bill..... - 10/29/07 10:41 AM
We have all heard about Solar power and alternative energy etc but how many have heard much about the benefits of Passive Solar to heat their homes? Passive Solar if done correctly has been show to save a home owner up to 40% on their heating bills!
There are 5 main points … (1 comments)
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solar: the moon - 10/28/07 09:06 PM
As I stand on the balcony I see the faint light of something off in the distance. It is barely visible to my eye, yet it exists and it is there... It HAS to be! My camera caught it! An early twilight moon barely transparent in the sky. It tells … (38 comments)
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solar: Solar Decathlon Winners - 10/20/07 02:00 PM
The Solar Decathlon held on the National Mall pitted twenty teams against each other in ten separate competitions. These university teams spent two years in preparation for the contest which lasted for a week. Lines were long all week showing a great public interest in green building.
The winning German team had … (0 comments)
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solar: Solar water heating is more than a garden hose laying in the sun... - 10/14/07 11:40 PM
Although solar water heating systems aren’t cheap, they are about to become more financially attractive to Californians. Last Friday Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed legislation that promises $250 million in rebates for solar water heaters, launching the nation’s largest solar water heating program. Now, this is exciting news, and in this case … (3 comments)
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solar: Solar - Better Than Gourmet Kitchens? - 10/07/07 02:48 PM
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solar: National Solar Home Tour 10/6/2007 - 10/05/07 12:46 PM
For anyone who is considering solar for their home as well as many other "green" housing principles and products, this is an event you can not miss. To my knowledge the event functions like any other open house tour. Simply pick out the homes you'd like to visit and be … (7 comments)
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solar: Flagstaff Weekend Things to Do - Including Solar Homes Tour - 09/28/07 07:19 PM
Come on up - there is plenty to do this weekend in Flagstaff. The Flagstaff Festival of Science continues this weekend, filling the city with more choices than anyone could cover. One of them may well be of interest to Realtors®, as well as potential Flagstaff homeowners:Flagstaff Solar Home Tour9 a.m. … (9 comments)
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solar: This 8 Day Open House Draws Thousands of People - 09/15/07 06:41 PM
Did you ever have a Sunday Open House and nobody came? That's one of my problems, but by utilizing technology I found a way to entice viewers to your next Open House. All you need to do is sponsor a prototype off-the-grid home. The cost, a mere $646,198.40; you can … (7 comments)
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solar: The CRC proudly presents Boulder Solar Week 2007 - 09/09/07 09:54 AM
The Boulder Solar Week Conference & ExpoSunday September 23rd, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PMThe St. Julien Hotel900 Walnut StreetBoulder - get directionscost: $25 (all day pass) Register online … (2 comments)
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solar: Stunning Custom Home - "Green" Construction, Tile Floors, Awesome Views & Heated 24 x 48 Shop Easy Commute to Missoula - 09/03/07 04:01 PM
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solar: “The most architecturally beautiful, Highest quality home I have seen in my career.” - 08/30/07 11:17 AM
That is quite a quote from a professional appraiser, and while it says a lot about the magic and love built into this home, in this case it barely scratches the surface. This house is truly special. I have worked on a number of straw bale building projects, and each of … (7 comments)
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solar: Solar Power 2007 at Long Beach Convention Center - 08/20/07 01:19 AM
September 24-27 (25th for general public)
Long Beach Convention Center
Solar Power 2007
America's largest solar energy event! In just 4 years of existence, the Solar Power Conference and Expo has grown into the only US solar event considered "a must" for domestic and global industry and market participants.
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solar: Fla. International University students building zero-energy Future House USA---in China - 08/12/07 07:32 PM
(Cross-posted from Florida Workforce Housing Network)
MIAMI, Fla. --- Students and faculty at Florida International University in Miami are building a 3,200-square foot student-designed Future House USA that combines the organic architecture style of Frank Lloyd Wright, feng-shui, the Chinese art of environmental harmony, and the most energy-efficient design on the planet.
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solar: South Plantation High School: Shining Light on New Energy Resources - 07/21/07 09:25 PM
I want to take the opportunity to introduce the South Plantation High School Solar Knights, for those of you who are unfamiliar with their project. I met them at the Tower Shops Car Show in Davie, Florida about three Friday's ago. They have put together a fully functional solar-powered car, which at the show had people walking … (1 comments)
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solar: Arizona Sunshine - A Wasted Resource! - 07/11/07 02:06 PM
Ever wonder why there's not solar on every home in Tucson? We have such a beautiful state, with 300 days of blue skies and sunshine - perfect for solar energy. It's amazing that New Jersey has more solar installations than the state of Arizona - a lot more. I don't know … (1 comments)
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solar: Solar power a trend in the making - 07/10/07 10:29 AM
I am currently working with builders who are looking more and more into solar power. I have already sold homes that are solar powered or have a passive solar system. I am really starting to look into this area as electricity is going up and up. I have seen and … (2 comments)
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solar: Solar Hot Air System - Installed by Blue Moon - 06/16/07 10:18 PM
Just this past week my friend Steve Mellinger of Blue Moon Enterprises enjoyed another successful installation of a solar-driven system for residential. This time it was a solar hot air system, and the client is very happy! In order to continue to promote alternative energy for Real Estate here in Lancaster … (14 comments)
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solar: Green Builder in Elk Grove - 06/12/07 05:58 PM
If you live in the Elk Grove, CA, then there is no doubt you have noticed the increase in traffic and new homes being built left and right. If you drive Elk Grove Blvd (EGB as my friend calls it), you'll notice the large community going up between Big Horn, Bruceville, EGB … (8 comments)
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solar: Solar Water Heater Initiative on the Table in California - 05/29/07 06:01 PM
Once again, utility companies are trying to curb energy-saving incentive programs in order to protect their revenues.
This is nothing new, but in a time where natural resources are becoming more and more scarce, you'd think that there would be more incentives to save on these valuable resources. This goes back to … (2 comments)
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solar: Live in the Prescott National Forest ( Off the power grid ) - 05/27/07 12:43 PM
That is right you canlive adjacent to the National forest with-in twenty minutes from downtown Prescott and a mile or two from Lynx lake. Unique Octagon home that is solar/generator powered. Rain water collection and storage of 8000 gallons. Home sits on top of the world, yet close to town. Lynx … (2 comments)
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solar: EEK! Michigan Schools Get an Alternative Energy Plan - 04/21/07 09:49 AM
From some of the skeptical comments found on blog comments in the Eco-All Stars Group, it's clear that not everyone is concerned about alternative energy, global warming, and other environmental conditions. This is America, and everyone has the right to their own opinions. In fact, in trying to keep my commitment … (0 comments)
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solar: More green homes coming online at Listed Green - 04/13/07 11:20 AM
The momentum is growing for elevation of awareness of green homes for sale nationally and globally.
Listed Green is continuing to grow with the demand for developers of green projects to "get the word out", about their energy efficient communities that are currently or soon to be announced.
Listed Green has also been asked … (1 comments)
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solar: Sun, Wind, and Fun at the Center - 03/30/07 02:34 PM
Eloise Gift www.eloiseGift.com
Albuquerque is at the center of the state of New Mexico. The desirable high-desert climate and the natural beauty of the landscape of the region are well known to many.
Perhaps less well known are the initiatives being taken by the state to take advantage of these natural … (8 comments)
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solar: Will builders going "green" be mainstream in 10 years? - 01/25/07 02:45 PM
Builders across the nation are hopping on the bandwagon and building more environmentally friendly homes. It's a great thing and the consumers out there will be the real winners when the utility bills shows up! Locally here we are starting to see some solar subdivisions sprouting in the dirt and also … (0 comments)
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solar: Builders starting to go green....buyers acceptance to be seen.... - 01/23/07 12:25 PM
We hoped sooner or later that builders would start building some super effiecient homes in our area and that day has come. Redding now has a solar subdivision that has opened up. The city of Redding electrical rates are about 20-25% less than PG&E's but many buyers out there like the idea … (0 comments)
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solar: Greenwashing - 10/23/06 08:14 PM
Just went to see a few houses on the Parade of Homes this weekend. There were some beautiful, well designed, well built houses and some that were not so great. The thing I found distrubing was how many builders and developers were touting themselves as being green because they had used … (3 comments)
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solar: 2006 Green Real Estate Symposium: 12/6/2006 in Lakewood, CO - 10/06/06 12:57 AM
"Real Estate Professionals: It's Time To Go Green". The event is sponsored by the Colorado Association of Realtors and EcoBroker International. The symposium will discuss what does green mean today in real estate, what's getting consumers and investors excited, the latest technology in green building as well as disclosures and mitigation.I … (4 comments)
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solar: Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy - DSIRE - 10/06/06 12:48 AM
The Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy - DSIRE - is an excellent resource to finding rebates and tax credits that encourage energy efficiency in various home subsystems.Some of the areas covered are Green building initiatives in various counties in your stateLocal grant programsIncentives available for leased property - residential … (0 comments)
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