Both the "sustainable" home mindset and the "survivalist" mindset share many common interests and long term goals. However, each offers its own unique perspective on what self-reliance and sufficiency means philosophically.
This distinction is important because, our American News Media tends to dismiss the "survivalist" practitioner as one of the radical, political right members of our society.
Also, many individuals that do not believe in global warming, resent the "green" overload in media and products, and are unable to separate their difference of opinion on those issues with the social benefits of alternative energy, renewable resources, and sustainable living practices.
But in our current social and economic times any significant practical experience and know-how, no matter it's source, should be seen not as radical, not as a political right or left issue, but as knowledge that can lead to significant long term benefit for the individual, family, community, and ultimately our nation as a whole.
Please join me as we explore both the differences and the common interests of the "sustainable" and the "survivalist" philosophies and living practices in a series of articles through August.
Brett
Friday, July 31, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Water Woes - Part 1 - Series Article
In my previous post, announcing these series of articles, I mentioned one particular city in Los Angeles, California, that has recently imposed strict water regulations on homeowners because of current drought conditions in part to lack of seasonal rain.
Our case study will focus on one particular home in Encino, California, a typical California ranch style home, one story, 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 2100 square foot home. The type of house found all over the Southern California region.
Encino relies on municipal water systems and sewage systems, and these costs are compiled into a single bill along with electrical (power) costs, from the Southern California water and power Company.
So any change a homeowner can make to reduce water use and to use water more effectively in and around the home will result in true savings.
Lawns and landscapes represent one of the homes largest use of water. Evaporation during daytime watering can result in up to 30% of water waste. By controlling time of day for watering and ensuring that over watering is controlled can help to reduce waste from evaporation and unnecessary water run-off.
Smart California homeowners should take a new look at their current lawns and landscaping to ascertain what can be done to help reduce outdoor water use.
By removing the front (grass) lawns along with the wasteful sprinkler systems, and replacing with rock gardens, local indigenous plants, trees, and grasses, smart homeowners can start to reduce water use and costs without sacrificing curbside appeal.
Potted plants use less water while offering a beautiful and varied alternative to in ground landscaping. Large pots and planters also offer an easy way to grow and harvest herbs and vegetables without the digging and bending associated with home gardening.
Although Encino, and most of Southern California are in a drought from lack of rainfall, Encino usually receives about 11 inches of rain an average year per national recordings.
Based upon accepted computations that 1 inch of rain X 1000 square feel of collection surface (roof) equals approximately 637 gallons of collected rain water, the 11 inches Encino normally receives from rain equates to approximately 7,000 gallons of water.
Rainwater collected and stored can be a reservoir for irrigation of all landscaping, gardens, and potted plants, when piped for drip watering water waste from evaporation and runoff is almost totally eliminated.
Depending on local regulations some homeowners are also piping the gray water from inside the house for irrigation use also. Gray water is the water from showers and sinks, that can be filtered, collected, and used for landscaping and gardening.
Also, depending on local regulations and permit requirements, many sustainable hgome designs are including capturing rainwater for household use including drinking, cooking, and showering. Rainwater home systems require water filtering that includes both organic and metal/mineral removal and control.
Backyard landscaping and lawns normally are dependent on age and size of the family, however any reduction in grass lawns, removal of in ground plants, and the greater use of potted plants and indigenous plants, and drip irrigation will also add to the overall water savings.
Pools, especially in Southern California also represent a tremendous waste of water and money to the homeowner. Maintaining the California lifestyle is as important as saving money so any method of saving water and money that a pool owner can do is a good thing.
The most important thing in regard to a pool is controlling evaporation when not in use. Covers are not only good for pool safety, but also good for controlling pool water evaporation. A homeowner can talk to his local pool maintenance company for ideas and products.
I also believe in those technologies that will help pool owners to reduce or eliminate the use of chemicals in the pool, thus in essence turning the pool into a potential fresh water cistern for emergency use. (I will write more of water purification products shortly).
I will continue this series on water conservation, preservation, and use with us stepping into the front door of our home and doing a room by room inventory of all possible changes and projects that will offer an opportunity for better energy and water conservation methods and savings.
Please tell all interested homeowners about these series of articles. Feel free to comment, ask questions, or to offer suggestions about what has worked for you. I look forward to reading and value all input.
Brett
Our case study will focus on one particular home in Encino, California, a typical California ranch style home, one story, 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 2100 square foot home. The type of house found all over the Southern California region.
Encino relies on municipal water systems and sewage systems, and these costs are compiled into a single bill along with electrical (power) costs, from the Southern California water and power Company.
So any change a homeowner can make to reduce water use and to use water more effectively in and around the home will result in true savings.
Lawns and landscapes represent one of the homes largest use of water. Evaporation during daytime watering can result in up to 30% of water waste. By controlling time of day for watering and ensuring that over watering is controlled can help to reduce waste from evaporation and unnecessary water run-off.
Smart California homeowners should take a new look at their current lawns and landscaping to ascertain what can be done to help reduce outdoor water use.
By removing the front (grass) lawns along with the wasteful sprinkler systems, and replacing with rock gardens, local indigenous plants, trees, and grasses, smart homeowners can start to reduce water use and costs without sacrificing curbside appeal.
Potted plants use less water while offering a beautiful and varied alternative to in ground landscaping. Large pots and planters also offer an easy way to grow and harvest herbs and vegetables without the digging and bending associated with home gardening.
Although Encino, and most of Southern California are in a drought from lack of rainfall, Encino usually receives about 11 inches of rain an average year per national recordings.
Based upon accepted computations that 1 inch of rain X 1000 square feel of collection surface (roof) equals approximately 637 gallons of collected rain water, the 11 inches Encino normally receives from rain equates to approximately 7,000 gallons of water.
Rainwater collected and stored can be a reservoir for irrigation of all landscaping, gardens, and potted plants, when piped for drip watering water waste from evaporation and runoff is almost totally eliminated.
Depending on local regulations some homeowners are also piping the gray water from inside the house for irrigation use also. Gray water is the water from showers and sinks, that can be filtered, collected, and used for landscaping and gardening.
Also, depending on local regulations and permit requirements, many sustainable hgome designs are including capturing rainwater for household use including drinking, cooking, and showering. Rainwater home systems require water filtering that includes both organic and metal/mineral removal and control.
Backyard landscaping and lawns normally are dependent on age and size of the family, however any reduction in grass lawns, removal of in ground plants, and the greater use of potted plants and indigenous plants, and drip irrigation will also add to the overall water savings.
Pools, especially in Southern California also represent a tremendous waste of water and money to the homeowner. Maintaining the California lifestyle is as important as saving money so any method of saving water and money that a pool owner can do is a good thing.
The most important thing in regard to a pool is controlling evaporation when not in use. Covers are not only good for pool safety, but also good for controlling pool water evaporation. A homeowner can talk to his local pool maintenance company for ideas and products.
I also believe in those technologies that will help pool owners to reduce or eliminate the use of chemicals in the pool, thus in essence turning the pool into a potential fresh water cistern for emergency use. (I will write more of water purification products shortly).
I will continue this series on water conservation, preservation, and use with us stepping into the front door of our home and doing a room by room inventory of all possible changes and projects that will offer an opportunity for better energy and water conservation methods and savings.
Please tell all interested homeowners about these series of articles. Feel free to comment, ask questions, or to offer suggestions about what has worked for you. I look forward to reading and value all input.
Brett
Monday, July 27, 2009
Water Woes
Recent reports about severe drought conditions in around the country should be of concern to all Americans.
From Los Angeles, California to Texas and across the southeast continued drought and lack of seasonal rainfall have affected all parts of the American economy and family households.
Current losses for the agriculture community are said to be nearly $4,000,000.00 already this year and growing.
Lack of rain will not only affect vegetable and fruit prices, due mostly because of smaller harvest, but lack of rain might also lead to higher prices as farmers incur the additional costs of delivered water and water distribution for their livestock.
Americans in the southwest and areas of the southeast, will experience more and more water restrictions and regulations from local governments and water utilities as water resources and basins diminish.
It is a widely and well known fact that the competition about water rights and delivery for several states will have major ramifications for southwestern cities (and households) in the near future.
Homeowners need to take actions now that will lesson their dependence on municipal water resources. While I am not advocating disconnecting your current municipal water supply today, I am advocating the importance of you, the individual, being "water smart".
Either because of economic, environmental, or city and utility regulations, "smart" homeowners should begin to take actions to better use, conserve, collect and store water and specifically rainwater where they live.
Although I wrote earlier about rainwater harvesting, storage, and the use of rainwater for such things as drinking, cooling, irrigation and fire protection, I feel that water security is one area that is often overlooked by individuals and communities.
In a series of upcoming articles, I will again give ideas concerning water (rain) use, conservation, harvest and storage.
Tomorrow, for my first article, I will refer to a real city, Encino, California, as a case study for water preservation for individual, the home, and property landscape.
Encino recently enacted strict water restrictions because of drought conditions, and I will use one home there as an example of changes a homeowner can make to better control their own water use and conservation.
Brett
From Los Angeles, California to Texas and across the southeast continued drought and lack of seasonal rainfall have affected all parts of the American economy and family households.
Current losses for the agriculture community are said to be nearly $4,000,000.00 already this year and growing.
Lack of rain will not only affect vegetable and fruit prices, due mostly because of smaller harvest, but lack of rain might also lead to higher prices as farmers incur the additional costs of delivered water and water distribution for their livestock.
Americans in the southwest and areas of the southeast, will experience more and more water restrictions and regulations from local governments and water utilities as water resources and basins diminish.
It is a widely and well known fact that the competition about water rights and delivery for several states will have major ramifications for southwestern cities (and households) in the near future.
Homeowners need to take actions now that will lesson their dependence on municipal water resources. While I am not advocating disconnecting your current municipal water supply today, I am advocating the importance of you, the individual, being "water smart".
Either because of economic, environmental, or city and utility regulations, "smart" homeowners should begin to take actions to better use, conserve, collect and store water and specifically rainwater where they live.
Although I wrote earlier about rainwater harvesting, storage, and the use of rainwater for such things as drinking, cooling, irrigation and fire protection, I feel that water security is one area that is often overlooked by individuals and communities.
In a series of upcoming articles, I will again give ideas concerning water (rain) use, conservation, harvest and storage.
Tomorrow, for my first article, I will refer to a real city, Encino, California, as a case study for water preservation for individual, the home, and property landscape.
Encino recently enacted strict water restrictions because of drought conditions, and I will use one home there as an example of changes a homeowner can make to better control their own water use and conservation.
Brett
Friday, July 24, 2009
San Diego Power Company - Pulls The Plug On Rural Customers
I think that it is very interesting that I heard a small news story important to all Americans on The Weather Channel, and not a single word from any of the major national (news) programs.
The news report spoke about new policies from the San Diego (California) power company allowing the shut off of power to grids and transmission lines passing dry, fire-prone areas around San Diego County. Electrical lines and equipment are just one of the many ways a fire may start around the hills and canyons of Southern California.
But by turning off the grids and transfer stations outside of urban centers, the power company is in effect, turning off power to thousands of rural customers.
So that was it. Just a small blip of a story, on a weather channel report. But is there really more to the story than just that?
Is this the future of "smart" power transmission and delivery?
The push by power companies across America to install the new "smart" electric meters will literally enable town by town, block by block, home by home, control of your light switches, washing machines, and other devices based upon use, time of day, and season.
Understand that the how, how much, when and even "if" you use electrical power is not going to be entirely your choice in the future.
So it seems that San Diego Power Company has fired the first shot, the right to turn off power to an entire area based upon a "potential" threat. Precedent has been set, and we are all now in the pot, better yet the "potential" pot.
Brett
The news report spoke about new policies from the San Diego (California) power company allowing the shut off of power to grids and transmission lines passing dry, fire-prone areas around San Diego County. Electrical lines and equipment are just one of the many ways a fire may start around the hills and canyons of Southern California.
But by turning off the grids and transfer stations outside of urban centers, the power company is in effect, turning off power to thousands of rural customers.
So that was it. Just a small blip of a story, on a weather channel report. But is there really more to the story than just that?
Is this the future of "smart" power transmission and delivery?
The push by power companies across America to install the new "smart" electric meters will literally enable town by town, block by block, home by home, control of your light switches, washing machines, and other devices based upon use, time of day, and season.
Understand that the how, how much, when and even "if" you use electrical power is not going to be entirely your choice in the future.
So it seems that San Diego Power Company has fired the first shot, the right to turn off power to an entire area based upon a "potential" threat. Precedent has been set, and we are all now in the pot, better yet the "potential" pot.
Brett
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Geo-Thermal - Quiet But Steady Progress
When most people think of alternative energy they usually think only of solar or wind power. However, tremendous progress and research is underway on potential sites for Geo-thermal power plants in California and Nevada.
Part of the study is to expedite approval and construction of new transmission power lines in the west.
Geo-thermal is the ability to use the constant temperature of the earth, (the temperature below the frost line) for heating and cooling purposes (heat pumps/exchange technologies), or as in the case of California and Nevada, taking advantage of thermally active areas for power generation through steam turbines.
It is roughly 4,000 miles from the surface to the center of the earth. The further down you go the hotter it gets because of the heat from the earth's molten core. Below the earth's (roughly 35 miles thick) crust, insulating us from the cores heat lies the mantle where magma forms in subterranean pools. Temperatures in this region can be from 1200 - 2200 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the heat that will be harnessed to produce the steam to turn the turbines, generating power.
Hawaii, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Oregon, New Mexico, Arizona, and Washington can and should utilize their natural thermal topography for Geo-thermal power generation.
The biggest hurdle for any of the alternative energy technologies is delivery of the generated power to urban centers and the current power distribution grids. In an earlier post, I wrote about T. Boone Pickens delaying his Pampa Wind Farm project, citing both the lack of new transmission power lines/grids and the current US economic crisis.
Currently there are a handful of transmission projects either in development, receiving approval, or under construction in California, Nevada, and Oregon. Corridors for transmission lines from Geo-thermal, solar, and wind generating plants are being planned and mapped.
The US Senate has several Bills currently under consideration for the building of new transmission lines from alternative and renewable power sources. Currently there are over two hundred government agencies that comprise the "transmission line authority" and it has been suggested that they be formed into one government (Federal) agency.
Many of our western and northwest states have the ability to harness the potential power benefits from Geo-thermal technologies, and the science behind Geo-thermal is beneficial down to the residential and commercial building community.
Geo-thermal, solar, wind, hydro-electric, along with better management of our own oil, natural gas, coal, and nuclear technologies will change the economies of US States. Those states that adopt new power generation and transmission development will be leading states in our future economies.
Brett
Part of the study is to expedite approval and construction of new transmission power lines in the west.
Geo-thermal is the ability to use the constant temperature of the earth, (the temperature below the frost line) for heating and cooling purposes (heat pumps/exchange technologies), or as in the case of California and Nevada, taking advantage of thermally active areas for power generation through steam turbines.
It is roughly 4,000 miles from the surface to the center of the earth. The further down you go the hotter it gets because of the heat from the earth's molten core. Below the earth's (roughly 35 miles thick) crust, insulating us from the cores heat lies the mantle where magma forms in subterranean pools. Temperatures in this region can be from 1200 - 2200 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the heat that will be harnessed to produce the steam to turn the turbines, generating power.
Hawaii, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Oregon, New Mexico, Arizona, and Washington can and should utilize their natural thermal topography for Geo-thermal power generation.
The biggest hurdle for any of the alternative energy technologies is delivery of the generated power to urban centers and the current power distribution grids. In an earlier post, I wrote about T. Boone Pickens delaying his Pampa Wind Farm project, citing both the lack of new transmission power lines/grids and the current US economic crisis.
Currently there are a handful of transmission projects either in development, receiving approval, or under construction in California, Nevada, and Oregon. Corridors for transmission lines from Geo-thermal, solar, and wind generating plants are being planned and mapped.
The US Senate has several Bills currently under consideration for the building of new transmission lines from alternative and renewable power sources. Currently there are over two hundred government agencies that comprise the "transmission line authority" and it has been suggested that they be formed into one government (Federal) agency.
Many of our western and northwest states have the ability to harness the potential power benefits from Geo-thermal technologies, and the science behind Geo-thermal is beneficial down to the residential and commercial building community.
Geo-thermal, solar, wind, hydro-electric, along with better management of our own oil, natural gas, coal, and nuclear technologies will change the economies of US States. Those states that adopt new power generation and transmission development will be leading states in our future economies.
Brett
Monday, July 20, 2009
Welcome To Our International Readers
I have noticed an uptick of readers from around the world to the site. I want to acknowledge and say thank you for visiting Brett Talks Tech.
Alternative and reusable energy projects are at work through-out the world. Europe has made tremendous progress in wind power technology and solar thermal mega wattage power generation, while continuing to invest and upgrade nuclear plants during the past decade. In an earlier post I wrote about China's growth of alternative energy projects while reducing coal fired plants.
I have always maintained a position that sustainable living practices together with greater use of alternative/reusable energy should not be debated on global warming, "green" awareness, or political left or right issues. The benefits of new technologies will be global in nature as countries around the world break free of the economic restraints of their current energy requirements.
Just like the technology explosion that came from the space programs of international and American scientists, alternative energy offers the same vast potential for global technology advances.
I invite all my international readers to ask questions about any sustainable living practice or technologies of interest. Please feel free to add your comments or suggestions for topics to cover.
I would of course value any knowledge or information that you may want to share with other readers concerning renewable and alternative energy projects in your own community and country.
Brett
Alternative and reusable energy projects are at work through-out the world. Europe has made tremendous progress in wind power technology and solar thermal mega wattage power generation, while continuing to invest and upgrade nuclear plants during the past decade. In an earlier post I wrote about China's growth of alternative energy projects while reducing coal fired plants.
I have always maintained a position that sustainable living practices together with greater use of alternative/reusable energy should not be debated on global warming, "green" awareness, or political left or right issues. The benefits of new technologies will be global in nature as countries around the world break free of the economic restraints of their current energy requirements.
Just like the technology explosion that came from the space programs of international and American scientists, alternative energy offers the same vast potential for global technology advances.
I invite all my international readers to ask questions about any sustainable living practice or technologies of interest. Please feel free to add your comments or suggestions for topics to cover.
I would of course value any knowledge or information that you may want to share with other readers concerning renewable and alternative energy projects in your own community and country.
Brett
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Miracle Masons - Jars That Is
Mason Jars are a great way to store food for short and longerm use. I use quart size, wide mouth jars to store dried beans (red, black, white, pintos), lentils (green and yellow), rice (brown and white), oatmeal (quick and traditional), dried soup mixes, nuts, seeds, and flour (wheat and white).
The glass offers protection from moisture and pests, and can be stored in a pantry for over a year without spoilage. All items provide the basic building blocks for cooking healthy meals (chili, rice & beans, and soups) with a minimum of necessary supplies; a pot, water, and condiments (salt/pepper/spices).
When storing food always label and date the jar so that you can rotate the older stock with more recent purchases, especially when storing for emergencies.
Do you want another great use for mason jars?
In Summer I make batches of sun-brew herb tea in different flavors. Chilled, and in the refrigerator for family and guests, it's an easy way to provide healthy, alternative choices, without the additional additives and sweetners found in popular commercial beverages.
Tea "seems" (to me) to chill and taste better in the glass, and there is something about the way the jar glistens with moisture that would make a beer commercial blush.
Friday, July 17, 2009
The Sustainable Home - It's A Family Affair
Our nation's economic woes have affected millions of families. With businesses closing and loss of employment, many homes are learning to live with less income and opportunity.
At a time when it seems that the individual has no power or say in his/her world. When politics and big money dictates every aspect of our life, our health care, and our work, how does one keep the home stable?
There is no time better then now to incorporate a sustainable "mindset" for you and your family. Cultivating an interest in sustainable living practices in your children will give them greater riches then you can imagine.
Sustainable living offers a teaching/learning opportunity in some way to every home.
One way is by establishing a family garden. Children learning how to plant, care for, and harvest food for the table gain valuable lessons about work, patience, and feel true pride and purpose when their harvest is eaten and enjoyed by others.
Having a garden can spur family discussions on many home projects. Sharing ideas about rain water collection, irrigation methods, shading, pruning, staking, weeding, pest/animal control, offers a great way to get your children involved and excited about the activity without them seeing it as work or chore.
Composting, reducing household use of plastics, recycling paper and cardboard products, are other ways children can become involved in a family's sustainable living plan.
See what works best for you and your family, make it fun and inclusive.
Brett
At a time when it seems that the individual has no power or say in his/her world. When politics and big money dictates every aspect of our life, our health care, and our work, how does one keep the home stable?
There is no time better then now to incorporate a sustainable "mindset" for you and your family. Cultivating an interest in sustainable living practices in your children will give them greater riches then you can imagine.
Sustainable living offers a teaching/learning opportunity in some way to every home.
One way is by establishing a family garden. Children learning how to plant, care for, and harvest food for the table gain valuable lessons about work, patience, and feel true pride and purpose when their harvest is eaten and enjoyed by others.
Having a garden can spur family discussions on many home projects. Sharing ideas about rain water collection, irrigation methods, shading, pruning, staking, weeding, pest/animal control, offers a great way to get your children involved and excited about the activity without them seeing it as work or chore.
Composting, reducing household use of plastics, recycling paper and cardboard products, are other ways children can become involved in a family's sustainable living plan.
See what works best for you and your family, make it fun and inclusive.
Brett
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
China's Surprise Growth In Renewable Energy Power
China is often cited as a major contributor to global warming, in U.S. energy debates, for their explosive growth of coal-fired power plants during the past decades.
It is true that at one point China was building close to two coal-fired plants a week. However new government policy's for renewable energy has resulted in an explosion of wind, solar, and nuclear power generating plants.
This year China will probably pass the U.S. as the largest market for wind turbines - doubling wind power in each of the last four years in one example alone. China's legislature passed sweeping energy policy changes over two years ago, while our representatives still debate and delay.
Deep in the Gobi Desert a series of projects is under construction. Construction includes one of six planned wind projects, each with the capacity of more than 16 large coal-fired plants.
These projects "totally dwarfs anything else, anywhere else in the world," said Steve Sawyer, the secretary general of the Global Wind Energy Council, an industry group in Brussels.
China needs to meet the energy requirements of 720 million rural Chinese as they begin to purchase products such as refrigerators, air conditioners and other energy consumption products common to the almost 600 million city dwellers.
China also generates about 21 percent of its electrical power from hydroelectric plants. Nuclear power accounts for slightly above 1 percent of power.
New mandates say that Chinese companies must generate 8 percent of their power from renewable sources by the end of 2020. This does not include hydroelectric.
China, like the U.S., suffers from lack of infrastructure for transmission of power from new regions that are likely to be where wind or solar farms will be. Also, like the U.S., China has just about reached a limit on new locations for hydroelectric turbine and the only future growth will be from turbine upgrades or new technology.
China is also conducting research on the clean burning of farm waste to generate electricity and there have been recent articles about wood pellet manufacturing plants springing up in China.
China appears to be in full gear towards the race for a balance of renewable and coal-fired energy. Looking ahead China recognizes coal as a limited natural resource and is making bold, pro-active steps for energy security.
Brett
It is true that at one point China was building close to two coal-fired plants a week. However new government policy's for renewable energy has resulted in an explosion of wind, solar, and nuclear power generating plants.
This year China will probably pass the U.S. as the largest market for wind turbines - doubling wind power in each of the last four years in one example alone. China's legislature passed sweeping energy policy changes over two years ago, while our representatives still debate and delay.
Deep in the Gobi Desert a series of projects is under construction. Construction includes one of six planned wind projects, each with the capacity of more than 16 large coal-fired plants.
These projects "totally dwarfs anything else, anywhere else in the world," said Steve Sawyer, the secretary general of the Global Wind Energy Council, an industry group in Brussels.
China needs to meet the energy requirements of 720 million rural Chinese as they begin to purchase products such as refrigerators, air conditioners and other energy consumption products common to the almost 600 million city dwellers.
China also generates about 21 percent of its electrical power from hydroelectric plants. Nuclear power accounts for slightly above 1 percent of power.
New mandates say that Chinese companies must generate 8 percent of their power from renewable sources by the end of 2020. This does not include hydroelectric.
China, like the U.S., suffers from lack of infrastructure for transmission of power from new regions that are likely to be where wind or solar farms will be. Also, like the U.S., China has just about reached a limit on new locations for hydroelectric turbine and the only future growth will be from turbine upgrades or new technology.
China is also conducting research on the clean burning of farm waste to generate electricity and there have been recent articles about wood pellet manufacturing plants springing up in China.
China appears to be in full gear towards the race for a balance of renewable and coal-fired energy. Looking ahead China recognizes coal as a limited natural resource and is making bold, pro-active steps for energy security.
Brett
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
T. Boone Pickens - Takes a Time Out - Pampa Wind Farm
As part of his "army", at least from an email message I received, T. Boone Pickens, wants to clear up misinformed or misinterpreted media stories about his proposed wind farm in Pampa, Texas.
Mr. Pickens wants to make it "very clear with you that I am delaying, not cancelling, the project".
The project, a proposed 10 billion dollar wind energy farm will be postponed until 2013 when Texas is expected to complete a 4.9 billion dollar transmission line, said Mr. Pickens in Washington.
Mr. Pickens hopes an article from Bloomberg from July 8th titled "Texas Wind Project Won't Be Canceled", by Daniel Whitten "will help clarify exactly where things are." Citing the current "economic situation in the U.S. and around the world", the decision to delay the project is due more on the absence of new transmission lines then any loss for support in wind energy as part of any Pickens plan.
Mr. Pickens has asked Americans to consider a number of different ideas for renewable energy. While promoting wind technology, Mr. Pickens has also proposed an energy plan that relies on domestically produced natural gas to cut American dependence on foreign oil and producers.
Recently Mr. Pickens spoke while also promoting legislation intended to encourage development of natural gas powered vehicles.
New transmission lines will continue to be a problem for any large scale alternative energy farm.
Regardless of the technology, wind farms in Texas, solar farms in the Southeast, or new hydro-electric generating plants in our rivers and waterways new transmission lines need to be funded and built.
In the 50's President Eisenhower's plan for "highways across America" changed the American landscape and lifestyle forever. Today's leaders need to recognize that the new "highways" for energy transmission offers the same promise of change and lifestyle that the U.S. Interstate Highway did for our country.
I have heard Mr. Pickens criticized because of potential profits from his energy ideas. At 81 years old, and already a very, very, rich man, Mr. Pickens does not have to be crossing the country promoting renewable energy, energy independence, and the need for new transmission of energy.
I believe that Mr. T. Boone Pickens continues to stump for renewable energy because he knows that continued dependence on foreign oil will drain the resources and economic well-being of our country, now and in our future. So.
As a "member" of your "army" Mr. Pickens. I salute you!
Brett
Mr. Pickens wants to make it "very clear with you that I am delaying, not cancelling, the project".
The project, a proposed 10 billion dollar wind energy farm will be postponed until 2013 when Texas is expected to complete a 4.9 billion dollar transmission line, said Mr. Pickens in Washington.
Mr. Pickens hopes an article from Bloomberg from July 8th titled "Texas Wind Project Won't Be Canceled", by Daniel Whitten "will help clarify exactly where things are." Citing the current "economic situation in the U.S. and around the world", the decision to delay the project is due more on the absence of new transmission lines then any loss for support in wind energy as part of any Pickens plan.
Mr. Pickens has asked Americans to consider a number of different ideas for renewable energy. While promoting wind technology, Mr. Pickens has also proposed an energy plan that relies on domestically produced natural gas to cut American dependence on foreign oil and producers.
Recently Mr. Pickens spoke while also promoting legislation intended to encourage development of natural gas powered vehicles.
New transmission lines will continue to be a problem for any large scale alternative energy farm.
Regardless of the technology, wind farms in Texas, solar farms in the Southeast, or new hydro-electric generating plants in our rivers and waterways new transmission lines need to be funded and built.
In the 50's President Eisenhower's plan for "highways across America" changed the American landscape and lifestyle forever. Today's leaders need to recognize that the new "highways" for energy transmission offers the same promise of change and lifestyle that the U.S. Interstate Highway did for our country.
I have heard Mr. Pickens criticized because of potential profits from his energy ideas. At 81 years old, and already a very, very, rich man, Mr. Pickens does not have to be crossing the country promoting renewable energy, energy independence, and the need for new transmission of energy.
I believe that Mr. T. Boone Pickens continues to stump for renewable energy because he knows that continued dependence on foreign oil will drain the resources and economic well-being of our country, now and in our future. So.
As a "member" of your "army" Mr. Pickens. I salute you!
Brett
Sunday, July 12, 2009
OPTIWIND Corporation - A Wind Energy Technology Company
I have shared in several previous posts my excitement about an upcoming visit to local Connecticut start-up company, OPTIWIND Corporation. OptiWind manufactures two models of wind turbines slated for small developments, schools, hospitals, municipal buildings and other midsize facilities.
It is important for me to state that I have no interest financially in OptiWind Corporation. I knew no member of the company until my visit and interview of company vice-president of marketing, David Hurwitt, and OptiWind does not sponsor, support, or provide any monies to me or this site.
David and I spoke on the phone and planned to meet around 11:30 Friday. I found the company location easily enough, located not too far off a major Connecticut highway.
The address led me to a red brick building that obviously was a factory and office from better times. I was later told that it was the former headquarters of a large company that was a major employer in the area, manufacturing ball bearings.
I mention this only because I thought of the many older factories and manufacturing facilities across America that could see new life through the promise of alternative energy, green technologies, and American enterprise.
OptiWind is a two year old company, financed by venture capital. A bio of company officers can be found on the web site http://www.optiwind.com/.
I walked into the lobby of the office and was somewhat surprised at the lack of decor. When I say lack, I mean there was not a seat available for me to sit and wait for my appointment and the reception desk was a plastic fold-out table. This surprised me, as I have started companies before and one of the most important things to do is to present a solid and stable front. I felt as though I was in a company clearing out rather then gearing up.
Two employees were in conversation when I entered. I waited until I was acknowledged, which took longer then it should have, and introduced myself as having an appointment with David Hurwitt. I was told he was on a telephone call and would be out in a moment, no chair was offered and the two returned to talking without engaging me in any way. Again being in my own start-up before, anyone that came through my doors was greeted with smiles and attention, offered water, coffee (at the least) and was engaged in conversation with members of my company until their needs were met. I was a bit surprised by this lack of interest in me and apparently no desire to make me feel welcome while waiting.
David, his call finished, came out and introduced himself to me. We shook hands, and he led me to a room off to the side, and generously gave me two hours of his time answering questions and talking about the Optiwind design as it relates to other mid size or large scale wind turbines.
The OptiWind design is not pretty. That said, David Hurwitt, Vice President of Marketing, makes his point quite clearly and in a matter-of-fact way about what the design is. The design is highly efficient and overcomes many of the pitfalls of traditional three blade large turbines.
Direct drive from the turbine assemblies coupled directly to the generator simplifies service and helps reduce noise associated with gearboxes used in other three blade turbine designs.
Using an injection molding process for the turbine blade and hub assemblies also helps to attenuate noise from blade vibrations and the rings supporting the blades provides further stability and noise suppression. The injection molding process also allows a precise design of the turbine fan blade in a single manufacturing process.
The OptiWind tower design and the fact that the blade assemblies are manufactured from composite materials offers significant protection from damages associated with lightning strikes, a common occurance of large wind turbines. As none of the turbine assemblies rise above the tower structure a lightning rod provides proper grounding and is contained in the large center wind "collector".
The turbine assemblies are paired on each side of the center "collector" unit. Each assembly providing roughly 50 kwatts of energy potential. (3 assembly pairs on the 150 kwatt model and 6 pairs on the 300 kwatt design). Wind striking the center "collector" is then pushed through the turbine fan assemblies, working in lower wind speeds then normally required for large turbine blade rotation.
This is one of the selling points of the OptiWind design. OptiWind towers are being marketed to be a viable wind energy technology in urban settings where wind speed is reduced dramatically due to city topography.
However, since there are currently no working models anywhere, I can not really speak for any design or technology features or benefits.
OptiWind had recently been denied a building permit in a local Connecticut town and I wanted to also discuss that. Ultimately the hurdle that the company could not overcome was the question of possible property devaluation and the town council voted to not allow OptiWind to build its tower on land used by the township as a sewage leaching ground. There is currently a cell tower on the property, but community opinion thought the size and design of the OptiWind model would affect property values and that was that. Many in the community seemed to support the need for alternative energy but many also felt that OptiWind did not prove their case for maintaining property values for private properties close to the proposed site.
There also seemed to be a backwash of community resentment because OptiWind took a stand after spending money for experts and attorneys to research possible devaluation of property values, and again applied for permits. OptiWind is convinced that there is no evidence to support the devaluation fears, however they were not able to convince the town council and was again rejected for permits.
OptiWind finally did receive permits to install a tower on private property in another town in Connecticut. OptiWind is teaming up with a local farmer to place a wind tower on his dairy farm to power barns, out-buildings, and the main house with the remainder of the power generated sold back to the grid.
Most permit requirements call for a "fall" zone around any occupied space where the tower might be installed and the minimum amount of land for installation is about two acres or a four hundred foot circle containing the two hundred foot tall by ninty foot wide tower at the epicenter. In the case of the farm, crops can still be planted, as fields do not fall under a occupied space rule.
My tour of the factory floor was uneventful, I saw a warehouse of steel tubing and a partially assembled turbine hub and fan blade.
I thanked David for his time and for being open with me on the issues facing his company.
I was hoping that I would be walking into a company buzzing with energy, enthusiasm, and excitement, on the verge of explosive growth. A company that would offer employment and opportunity to a city that needs new industry and growth.
Although David offered the three "E"'s, (energy, enthusiasm, excitement), as I drove out of their parking lot I was a bit disappointed at the lack of activity and energy I observed, to me something was missing, something solid, something real.
I wish the best of success to David and the crew at OptiWind.
Brett
It is important for me to state that I have no interest financially in OptiWind Corporation. I knew no member of the company until my visit and interview of company vice-president of marketing, David Hurwitt, and OptiWind does not sponsor, support, or provide any monies to me or this site.
David and I spoke on the phone and planned to meet around 11:30 Friday. I found the company location easily enough, located not too far off a major Connecticut highway.
The address led me to a red brick building that obviously was a factory and office from better times. I was later told that it was the former headquarters of a large company that was a major employer in the area, manufacturing ball bearings.
I mention this only because I thought of the many older factories and manufacturing facilities across America that could see new life through the promise of alternative energy, green technologies, and American enterprise.
OptiWind is a two year old company, financed by venture capital. A bio of company officers can be found on the web site http://www.optiwind.com/.
I walked into the lobby of the office and was somewhat surprised at the lack of decor. When I say lack, I mean there was not a seat available for me to sit and wait for my appointment and the reception desk was a plastic fold-out table. This surprised me, as I have started companies before and one of the most important things to do is to present a solid and stable front. I felt as though I was in a company clearing out rather then gearing up.
Two employees were in conversation when I entered. I waited until I was acknowledged, which took longer then it should have, and introduced myself as having an appointment with David Hurwitt. I was told he was on a telephone call and would be out in a moment, no chair was offered and the two returned to talking without engaging me in any way. Again being in my own start-up before, anyone that came through my doors was greeted with smiles and attention, offered water, coffee (at the least) and was engaged in conversation with members of my company until their needs were met. I was a bit surprised by this lack of interest in me and apparently no desire to make me feel welcome while waiting.
David, his call finished, came out and introduced himself to me. We shook hands, and he led me to a room off to the side, and generously gave me two hours of his time answering questions and talking about the Optiwind design as it relates to other mid size or large scale wind turbines.
The OptiWind design is not pretty. That said, David Hurwitt, Vice President of Marketing, makes his point quite clearly and in a matter-of-fact way about what the design is. The design is highly efficient and overcomes many of the pitfalls of traditional three blade large turbines.
Direct drive from the turbine assemblies coupled directly to the generator simplifies service and helps reduce noise associated with gearboxes used in other three blade turbine designs.
Using an injection molding process for the turbine blade and hub assemblies also helps to attenuate noise from blade vibrations and the rings supporting the blades provides further stability and noise suppression. The injection molding process also allows a precise design of the turbine fan blade in a single manufacturing process.
The OptiWind tower design and the fact that the blade assemblies are manufactured from composite materials offers significant protection from damages associated with lightning strikes, a common occurance of large wind turbines. As none of the turbine assemblies rise above the tower structure a lightning rod provides proper grounding and is contained in the large center wind "collector".
The turbine assemblies are paired on each side of the center "collector" unit. Each assembly providing roughly 50 kwatts of energy potential. (3 assembly pairs on the 150 kwatt model and 6 pairs on the 300 kwatt design). Wind striking the center "collector" is then pushed through the turbine fan assemblies, working in lower wind speeds then normally required for large turbine blade rotation.
This is one of the selling points of the OptiWind design. OptiWind towers are being marketed to be a viable wind energy technology in urban settings where wind speed is reduced dramatically due to city topography.
However, since there are currently no working models anywhere, I can not really speak for any design or technology features or benefits.
OptiWind had recently been denied a building permit in a local Connecticut town and I wanted to also discuss that. Ultimately the hurdle that the company could not overcome was the question of possible property devaluation and the town council voted to not allow OptiWind to build its tower on land used by the township as a sewage leaching ground. There is currently a cell tower on the property, but community opinion thought the size and design of the OptiWind model would affect property values and that was that. Many in the community seemed to support the need for alternative energy but many also felt that OptiWind did not prove their case for maintaining property values for private properties close to the proposed site.
There also seemed to be a backwash of community resentment because OptiWind took a stand after spending money for experts and attorneys to research possible devaluation of property values, and again applied for permits. OptiWind is convinced that there is no evidence to support the devaluation fears, however they were not able to convince the town council and was again rejected for permits.
OptiWind finally did receive permits to install a tower on private property in another town in Connecticut. OptiWind is teaming up with a local farmer to place a wind tower on his dairy farm to power barns, out-buildings, and the main house with the remainder of the power generated sold back to the grid.
Most permit requirements call for a "fall" zone around any occupied space where the tower might be installed and the minimum amount of land for installation is about two acres or a four hundred foot circle containing the two hundred foot tall by ninty foot wide tower at the epicenter. In the case of the farm, crops can still be planted, as fields do not fall under a occupied space rule.
My tour of the factory floor was uneventful, I saw a warehouse of steel tubing and a partially assembled turbine hub and fan blade.
I thanked David for his time and for being open with me on the issues facing his company.
I was hoping that I would be walking into a company buzzing with energy, enthusiasm, and excitement, on the verge of explosive growth. A company that would offer employment and opportunity to a city that needs new industry and growth.
Although David offered the three "E"'s, (energy, enthusiasm, excitement), as I drove out of their parking lot I was a bit disappointed at the lack of activity and energy I observed, to me something was missing, something solid, something real.
I wish the best of success to David and the crew at OptiWind.
Brett
Saturday, July 11, 2009
New and easy acess to Brett Talks Tech blogsite.
I am happy to announce three new ways of accessing Brett Talks Tech.
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It's a bit less keystrokes then before. Energy savings in action!
Thank you for your continued support. Please tell all friends interested in sustainable living, alternative energy, and sustainable technology about Brett Talks Tech. I welcome all inputs, questions, and article suggestions.
If you have questions about sustainable living, please send to brett@bretttalkstech.com.
Brett
bretttalkstech.com
bretttalkstechblog.com
brettsawyer.com
It's a bit less keystrokes then before. Energy savings in action!
Thank you for your continued support. Please tell all friends interested in sustainable living, alternative energy, and sustainable technology about Brett Talks Tech. I welcome all inputs, questions, and article suggestions.
If you have questions about sustainable living, please send to brett@bretttalkstech.com.
Brett
Friday, July 10, 2009
Upcoming Post - Company Interview - OPTIWIND
Today I met with David Hurwitt, Vice-President, OptiWind Corporation. David was kind enough to give me several hours of his day to answer questions, take me to a project site, and give a tour through the manufacturing facility.
OptiWind offers to fill a niche in the wind energy market for midsize (150-300 Kilowatt) turbines. OptiWind models will provide clean, renewable energy for schools, hospitals, municipal, commercial/industrial properties, and residential developments.
On Monday, I will post my article on my visit and interview. Please let any interested friends and associates know about the posting.
Brett
OptiWind offers to fill a niche in the wind energy market for midsize (150-300 Kilowatt) turbines. OptiWind models will provide clean, renewable energy for schools, hospitals, municipal, commercial/industrial properties, and residential developments.
On Monday, I will post my article on my visit and interview. Please let any interested friends and associates know about the posting.
Brett
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Wind Power Technology - Manufacturer Interview - OPTIWIND
This Friday I will have the opportunity to visit the the corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility for OPTIWIND. I will be meeting with David Hurwitt, Vice President of Marketing.
I am excited to be able to sit with David and ask him questions about this new technology company, its products, and lessons learned during the permit and licencing process from the manufacturer point of view.
Being able to ask questions concerning differences in the OPTIWIND product line and other wind turbine designs will be a value to readers of Brett Talks Tech and anyone that is interested in wind power technology.
What are the permit requirements a potential end-user may have in his local community? What are the potential problems for both end-user and installer? What has the company experienced to date in overcoming those problems? And how does the OPTIWIND company help to facilitate the installation process for their client?
Are there minimum space requirements? How about environmental impacts and regulations?
These questions will have a real impact on anyone considering wind turbine technology, and offer ways to be pro-active in the process.
I invite all of you to use the keyword OPTIWIND in your search engine to read all articles and press releases for this technology and company.
The OPTIWIND web site is http://www.optiwind.com/.
I will be posting the interview over the weekend. Please tell any friends and associates that are interested in wind power technology about the posting.
Brett
I am excited to be able to sit with David and ask him questions about this new technology company, its products, and lessons learned during the permit and licencing process from the manufacturer point of view.
Being able to ask questions concerning differences in the OPTIWIND product line and other wind turbine designs will be a value to readers of Brett Talks Tech and anyone that is interested in wind power technology.
What are the permit requirements a potential end-user may have in his local community? What are the potential problems for both end-user and installer? What has the company experienced to date in overcoming those problems? And how does the OPTIWIND company help to facilitate the installation process for their client?
Are there minimum space requirements? How about environmental impacts and regulations?
These questions will have a real impact on anyone considering wind turbine technology, and offer ways to be pro-active in the process.
I invite all of you to use the keyword OPTIWIND in your search engine to read all articles and press releases for this technology and company.
The OPTIWIND web site is http://www.optiwind.com/.
I will be posting the interview over the weekend. Please tell any friends and associates that are interested in wind power technology about the posting.
Brett
Saturday, July 4, 2009
July 4th, Yes - "Independence" Day, Not Quite Yet
July 4th, Independence Day is being celebrated today in cities and towns across America. It is a summertime holiday, three-day weekend, filled with neighborhood parties, hometown parades, and firework displays.
A national day of celebrating the birth of our new country, prepared to stand on its own and make its place in history amongst the world's nations.
But where is that independent spirit and how does our nation stand today?
Our country is at the mercy of oil producing nations for energy.
Our country is under debt to nations that fundamentally differ from our own, especially regarding personal freedoms and individual rights.
Our citizens are burdened with over-taxation and government agencies that seem to regulate businesses and individuals acording to the wants of special interests and lobbyists.
Most of our rivers and lakes are so polluted that there is a limit on eating fresh fish. Our oceans are over-fished and are still used as a garbage dump for plastics and waste.
Family and local farms are being priced out by agricultural corporations and our food is now almost factory direct and modified.
Sounds bleak?
I don't think it has to be. I believe change is coming for America (again). I believe there is a new movement and mindset within our country.
Americans must demand action from their government Representatives on local, state, and federal levels to build alternative energy power plants in the regions that will produce the most energy for the practical technology.
Large solar farms and solar chimney technologies need to be developed in the West and Southwest.
Hydro-electric power plants need to be expanded and modernized for full energy producing potential.
Wind power farms need to be established in the states that have a high wind basin and on our coasts.
Geo-thermal energy along with passive and active solar technology should be part of any new residential, commercial, or municipal construction.
Technology that burns garbage and waste in urban centers needs to be safe for the local population and environment.
New power grids and ways of transmission need to be designed so that power generated from remote "energy farms" can be delivered to urban centers and other locations.
We as citizens need to demand action from our government officials for smart and bold decisions on our energy policies or vote for new Representatives.
As an individual citizen of this nation I can make choices that will affect and support movements that will bring a true independence to our nation's future and future citizens.
I assure all of you, the taxes, stripping of natural resources, and over burdening regulations that caused our symbolic forefathers to overthrow British authority in America will be nothing like what is in store for us for us when our oil producing and debt buying masters come to collect.
Brett
A national day of celebrating the birth of our new country, prepared to stand on its own and make its place in history amongst the world's nations.
But where is that independent spirit and how does our nation stand today?
Our country is at the mercy of oil producing nations for energy.
Our country is under debt to nations that fundamentally differ from our own, especially regarding personal freedoms and individual rights.
Our citizens are burdened with over-taxation and government agencies that seem to regulate businesses and individuals acording to the wants of special interests and lobbyists.
Most of our rivers and lakes are so polluted that there is a limit on eating fresh fish. Our oceans are over-fished and are still used as a garbage dump for plastics and waste.
Family and local farms are being priced out by agricultural corporations and our food is now almost factory direct and modified.
Sounds bleak?
I don't think it has to be. I believe change is coming for America (again). I believe there is a new movement and mindset within our country.
Americans must demand action from their government Representatives on local, state, and federal levels to build alternative energy power plants in the regions that will produce the most energy for the practical technology.
Large solar farms and solar chimney technologies need to be developed in the West and Southwest.
Hydro-electric power plants need to be expanded and modernized for full energy producing potential.
Wind power farms need to be established in the states that have a high wind basin and on our coasts.
Geo-thermal energy along with passive and active solar technology should be part of any new residential, commercial, or municipal construction.
Technology that burns garbage and waste in urban centers needs to be safe for the local population and environment.
New power grids and ways of transmission need to be designed so that power generated from remote "energy farms" can be delivered to urban centers and other locations.
We as citizens need to demand action from our government officials for smart and bold decisions on our energy policies or vote for new Representatives.
As an individual citizen of this nation I can make choices that will affect and support movements that will bring a true independence to our nation's future and future citizens.
I assure all of you, the taxes, stripping of natural resources, and over burdening regulations that caused our symbolic forefathers to overthrow British authority in America will be nothing like what is in store for us for us when our oil producing and debt buying masters come to collect.
Brett
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Wind Power Energy - Connecticut Style part 2
I have made contact with the company that will be installing a 200' Wind Turbine on a local farm here in Connecticut.
OPTIWIND is a start up company with an impressive team and product line. Please visit their web site at http://www.optiwind.com/. Its a clean, easy to read introduction to OPTIWIND and their products.
I will be meeting with David Hurwitt, Vice President of Marketing, about some of the issues facing this new company. In yesterday's post I discussed what some of those issues an alternative energy company may face.
My first impression of Mr. Hurwitt is that he is very willing to discuss his company, products, and the importance of wind power to our nation's energy policies. Although passive or active solar power can be a part of any sustainable home or commercial building, only harnessing wind will support the sole power needs of an industrial building, school, or large municipal complex with sustainable energy, especially here in the Northeast.
I am looking forward to meeting David this next week and posting our conversation.
Brett
OPTIWIND is a start up company with an impressive team and product line. Please visit their web site at http://www.optiwind.com/. Its a clean, easy to read introduction to OPTIWIND and their products.
I will be meeting with David Hurwitt, Vice President of Marketing, about some of the issues facing this new company. In yesterday's post I discussed what some of those issues an alternative energy company may face.
My first impression of Mr. Hurwitt is that he is very willing to discuss his company, products, and the importance of wind power to our nation's energy policies. Although passive or active solar power can be a part of any sustainable home or commercial building, only harnessing wind will support the sole power needs of an industrial building, school, or large municipal complex with sustainable energy, especially here in the Northeast.
I am looking forward to meeting David this next week and posting our conversation.
Brett
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Wind Power Energy - Connecticut Style
I have been told about a company here in Connecticut that recently received necessary permits to install a 200' Wind Turbine on land owned by a local farmer.
The power generated by the Turbine will be used to supply power to the farm house and out-buildings and the extra power generated will be sold to the local power company.
I am trying to reach the company that will do the installation to see if they would be willing to sit down with me for an interview.
I feel that any information concerning permit requirements, problems realized and solved, the actual installation process and how much additional power will be generated will be important information for all interested in this technology.
I also hope to interview the individual landowner that will have this installation. I am curious about why he chose this technology, what research he conducted, how he made his final decision, neighbor objection, and community interest.
I will post any information or pictures that I have permission to do so.
Brett
The power generated by the Turbine will be used to supply power to the farm house and out-buildings and the extra power generated will be sold to the local power company.
I am trying to reach the company that will do the installation to see if they would be willing to sit down with me for an interview.
I feel that any information concerning permit requirements, problems realized and solved, the actual installation process and how much additional power will be generated will be important information for all interested in this technology.
I also hope to interview the individual landowner that will have this installation. I am curious about why he chose this technology, what research he conducted, how he made his final decision, neighbor objection, and community interest.
I will post any information or pictures that I have permission to do so.
Brett
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