Tag: Renewable Energy
Climate Smart Communities Combat Climate Change
New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation has an established program that fosters local and state partnerships to combat climate change. Called “Climate Smart Communities”, the program outlines steps local governments can take to help them “reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase community resiliency to climate change…”
General Info http://www.dec.ny.gov/energy/50845.html
List of Climate Smart Communities http://www.dec.ny.gov/energy/56876.html
Great Selection of Climate Smart Webinars, such as “Planning for Renewable Energy” http://www.dec.ny.gov/energy/84359.html
I <3 spreading word about great programs: @NYS_DEC Climate Smart Communities – local action to combat #climatechange http://t.co/YROlW827GC
— Carol LeBlanc (@spunkycarol) January 2, 2014
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WWF Solar Bulk Purchase Program
“What is a solar bulk purchase?A bulk purchase is when a group of neighbors work with Community Power Network (CPN) to install solar electric (photovoltaic (PV)) systems together. By going solar as a group, each participant can save 20% or more off the cost of their system. Essentially, the group discount is the same principle as buying in bulk at Costco.”
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Visit to the Virginia Center for Wind Energy
Last month, I made a road trip to the Virginia Center for Wind Energy at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia and toured their Small Wind Training & Test Facility (known as SWTTF). Definitely worth the trip! The day I picked turned out to be a beautiful clear, crisp autumn day — perfect for an escape from urban Fairfax County to the picturesque Virginia countryside.
A summary of my visit is attached below (PDF file) along with a couple of snapshots for anyone with an interest in wind energy, particularly if you reside in the Commonwealth of Virginia. VCWE is the place to start if you want to find out how to develop and implement a renewable energy system for your home or business. Their web site has a lot of great information and I highly recommend visiting it to find out more.
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