Comments on: Renewable Energy at Home

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 20:09:33 +0000

If you are from the northeastern region of the United States, there is a company called Clean Currents that provides renewable wind energy to residents. If you can’t install a wind turbine in your backyard, this is a great alternative. You can get either 50% or 100% of your electricity from wind power through the purchase of RECs. In most areas, the rates are actually lower than most suppliers.

By: Phil Schindler

Phil Schindler — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 22:25:03 +0000

Back in 1981 I built my Dream House in Coarsegold Ca. a 4658 s/f house w 1256 s/f Guest house, 5 car garage, about a year after it was compleated, I recieved a call from PG&E saying that they wanted to come out and inspect my house because something was wrong. (thinking that I was bypassing the meter) I told them to come out. They spent about 6 hours going thru my house. And they told me that this was the best designed house that they had ever seen. They said that my energy bills averaged $131.00/mo for the year and my neighbors house which was 2200 s/f w/ a two car garage avg’d $451.00/ mo. and that was why the came out. I incorporated several energy saving items in my house: 1.) Solar water heater on the roof.”Solaraire”, 2.) Exterior Rolling Shutters, “Rolladens”, Rolladens created about an R-4 condition for each window, instead of a small U factor, 3.) Airtight wood burning Stove Located in F/R with kids bedroom over F/R w/ flr vents controlled by them. if the wanted heat they opened the 2 floor vents in each bdrm. And several other Passive Energy designs. We have the technology, and there’s many more in the near future, we have to let the IDEAS come forward from the Creative Minds in the World, after all we are a Space Station, We’re called EARTH. “LOVE IT OR LOOSE IT”!

By: Phil Schindler

Phil Schindler — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 21:46:15 +0000

What about a water & sewer treatment system patterned after the system that is used on the Space Station designed by Dr. Dave Chambrone. After all We are a Space Station we’re called Earth. “So Love it or Loose it.” We have the technology, unfortunately the Government restrictions are IN THE WAY OF PROGRESS.

By: Phil Schindler

Phil Schindler — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 21:30:36 +0000

What about a rock the size of a golf ball that could provide power for a SFD for the rest of it’s life, or a rock the size of a SUV that could provide all the power a city of 50,000 population could use for a lifetime. Thorium is a up and coming source of power.

By: Belle

Belle — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:04:57 +0000

Hi, good points about the sources and benefits of renewable energy. I think renewable energy using solar energy is mostly preferred by homeowners who pursue living green. Solar control windows tints moderates the sunlight entering your home while balancing the room temperature and capable of blocking up to 99% of UV rays . “Green” oriented sites such as http://www.TintBuyer.com are also doing their share in helping others in pursuing green living. They discuss how window tints can be labeled as one of the most effective ways to conserve energy consumption, in our home, office or car, it is a practical way to save money from energy bills while caring for the environment. Window tints are cost-effective, energy-efficient and definitely eco-friendly.

By: Dennie

Dennie — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:42:50 +0000

When I was little I remember going to my grandparent’s house and having to wait for the water to heat by wood. I wish things were still like that today.

By: Sharon Bauman-Nas

Sharon Bauman-Nas — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:08:28 +0000

Mr. Ackerly is correct. The biomass…wood pellets are plenty and with marketable timber on hold as the housing market/construction boom days are over, yes! Wood pellets are the way to go. I am a developer and presently we are reveiwing sites to make the wood pellets. The delima is that finding end users is complicated-at the least hard to fine. However, we will continue to move forward. Thanks John

By: Lara

Lara — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:35:09 +0000

I can’t believe American homes account for 21% of climate changing emissions! That’s crazy.

By: Cindy Guerrero

Cindy Guerrero — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:19:09 +0000

I had no idea wind/solar cost so much. Guess Ill be saving up longer than I thought…

By: John Ackerly

John Ackerly — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:42:42 +0000

How about info on biomass as a renewable energy here. Wood pellets are plenty “green” and clean and can reduce your carbon footprint faster, per dollar spent, than solar. Where I used to live, solar and wind are considered elitist energy sources because the upfront costs are still high and pay back periods quite long. Modern pellet – and wood – heat is far more affordable. Modern wood heat systems can be as clean as pellets. And, like with all renewables, the Europeans are so far ahead of the US when it comes to wood and pellet heat. Makes us look like we still have our heads in the sand. Progressive groups like the Sierra Club should look to future of clean biomass heat, not to its dirty and polluting past.

John Ackerly