#20 of the series
Solar Energy – having a solar energy system installed is a big investment but state or local governments now help finance the costs and can bring the project into homeowners reach. Go to: http://dsireusa.org/ to find out what rebates and incentives are available in your state.
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Two local experts in Southern California were asked where are the green Jobs? In 2008 Obama said he would create 5 million new “green” jobs over 10 years. CA Gov. Jerry Brown has likewise made “green Jobs” a centerpiece of his economic initiative. San Diego markets itself as a hub of the green economy , but will these jobs ever be more than a specialized niche in the broader economy. Two local experts were asked:
“The Revolution that Wasn’t” http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/sep/18/the-revolution-that-wasnt/
“The Green Jobs Transition” http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/sep/18/the-green-jobs-transition/
California’s Renewable Energy Resources Act: http://www.energy.ca.gov/renewables/index.html
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#19 of series
Drought resistant landscaping
Well planned landscape – strategic plantings reduce cold-air infiltration in winter and block heat gain in summer. A well planned landscape can reduce an unshaded home’s AC costs by 15 to 50%. A landscape architect can select plantings that perform these functions and plot a layout that delivers results.
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