GreenDream » economy http://greendream.biz Learning to live lighter on the planet. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:34:12 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Taking Back Our Future http://greendream.biz/2011/09/taking-back-our-future/ http://greendream.biz/2011/09/taking-back-our-future/#comments Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:34:46 +0000 Steve http://greendream.biz/?p=1592 Photo Credit: Josh Lopez

Last week’s National Clean Energy Summit provided a partial snapshot of the status of our nation’s shift toward clean energy. It featured a wide range of presentations representing green building, military, commerce, transportation, utilities, manufacturing and labor interests.

The message was strong and clear: Renewable energy along with a vast array of innovative technology is here and vital to our future. The concept of clean energy includes everything from ...(more)

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]]> http://greendream.biz/2011/09/taking-back-our-future/feed/ 2 Thoughts on Water Use in the Mojave Desert http://greendream.biz/2011/08/thoughts-on-water-use-in-the-mojave-desert/ http://greendream.biz/2011/08/thoughts-on-water-use-in-the-mojave-desert/#comments Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:45:23 +0000 Steve http://greendream.biz/?p=1533 Recent malfunctions in our home’s irrigation system have wreaked havoc with my water efficiency efforts. The real problem wasn’t the leak, sometimes things happen and occasional maintenance is necessary. The issue was that the leak went undetected until weeks later when the water bill showed up.

Water is a basic human right and is priced relatively low for a good reason: We need it to survive. But one unintended consequence is that we also ...(more)

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]]> http://greendream.biz/2011/08/thoughts-on-water-use-in-the-mojave-desert/feed/ 3 Green Revolution and the Clean Energy Summit http://greendream.biz/2011/07/green-revolution-and-the-clean-energy-summit/ http://greendream.biz/2011/07/green-revolution-and-the-clean-energy-summit/#comments Thu, 28 Jul 2011 07:17:55 +0000 Steve http://greendream.biz/?p=1510 Think about this: We are living during an incredibly unique period in the ongoing history of humanity.

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 ...(more)

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]]> http://greendream.biz/2011/06/celebrate-independence/feed/ 1 Why Pay More? Why Not? http://greendream.biz/2011/02/why-pay-more-why-not/ http://greendream.biz/2011/02/why-pay-more-why-not/#comments Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:07:58 +0000 Steve http://greendream.biz/?p=1242 Have you ever looked back on a traumatic or difficult period in your life and realized that you actually benefited from the experience? It’s not just that time provides a different perspective. Challenges present opportunities for growth, innovation and learning. We can all benefit from difficult experiences.

Sometimes fear and resistance keep us from moving forward, even though we know a change is needed or even inevitable. Holding back just compounds the issue, making ...(more)

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]]> http://greendream.biz/2011/02/why-pay-more-why-not/feed/ 0 New Solar Thermal Incentives http://greendream.biz/2011/01/new-solar-thermal-incentives/ http://greendream.biz/2011/01/new-solar-thermal-incentives/#comments Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:01:10 +0000 Steve http://greendream.biz/?p=1179 Timing is everything, as the saying goes, and that certainly applies to act of purchasing a renewable energy system. There seems to be a constantly changing landscape of costs, rebates, incentives and supply that influence the final price of these systems. It would be great if we could gaze into a crystal ball to determine the precise moment of maximum benefit. The next best thing is to stay informed and that’s where this column ...(more)

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