Getting Green Off The Grid

Governments can certainly do their share to cut consumption and serve as a role model and example.

It’s easier to change things when there’s less red tape to go through.
More towns committing to green movement | APP.com | Asbury Park Press

Many local governments across New Jersey and the nation are also taking formal steps to “go green.”
Some examples: Westwood is converting its fleet of police cars to gas-saving hybrids. Austin, Texas, is […]

A barangay is a small government controlled area. I suppose that would be similar to a county or city.
Manila Bulletin Online

The last week in March, Energy secretary Angelo Reyes, in a presscon following a speech at the Renewable Energy Conference in Washington, announced that with the use of solar and micro-hydro power 11,000 barangays […]

I find it interesting that government seems to want more self-reliance in respect to itself…
Bloomberg Wants Solar Panels on City Buildings | The New York Observer

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today announced that the City Department of Administrative Services (DCAS) would issue an RFP for private solar developers to purchase, install, own and maintain solar panels […]

The more people see these on buildings, the more interest they’ll have in them. Especially when business owners start to think of them in a competitive fashion.
Convention center to shine with solar power

The panels will help supply power to the building, which was completed in 2006. How much of a dent that […]

This is a lot like buying an alligator and then suddenly realizing that it’s over 8 feet long and eating your pets. Did they just not take the neighboring trees into consideration when they set up the solar panels? Or did they know about the law and were hoping to cash in […]

This is a good start. Hemp is more durable and environmentally sustainable than a lot of crops. Let’s hope the next president takes it out of the drug war.
VT House OKs Hemp for State’s Farmers - News Story - WPTZ Plattsburgh

The plant is used to make textiles, fuel and food. Hemp seed oil […]

So the city is forcing him to dispose of his trash in the landfill. How nice of them.
City sues man for canceling trash service - Examiner.com

The lawsuit, filed by San Carlos Deputy City Attorney Linda Noeske in San Mateo Superior Court on Jan. 22, seeks a permanent injunction forcing House to maintain garbage service. […]

While I’m all for measures to help save energy, I’m not happy with this measure. It’s only in California so far, but I can see it spreading to other states as well.
American Thinker- Print Article

In other words, the temperature of your home will no longer be yours to control. Your desires and needs […]

Kind of tarnishes the image of the “motorcycle cop” but every little step counts. Of course, if they’re just plugging it into a wall that leads to a coal plant, then it’s just offsetting the pollution. There are enough solar and wind projects starting up in that area to avoid this offset.
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