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Comment by Grandpa AL on August 11, 2008 at 10:31am

I have been researching home owned Electric Panel Systems for the rooftop. I have not found much useful information. It seems most of the systems that are currently out there take 30 years to recoup the costs associated with the installation.
There must be someone out there with a better product? If you have any ideas please let me know as I am planning on installing one in the next year on my own house. Thanks in advance. Contact me at solarenergy@cableone.net or at the group Hope For America at: http://push.pickensplan.com/group/hopeforamerica
God Bless
Grandpa AL

Comment by mitzi ellis on August 4, 2008 at 8:21am

Does anyone know if there are any recycling locations in Chickasaw County?? I would like to recycle glass, paper, cans and plastic. I am hauling some stuff to Tupelo but would like to cut out the "tupelo run".

Comment by Carol Vaughn on July 31, 2008 at 1:24pm

As I become more and more concerned about our planet, I try to do my part. Some ways I have improved my bad habits is taking the time to recycle everything recyclable. Another way is not buying wrapping paper, instead I'm using old blueprints (my husband's a contractor) and bright fabric ribbon on the gifts. I bought a VW Passat Diesel last year which gets 42 miles per gallon and can also run on Bio-Diesel. And I've quit using any insecticides on our vegetables in the garden. I would love to be able to use wind power as our electrical source but understand the wind currents are not strong enough in our area. If there is news to the contrary, I would be interested. If there is more that I could be doing(I have also replaced all my lightbulbs) please let me know. I plan to stay informed with the Picken's Plan, however I wish we would not simply replace one fossil fuel for another. Though I understand that natural gas burns cleaner, I understand there may also be a peak for production with this fossil fuel as well. Otherwise, I am on board.

Comment by Nathan Crawford on July 29, 2008 at 11:53am

Some interesting news for solar industry...

DC Chemical, according to C & EN News, is greatly expanding its capacity to make polysilicon, the material used in solar cells. While the production capacity of 10,000 metric tons per year will not be online until next summer, the promise of increasing supply could cause a drop in price for solar cells.

Comment by Bruce Eric Montgomery on July 24, 2008 at 1:38pm

California Cities to Offer Solar Loan Program

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger enacts legislation that allows cities to finance solar installations on the roofs of privately owned homes and businesses.

California homeowners and business owners may soon be able to turn to their cities for loans to install costly solar-panel systems, even if they don’t live in Berkeley.

On Monday, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger Gov. signed a new bill into law, Assembly Bill 811, which gives cities the ability to provide low-interest solar-panel loans to homeowners and small businesses.

Solar-power systems can cost around $30,000 for homeowners and more for large office buildings.

The legislation, authored by Assemblyman Lloyd Levine, D-Van Nuys, also provides loans for energy-efficiency projects like replacing air conditioning units or installing dual pane windows.

Residents would pay the loans back though assessments on city utility and property tax bills.

Comment by Nathan Crawford on July 16, 2008 at 2:44pm

In response to Ms. Verrell's posts I have to say that pushing rural energy associations to assist with solar/wind projects is like trying to ice skate uphill. However, I have recently looked into assistance from regional authorities like TVA. While I am still looking into TVA's programs (I'm no expert), I think the answer can be found through regional/federal programs (EPA, DOE).

Comment by Caryn L. Verell on July 13, 2008 at 10:31am

oh, and yeah, what is the cost to the rural consumer?

Comment by Caryn L. Verell on July 13, 2008 at 10:28am

for years i have been asking my rural electric company what they can do for me in regards to solar and wind energy...they just shrug their shoulders, scratch their heads and replly with "duh?, whats' that?" seems to me that if the rural electric program that sprouted from the "new deal" during the depression years was so successful...then what is keeping the government from improving upon that with solar and windpower.

Comment by Michael on July 11, 2008 at 3:34pm

Whats the cost Bill?

Comment by Bill Mollring on July 10, 2008 at 7:41am

Please take look at our group site Mariah Power. The Windspire in now on display in Washington D.C. at the U.S. Capitol Botanic Garden through October 2008. Units are going up in California, Nevada, and Utah now, and we will very visable and effective throughout Hawaii this year. Mariah will be available worldwide as production increases with the completion of a new plant in Youngstown, Ohio. For more information contact us through http://www.emsystems.net or contact Bill Mollring at : 831 402-2037 mrbillmaui@yahoo.com -
http://www.push.pickensplan.com/group/mariahpower

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