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I am so excited! Finally, after what seems like an eternity, my community (Sun City Anthem in Henderson) will have an opportunity to participate in a new program that really makes a difference. Every homeowner in our area will benefit and the results promise to be spectacular. It will make lives easier, improve the community and help strengthen our country. It won’t add a dime to the monthly budget. I’m talking about Republic Services’ …(more) Continue reading Recycling for Freedom   25 commentsTags: change - city of henderson - community effort - lifestyle - mindset - recycle - republic services - responsibility - sun city anthem - the commons - waste.
This year marks the seventh anniversary of the Southern Nevada Solar Home Tour. It will take place this Saturday, November 5th from 10 AM until 4 PM and is open to the public. Organized by the dedicated volunteers at Solar NV, this year’s tour will be another great opportunity to meet face to face with neighbors around the valley who live with renewable energy on a daily basis. Sponsors include Bombard Renewable Energy, Geary Company, and Southwest Gas. Continue reading Tour of Solar Homes. 4 commentsTags: carbon - energy rates - footprint - local - Nevada - passive solar - pv - renewable energy - solar home tour - solar hot water - solar panels - solatube.
How often did that same thought cross the minds of our ancestors? Did the first generation of farmers realize the profound impact the agricultural revolution would have on the formation of modern society? In the early years of the industrial revolution, did anyone have even an inkling of what they were setting into motion? These key turning points in the development of our species have dramatically changed the world. As important as they were, they will pale in comparison to the Next Big Thing. I’m talking about the new Green Revolution. Continue reading Green Revolution and the Clean Energy Summit. 3 commentsTags: clean energy summit - economy - green building - green jobs - policy - pv - renewable energy.
Earth Day is an equal opportunity holiday. Celebrated by people in countries around the world, it is truly a global event. The Earth Day Network is an excellent resource (www.earthday.org) with information about programs and events that may interest you.
All kidding aside, energy awareness is of vital importance to everyone. Most of us don’t think much about our energy use except when it’s time to pay the bills. Many complain about the high cost but do they really understand what we get in the bargain? Continue reading October is Energy Awareness Month. 3 commentsTags: awareness - education - efficient - fossil fuel - renewable energy - sustainable - tour de france.
Continue reading Clean, Green and Moving Forward. 2 commentsTags: clean energy summit - csn - economy - education - green building - renewable energy - solar home tour - UNLV. Want to make sure that you don’t miss out on any of the events that are being scheduled for Earth Day? The Southern Nevada Group of the Sierra Club (Toiyabe Chapter) has created a special website just for EarthDay – check it out at EarthDayLV.com. The site is aiming to list all the local events that will be happening around Southern Nevada to celebrate Earth Day. Events are being added every day so check …(more) Continue reading Earth Day in Southern Nevada |
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An increasing number of homeowners in Nevada have something to smile about every month – their power bills. This is especially true during the heat of summer, when air-conditioning drives energy use sky high. The number of solar-powered homes is steadily growing, signs that the industry is heating up as the price of renewable energy continues to come down. Overall, interest in green building, energy efficiency and clean power has never been greater. The paradigm shift that was once but a glimmer in the eyes of a few is gaining momentum while transforming our homes, our communities and our lives.
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