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Comment by JD Polk on April 23, 2009 at 6:55am

ENERGY MATTERS
Renewable energy. Energy-efficient homes. Green vehicles. It’s all about energy.
Making Solar Electricity Affordable
2/24/2009 12:36:38 PM
By Dan Chiras
Tags: energy efficiency, solar panels, Dan Chiras
Many people who are contemplating installing solar electric systems on their homes struggle with the high initial costs.
To pay for a system, they either have to dip into their savings or take out a loan.
A 3- to 5-kW grid-connected solar system, suitable for most homes, can run $30,000 to $50,000.
Even with recent legislation that provides a 30 percent tax credit for solar and wind systems for homes and businesses,
the cost of such as system will still cost $21,000 to $30,000, which is a substantial piece of change.
Isn’t there some way to reduce this cost?
There is. It's called efficiency.
Richard Perez, founder of Home Power magazine, ran the numbers.
He found that every dollar invested in energy efficiency could reduce the cost of a photovoltaic (PV) system by $3 to $5.
How?
By reducing the size of a system one must install to meet his or her needs.
The economic savings from efficiency are quite substantial. For instance,
a $2,000 investment in home energy efficiency — for example, weatherization, insulation and energy-efficient compact fluorescent or
LED light bulbs — will reduce the demand for electricity. This, in turn, will reduce the size of the PV system required to meet one’s needs.
It could easily save $6,000 to $10,000 on the cost of the system of a 3- to 5-kW PV system before tax incentives.
Taking into account the 30% federal tax credit, the savings would be $4,200 to $7,000.
Spend a little more on efficiency and the cost of the system drops even more. If you invested $4,000 in efficiency,
the total system cost would decline by $12,000 to $20,000.
Taking into account the federal tax credits once again and the decrease in initial cost would be $8,400 to $14,000.
That’s not a bad return on an investment in efficiency.
Instead of spending $21,000 to $30,000 for a system, you’d pay $12,600 to $16,000.
So, if you're thinking about installing a PV system, think efficiency first. It’s a gift you give yourself and the planet.
It will reduce energy demand, reduce pollution, and reduce the cost of a system substantially.
Moreover, the savings will provide dividends for the life of the house.

Comment by JD Polk on April 8, 2009 at 1:09pm

We must stop thinking globally and think locally when approaching the problem
of building more Generation Staions 200 to 300 miles away from the end user...or in other words…

Here is an example: the GA Power Company wants to build 13Billion dollar nuclear Plant (and make us pay for it before they even break ground) and a 3billion dollar new Coal Plant. In isolated regions of Ga….

I call this “Stink-en Think-en” to quote Zig a very wise man of the 70’s…

Lets take that same 16Billion dollars and build 160 one hundred million dollar
Mini-PV plants all over the state. Kills two birds with one stone.
Just think all those jobs it creates LOCALLY. Generate @ the end user stop wanting to generate and then Ship it 200miles to the user…not rocket science

And here is why it makes since in Ga and any other Southern State…

SEIA: Georgia Has Some of the Best Untapped Solar Resources in the World
Washington, District of Columbia, United States February 26, 2009
Georgia, Southeast region poised to lead in solar jobs and power installed

Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) president and CEO Rhone Resch today touted the vast potential for solar energy development in the Southeast United States, particularly the untapped state of Georgia.

“The United States has some of the best solar resources in the world – resources that are more than double that of Germany, the current world leader in solar. With the right policies, solar can play a significant role in creating jobs, growing local economies and cutting energy costs for consumers and businesses,” said Resch

“Those who claim the U.S. does not have enough sun to power our nation are simply wrong. In Georgia, 23.6 percent of electricity could come from rooftop solar alone*. As a policy investment, solar is one of the best values for putting Americans back to work and creating growth opportunities for utilities and small businesses alike in the Southeast and across the country,” added Resch.

Comment by Mike Anthony Fernald Sr. on February 5, 2009 at 1:52am

Comment by American High Tech Realty, LLC on December 19, 2008 at 9:38am

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Comment by Michael on December 6, 2008 at 12:05am

Hello Philip
Thanks for your good work.
I would like to invite the members of your group to join the group Wanted Patents, New products and stay informed in all the new developments in Green Energy.
Hope to see you all there. Let's all continue to work together on PickensPlan.
Michael
coordinator@wantedpatents.com
http://push.pickensplan.com/group/wantedpatentsprototypesnewproductsinventions/a>

Comment by John Oxendine on November 17, 2008 at 8:25am

It was an honor to be at the College Park event!

John Oxendine

Comment by Sam Fleet on November 17, 2008 at 8:22am

Good Morning Georgia!! We have had a great November in Georgia! We opened the largest CNG fueling station in Gerogia, thanks to Clean Energy Fuels and the City of College Park! I have been continuting to meet people...this grassroots effort takes some time....and I am learning as I go! I am determined to push forward in our efforts here in Georgia to reduce our dependancy on forgein oil! I was able to attend by invitation a rally yesterday and am making relationships within our state to forward the progress of utilizing American fuel sources. I still have my high ambitions! We will be able to bring people together, it was just all a bit more time consuming and daunting task...but it is coming along. I have hopes to bring speakers to our next Georgia meeting that will blow you away! You must understand that we have people who are supporting T Boone's plan right here in Georgia and we must stand behind them. The grassroots effort is vital! Stick with me here....I appreciate your support and always need your help to get the word out! Keep in touch, let me know if I can help you...I will keep you posted as to when I can get a rally together! Sam

Comment by M2 on November 1, 2008 at 7:01am

Thousands of new GREEN JOBS are now posted on GREEN JOBS NOW! group page. Join the group today and we will keep you informed. http://push.pickensplan.com/group/greenjobsnowcom
Tell your friends looking for a job to sign up on the PickensPlan and upload their resume FREE at: www.green-jobs-now.com
Melissa
coordinator@green-jobs-now.com

Comment by American High Tech Realty, LLC on October 26, 2008 at 12:19pm

There is a Savannah "Group" on my page if anyone would like to join, Please do!!

Comment by William Bell on October 23, 2008 at 2:59pm

Who's willing to try alternative fuels for a better Atlanta? I know of a great product that I'd like to try, propane, The problem is I need a vehicle to test with. Who's got a VW powered dune buggy or older VW Beetle (air cooled) they would like to donate?

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