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Steps to Going Solar

Submitted by Greg.Ching on Fri, 09/25/2009 - 9:54am. Categories:

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Thu, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

This seminar will cover the bases for homeowners interested in investing in a residential solar photovoltaic or solar thermal system. The workshop starts with the basics: reducing electrical baseloads with a home energy audit and analysis. We then move in to local, state, utility, and federal rebate and incentive programs, and round out with the essentials of sizing, installing, and owning a PV system.


More Sun for Less: Solar Panels Drop in Price

Submitted by Greg.Ching on Wed, 08/26/2009 - 10:48pm. Categories:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/27/business/energy-environment/27solar.ht...

For roughly the same amount of money spent in 1999, we got 5X PV capacity in 2009.  The difference is due to rebates, tax credits, and technology improvements.  While Boulder County's ClimateSmart loan program is excellent if you plan to move before the loan term ends (transferring the property tax assessment to the new owners), you might consider inexpensive home equity loans.  You can get adjustable rate home equity loans as low as 2.99% (prime - 0.26%) now...or go to a local credit union for fixed rate equity loans of 4.5%.

http://www.thirdfederal.com/homeequity.aspx

http://www.premiermembers.org/home/loa/rat


Boulder Workshop - Solar Design Principles applied to making a solar oven

Submitted by Greg.Ching on Tue, 07/14/2009 - 8:54pm. Categories:

Time: 
Thu, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
TRANSITION
SKILLS FOR EARTH-BODY HEALING

www.WillowWayWellness.com/pc

2009 PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE & Workshops

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Design Principles applied to making a solar oven.

For this evening workshop, Jeff Graeff, solar expert, will provide an


Solar Power News

Submitted by Pam.Ward on Thu, 06/18/2009 - 5:37pm. Categories:

Hi Pam,

With our 300 days of sunshine, we have nearly unlimited potential to
produce clean energy where we live, work and play. From urban homes to
rural ranches, Coloradans can meet their energy needs and cut their
utility bills by going solar.

But we need your help to make this vision a reality. Gov. Bill Ritter
needs to know today that there is a groundswell of public support for
solar power in Colorado. Click below to tell the governor that you want
to plug in to Colorado's solar potential with half a million solar
roofs.


Boulder County to Review Code for Small Wind and Other Renewable Uses

Submitted by Dallas.Masters on Tue, 05/12/2009 - 3:02pm. Categories:

Time: 
Thu, May 14, 4:00pm

On May 14, the Boulder County Board of Commissioners will consider amendments to the Land Use Code concerning small wind turbines and solar energy collectors.  Changes are proposed to existing use classifications, and new use classifications are proposed as well. 
 
The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, third floor of the Boulder County Courthouse, 1325 Pearl St., Boulder.
 
Boulder County supports the transition to renewable energy sources as one of the key actions adopted in the countywide Sustainable Energy Plan. Not all land use regulations, however, have allowed property owners to be as flexible with how and where renewable energy systems are implemented.
 


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American Solar Energy Society - www.ases.org


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Submitted by Greg.Ching on Sun, 03/08/2009 - 1:54pm. Categories:

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