6 Trends That Will Shape Green Homes

From energy efficiency to water conservation to density, here are the issues
that will matter most to sustainable builders and consumers in 2011. 
6 Trends That Will Shape Green Homes
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6 Trends That Will Shape Green Homes

From energy efficiency to water conservation to density, here are the issues
that will matter most to sustainable builders and consumers in 2011. 
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this Green Blog Post was email via: Pixelpipe.com. Easy Set Up. Ease of Use. Program passed my first Experiment / Trial Run. Scotty

Dow Solar Shingles Update- DOW POWERHOUSE(TM) Solar Shingle

On Fri, Feb 4, 2011 at 9:22 AM, Scott's Contracting  wrote:

Latest update on the Dow Solar Shingle requests I have received.  I will supply more info when available.  Build Green, Scotty
Previous Articles:

•  http://scottscontracting.wordpress.com/2010/11/17/dow-solar-shingle-costs-ave-midwestern-home/ 
  
• http://scottscontracting.wordpress.com/2010/11/17/new-solar-roofing-option-is-win-win/ 

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• http://stlouisrenewableenergy.blogspot.com/2010/11/dow-solar-shingle-costs-ave-midwestern.html 
  
• http://stlouisrenewableenergy.blogspot.com/2010/11/new-solar-roofing-option-is-win-win.html
  

On Fri, Feb 4, 2011 at 9:06 AM, <fdowcig@dow.com> wrote:

Dear Mr. Scott,

Thank you for your interest in Dow Solar Solutions.

Dow is currently developing solar energy collection technology called Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPVs), which will enable solar energy generation materials to be incorporated directly into the design of commercial and residential building materials; such as roofing systems, exterior sidings, fascias and more.

Traditionally the costs for photovoltaic or solar power have been very high and uncompetitive and the process to incorporate them on homes has been very cumbersome for homeowners.  Dow is working with a consortium of partners to change all that.  This new innovative product and technology is designed to make solar power more accessible and affordable for homeowners, and because it can be installed by the same roofing contractor that installs conventional shingles, it will reduce installation time and costs.

Recently Dow Solar Solutions unveiled its line of DOW POWERHOUSE(TM) Solar Shingle, revolutionary photovoltaic solar panels in the form of solar shingles that can be integrated into rooftops with standard asphalt shingle materials. The solar shingle systems are expected to be available to select builders and channels partners in limited quantities by mid-2011 and are projected to be more widely available in 2012, putting the power of solar electricity generation directly and conveniently in the hands of homeowners.

Groundbreaking technology from Dow Solar Solutions (DSS) integrates low-cost, thin-film CIGS photovoltaic cells into a proprietary roofing shingle design, which represents a multi-functional solar energy generating roofing product. The innovative product design reduces installation costs because the conventional roofing shingles and solar generating shingles are installed simultaneously by roofing contractors.

For updates, please visit www.dowsolar.com  We have added your information to our mailing list.

Once again, thank you for your interest in Dow Solar Solutions.

Jenny L.
Dow Customer Information Group
www.dowbuildingmaterials.com

This information is considered accurate and reliable as of the date appearing above and is presented in good faith.  Because use conditions and applicable laws may differ from one location to another and may change with time, recipient is responsible for determining whether the information in this document is appropriate for recipient's use.  Since Dow has no control over how this information may ultimately be used, all liability is expressly disclaimed and Dow assumes no obligation or liability therefore.   No warranty, express or implied is given nor is freedom from any patent owned by The Dow Chemical Company or others to be inferred.

If you are interested in Green Building on an Investment Property Check out the Benton Gut Rehab Blog Series-Benton Gut Rehab Green Blog Series

Part 1: History

Part 2: Stone Foundation Repair

Part 3: Tuckpointing the Brick Walls pt 1

Part 4: Tuckpointing the Brick Walls pt 2

Part 5: What were they thinking?

Part 6: Paint Pro Tip #35

Part 7: Repairing Water Damage-Exterior Wall

Part 8: 1st Floor Weatherization

Part 9: See the Difference a Little White Paint Makes

Part 10: Interior Framing-Plumbing-Laundry Room

Part 11: Kitchen Framing Tip #36-Benton Rehab Project

Part 12: Water Main Repair- Benton Rehab

Part 13: Benton Rehab Project Drywall Installation and Tip: Number 1172

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6 Big Oil Companies Jump on Renewable Energy Bandwagon

Has anyone else noticed the influx of TV advertising for Companies who are now responding to the Green Initiative?  Specifically, the Big Oil Companies.

• Exxon Mobil
• Shell 
• Koch Industries (from my research they do not promote clean energy)
• BP
• Chevron
• ConnocoPhillips

Why would Big Oil companies join in the research and development of Renewable Energy Production?  (That was the question I started asking myself)  My Summary and Conclusion is at the end of Article. Scotty

I decided to nose around their websites and I've Posted information I found on the Big Oil Companies Web Sites. emphasis added by Scotty


The Following Information is from the Exxon Mobil's Energy Outlook.


EXXON MOBILE- Rex W. Tillerson, chairman and chief executive officer.-
"The growing use of natural gas and other less-carbon intensive energy supplies, combined with greater energy efficiency in nations around the world, will help mitigate environmental impacts of increased energy demand. According to the Outlook, global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions growth will be lower than the projected average rate of growth in energy demand. 

“Our energy outlook clearly points to a growing demand for energy globally which reflects improving living standards for millions of people around the world. ExxonMobil will continue to invest in technology and innovation to develop new economic energy supplies to help meet this demand while looking for ways to reduce environmental impacts,” said Rex W. Tillerson, chairman and chief executive officer. 

“The forecasts also show a shift toward natural gas as businesses and governments look for reliable, affordable and cleaner ways to meet energy needs,” Tillerson said. “Newly unlocked supplies of shale gas and other unconventional energy sources will be vital in meeting this demand.”

Rising electricity demand -- and the choice of fuels used to generate that electricity -- represent a key focus area, which will have a major impact on the global energy landscape over the next two decades. According to the outlook, global electricity demand will rise by more than 80 percent through 2030 from 2005 levels. In the non-OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) countries alone demand will soar by more than 150 percent as economic and social development improve and more people gain access to electricity. 

According to ExxonMobil’s Outlook, efforts to ensure reliable, affordable energy while also limiting greenhouse gas emissions will lead to polices in many countries that put a cost on carbon dioxide emissions. As a result, abundant supplies of natural gas will become increasingly competitive as an economic source of electric power as its use results in up to 60 percent fewer CO2 emissions than coal in generating electricity. Demand for natural gas for power generation is expected to rise by about 85 percent from 2005 to 2030 when natural gas will provide more than a quarter of the world’s electricity needs. Natural gas demand is rising in every region of the world but growth is strongest in non-OECD countries, particularly China where demand in 2030 will be approximately six times what it was in 2005." Article Continues 

Next Clipped article from "Risk Factors"

Government sponsorship of alternative energy. Many governments are providing tax advantages and other subsidies and mandates to make alternative energy sources more competitive against oil and gas.  

Governments are also promoting research into new
technologies to reduce the cost and increase the scalability of alternative energy sources. 

We are conducting our own research efforts into alternative energy, such as through sponsorship of the Global Climate and Energy Project at Stanford University and research into hydrogen fuel cells and fuel-producing algae. Our future results may depend in part on the success of our research efforts and on our ability to adapt and apply the strengths of our current business model to providing the competitive energy products of the future. See "Management Effectiveness" below. Continues


Shell Article Link

Shell is involved in 11 wind projects in Europe and North America with a total generating capacity of around 1,100 MW (Shell share 550 MW). Almost 900 MW of the total capacity come from some 722 wind turbines of eight wind projects in the USA that are part of a 50:50 joint venture. The biggest single one, the 264 MW Mount Storm wind project in West Virginia, USA, began operations in 2008.

We are also 50:50 partners in three joint-venture wind projects in Spain, Germany and the Netherlands. All in all, they involve a total of some 170 wind turbines with an aggregate capacity of some 200 MW Continues Here

  WATCH VIDEO: Oil Billionaires Fight Climate Legislation

Oil billionaires David and Charles Koch ...Koch Industries, the nation's second-largest private company with oil refineries and pipelines

LINK... each year, Koch Industries is likely responsible for about 300 million tons of carbon dioxide pollution every year. Flint Hills Resources, Koch's refining subsidiary, processes 300 million barrels of oil a year. This one company -- with its refining, pipeline, chemical, fertilizer, cattle, and forestry operations -- is involved in up to five percent of the entire United States 7-gigaton carbon footprint. Continues

Read more about Koch:
'Financial Kingpin' of Climate Change Denial Exposed: Koch Industries Outspends Exxon 3-to-1

BP 
"is contributing to the growing low-carbon energy sector by focusing on technologies that we believe we can build into substantial long-term businesses"
From Page: BP Alternative energy

Our low-carbon businesses

Developing large-scale businesses to compete with traditional forms of power and fuel

Biofuels

Working to provide sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels for transport

Wind power

Our growing US-based wind power business

Solar power

Focusing on efficiency and innovation in harnessing the power of the sun

Carbon capture and storage

Playing a leading role in one of tomorrow’s key energy technologies

   

Case studies 

 

Chevron and Solar

Harnessing the Sun's Energy link

Chevron Energy Solutions (CES), a Chevron subsidiary, is the nation's largest installer of solar energy systems

ConocoPhillips  is committed to protecting the environment that we share. We implement high environmental standards in order to ensure that our actions today will not only provide the energy needed to drive economic growth and social well-being, but also secure a stable and healthy environment for tomorrow. Health, Safety and Environmental Policy, Management System and Audits A comprehensive Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policy governs our efforts to improve our health and safety performance as well as our environmental stewardship. read more... Climate Change At ConocoPhillips we believe climate change is occurring and that human activity, including the burning of fossil fuels, is a contributing factor.  read more... Energy Efficiency Since the combustion of energy is a primary contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, we continually strive to make our operations more energy efficient. read more... Ever-Cleaner Energy ConocoPhillips believes that a secure energy future depends on utilizing a diverse mix of energy sources that are reliable, available and environmentally responsible. read more... Clean Air ConocoPhillips continues working to reduce air emissions from our operations read more... Clean Water ConocoPhillips recognizes that water management is an important worldwide issue and that it is critical to the sustainability of our business. read more... Biodiversity We recognize the importance of protecting and promoting biodiversity, particularly in sensitive areas. read more... Material Efficiency Being good stewards of the environment includes setting standards for waste management, minimization and decommissioning. read more... Remediation We give serious attention to our duty to restore properties impacted by our operations. read more... Environmental Fines and Penalties In 2008, environmental fines and penalties levied on ConocoPhillips totaled approximately $2.2 million. read more...

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Summary

• Times are changing with the demand for clean energy.  The demands are coming in many forms: increase in population, carbon taxes, peer support, investor relations, Global Government Officials, customer requests, Clean Energy or Non-Polluting Energy Needs "World Wide", etc 
• When I read all that the Big Oil companies are getting involved with clean energy production.  It confirms my thinking and believe that: "Renewable Energy from Clean Energy Sources" will become an integral part of all Home and Business Energy Needs.  
• More to Come

Future Article: How did the Investments by Big Oil Companies Increase the Cost of Renewable Energy

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Missouri Energy Policy News

MCE Monthly Digest ( Missouri Coalition for the Environment)
 

Once a month, MCE sends a brief update on the work of each of our program areas. If you'd like to receive a program's more frequent updates, click the "update profile" link at the bottom of this email.

 

Clean Energy Program

Renew Missouri works to advance renewable energy and energy efficiency in Missouri.

• Yesterday, the Missouri Legislature passed SCR 1. The MO Renewable Energy Standard (RES) was previously expected to create 9,000 jobs and generate $2 billion in economic activity for Missouri. Removing the geographic sourcing provision will significantly reduce the likelihood of in-state renewable energy development, new jobs, and economic investment. Please sign our Open Letter asking the Governor to veto this job-killing measure.

• Last week, Renew Missouri, the Wind Coalition, and MOSEIA held a Wind and Solar Day at the State Capitol. The event attracted more than fifty wind and solar industry representatives to the Capitol to talk with legislators about the jobs and economic benefits renewable energy can bring to Missouri.

• On March 29th, it's your chance to visit the Capitol and educate legislators about critical environmental issues. Join us, the Missouri Sierra Club, and Missouri Votes Conservation in Jefferson City on Tuesday, March 29 for Conservation Lobby Day. Experience first-hand how policy-making works and voice your support of sustainable state policy. We'll set up small group meetings with legislators and train you on all the how to's. All you need to do is register today!

Clean Water Program 

The MCE Water Program works to promote Missouri's water quality, preserve and restore floodplains and wetlands, and advocate for sustainable stormwater management in our state.

• MCE welcomes Thomas Bennett as our new Wetlands/Floodplain coordinator. Thomas has more than five years of experience in natural resource management, monitoring, planning and design. A Florida native, he comes to St. Louis from Oregon where he gained extensive experience using and applying GIS technologies in energy, watershed and environmental work. He also is active in outdoor pursuits and has led bicycle adventure tours in the western U.S. and Hawaii.

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SALE: PALLETS of Solar panels, from $1.91/watt- Updated Pricing

Updated Solar Panel Pricing Guide as of March 1, 2011 Create Clean Energy with Solar Photovoltaic Energy Producing Systems. Build Green, Scotty

If looking for full 40' container pricing for any of the following, just let me know. Prices drop according to volume of purchase.Westinghouse Solar, Canadian Solar, REC, Kyocera, Sharp, Del Solar, UE Solar, Sun Tech, Centinnial

Canadian Solar cs6p 230 poly, $1.96/watt for a few pallets full, $1.91/watt for 6 pallets +;

REC 220 watt poly and; 230 watt poly, $2.06/watt for 1 to 3 pallets, $1.91/watt for 4 to 6 pallets, $2.00/watt for 7 pallets+;

The REC prices INCLUDE FREE SHIPPING TO ANY CITY IN CONTINENTAL U.S.A.

Kyocera kd 235 gx-LFB poly, ARRA compatible, $2.10/watt for 40 kw minimum order; $2.04/watt for full 40' container load;

Suntech 180 watt & 185 watt mono panels, $2.02/watt for minimum 100 solar panels. 

DelSolar 225 watt poly panels, $1.95/watt for full pallets of 40 panels, min. order 1 pallet.

ONTARIO, CANADA-made panels for MicroFIT program:

UE Solar 230 watt poly panels, $2.32/watt for minimum 100 solar panels; $2.30/watt for 100kw+.

Centennial 230 watt panels, $2.30/watt for minimum 100 kw order.

 ALSO, got new 220 watt MICRO-INVERTERS made in Ontario Canada, in stock now!

These new micro-inverters have an alert system that emails you and calls your cell phone if someone tries to steal a solar panel from your array. Does same if panel stops working for any reason.

It also produces both real-power AND reactive power, for use in many unique grid-tie and off-grid applications. And they can be turned on and off remotely from your i-phone! Call for details and pricing!

ONE MORE THING....for those manufacturing their own panels (or getting ready to), I have high quality U.S. made mono and poly 6" solar cells, prices competitive w/Taiwan and China. email for details.

Contact Scotty, Scott's Contracting scottscontracting@gmail.com  for additional information


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