From the numerous hits on my energy information posts and personal conversations, soaring energy costs and solutions are on everyone's mind. Savings are easily achievable without freezing in the cold and the first 50% for most are relatively inexpensive.
Replacing an appliance? Consider paying a premium for the most energy efficient. The pay back on energy savings might surprise you. Our front-loading washer PAID for itself in less than 2 years just in energy savings.
Several people have commented to me about not having the money for fancy technology. Consider what you can afford and look for creative ways of achieving it.
We added interior storm windows that are barely visible to thermo-pane windows . Cheaper than new high efficiency windows, plus it reduced sound transmission. But before you even go that far, are your windows covered with insulating drapes? Consider 'radiant barriers' -- hardly high tech. Driving at night reveals many who don't connect heat loss to their un-covered windows.
LIHEAP long ago abandoned reducing long-term energy consumption in an antiquated housing stock. Isn't it time to resurrect that direction?
And consider speaking out against the wealthy vested interests that don't want their water views spoiled by those dastardly wind turbines at your expense, like the Kennedys.
Other states and other communities are pro-active, involved and reducing consumption. Middleboro and the G&E are where? Your community is where? We can accomplish much individually, but also need to insist that our energy tax dollars are also spent more wisely.
Alternative Energy of Plymouth:
http://www.alternateenergycenter.com/
Northeast Sustainable Energy Association:
http://www.nesea.org/
Rocky Mountain Institute:
http://www.rmi.org/
Rocky Mountain Institute Turns 25: The Distributed Generation of Amory Lovins’ Brainpower
WorldChanging TeamAugust 15, 2007 10:59 AM
by Warren Karlenzig:
One of the world’s leading energy and environment think (and do) tanks celebrated its 25th anniversary in characteristic style this past week. With numerous references to the looming risks of global climate change, peak oil and energy disruption, combined with developing nation social-political and national security challenges, the event took on the air of urgent practicality.
Besides the Rocky Mountain Institute’s stellar staff and its fearless founder/leader, Amory Lovins, the Aspen-based event attracted a jaw-dropping line-up. On-stage were former President Clinton, past CIA director R. James Woolsey, former New York Governor George Pataki, Sustainable South Bronx’s Majora Carter, Wal-Mart Chairman Rob Walton, New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman, technology luminary Bill Joy, Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard, and British Sky Broadcasting CEO James Murdoch.
WorldChanging TeamAugust 15, 2007 10:59 AM
by Warren Karlenzig:
One of the world’s leading energy and environment think (and do) tanks celebrated its 25th anniversary in characteristic style this past week. With numerous references to the looming risks of global climate change, peak oil and energy disruption, combined with developing nation social-political and national security challenges, the event took on the air of urgent practicality.
Besides the Rocky Mountain Institute’s stellar staff and its fearless founder/leader, Amory Lovins, the Aspen-based event attracted a jaw-dropping line-up. On-stage were former President Clinton, past CIA director R. James Woolsey, former New York Governor George Pataki, Sustainable South Bronx’s Majora Carter, Wal-Mart Chairman Rob Walton, New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman, technology luminary Bill Joy, Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard, and British Sky Broadcasting CEO James Murdoch.
When Dennis Weaver passed away earlier in 2007, he left behind a legacy of environmental activisim.
Dennis Weaver, based on his conviction that a truly sustainable future requires a healthy environment and a prosperous economy, founded the Institute of Ecolonomics in 1993.
The mission of the Institute of Ecolonomics is to demonstrate that creating a symbiotic relationship between a strong economy and a healthy ecology is the only formula for a sustainable future.
The mission of the Institute of Ecolonomics is to demonstrate that creating a symbiotic relationship between a strong economy and a healthy ecology is the only formula for a sustainable future.
SAVE ENERGY & Money NOW!
Great for basics & available at your library:
Homemade Money: How to Save Energy and Dollars in Your Home
by H. Richard Heede, Richard Heede, Owen Bailey
The Rocky Mountain Institute, the nation's most prominent energy think-tank, estimates that there are $50 billion dollars of energy bills to be saved annually in America. This book helps homeowners and renters sort through the bewildering array of new and old technology and explains how to save money and the environment.
by H. Richard Heede, Richard Heede, Owen Bailey
The Rocky Mountain Institute, the nation's most prominent energy think-tank, estimates that there are $50 billion dollars of energy bills to be saved annually in America. This book helps homeowners and renters sort through the bewildering array of new and old technology and explains how to save money and the environment.
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