Re: The Kochs Just Made It Personal. OR The Kochs and your children OR Our Children's Lungs.

On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 1:55 PM, John Sellers, The Other 98% <info@other98.com> wrote:

The Kochs are taking aim at our children's lungs. Will you help us fight back? Yes, I will!

Dear Social Justice Warrior,

The Kochs are at it again - and this time, they're taking aim at our children's lungs.

The Koch Brothers and their Tea Party-funding oil front group, Americans For Prosperity, are suing New York's Governor, Andrew Cuomo, for taking part in RGGI (Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative), a cap-and-trade program that has forced corporate polluters to pay, and that has so far raised over $700 million for renewable energy and green jobs.

The Koch Brothers want it to be illegal for huge corporations to pay for their pollution - but they think it's just fine to make the American people pay the price.

Join us in telling Andrew Cuomo to fight back against the Koch Brothers - before it's too late.

The dirty energy Koch-Blockers in congress have thwarted attempts to address our climate emergency at every turn. RGGI is a shining example of states stepping up to the plate to protect our children's future. If it crumbles in New York, it's going to crumble across all the RGGI states along the east coast - and it'll be even tougher to challenge the Kochs in the future. We have got to stop this.

Andrew Cuomo needs to hear from us: we need him to stand up strong against the Kochs and this dirty lawsuit.

Thank you for fighting the good fight with us.

Sincerely,

John Sellers, The Other 98%

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Weatherization Tips- Home

I encourage everyone to utilize the information to Weatherize Your Home or Schedule a Free Green site evaluation and Scotts Contracting will outline a Personal Energy Plan to reduce the Costs of High Summertime Cooling Bills.

Attic Insulation-Energy Solutions-

• Part 1 on Home Weatherization Series

Attic Insulation-I've put a little information to explain Attic Insulation for a Home. 

It takes a whole house approach to Reduce a Home's Energy Needs.

• The Attic Area and Attic insulation being just one area. When Combined with a Green Roofing System- The pair combined are your First Defense Against Rising Energy Costs.

AIR INFILTRATION AREAS BE RESOLVED BEFORE ADDING INSULATION- STOP THE AIR (HOT OR COLD) FROM ENTERING OR LEAVING A HOME.

• This includes: proper attic ventilation, ceiling protrusions(Light Boxes / Ceiling Fan), access points, mechanical and electric points, Attic Knee Walls, Obtrusion's-

• Anything that will allow the unconditioned air from the Exterior of the Home

Adding Radiant Barriers for Existing Buildings-in a nutshell this bounces the Exterior Temperature back outside and the Interior Temperatures Reflected inwards. 

Radiant Barriers are being used in more Construction Projects in today's construction techniques to assist homeowners with additional savings on utility bills.

• Attached to the Underneath Side of Existing Rafters- Best Option for Retrofits

• Reflective Radiant Barriers have R-Values that range from R-3.7 to R-17 (When used in accordance with Manufactures Recommendations and Insulation Levels)

  Radiant Barriers can also act as vapor Barriers 

Prior Experience: R30 2x4 Vaulted Roof System Example #105:

• Light Color Shingles on Exterior

• 1 in roof decking

• 2x4 Rafters 16" Space

• R13 Batt Insulation

• Double Sided Radiant Barier

  • Also Acts as Vapor Barrier

• Adequate Ventilation Provided by

  • Automatic Power Attic Fan Peak of Roof

  • Proper Vents in Soffits and Gable Ends

ENERGY SAVINGS:

• Reduced the Need for 1 window AC unit in Typical Two Story Stick Built Home-

• This translates to a Savings of $30 / Month during Cooling Months or $120-$160 / Year.

  • This Application Payed for itself in the 1st Summer 06. At the time of writing this article the estimated savings for 5 yrs is $600. This Pays for 100% of the Materials used in the Green Roof Retrofit System in the Upstairs Bedroom Remodel.

• The Only drawback reported by owner (which wasn't really a drawback since it was his teen-age sons room) was the decrease in cell phone reception-

  • Caused by the Reflective Nature of the Reflective Foil Radiant Barrier.

Energy Star, Department of Energy, US Government Suggestions for Optimum Home Energy Savings (Reference Links Below)

Attic Add Insulation to meet Suggested Guidelines for the St Louis Area

• w/ no insulation Add Insulation to achieve=R38 to R60

• If existing 3-4 inches Add Insulation to achieve=R38

• Suggested needed R value of Insulation on Attic Floor=R25 to R30 Optimum  Performance would be to upgrade to: R30-R60- Green Fiber Blow-In Natural Fiber Insulation.

Insulation when used in conjunction with a Radiant Barrier can lower the Cost of Insulation by reducing the Amount of Insulation Needed

Scotts Contracting is Available to assist you in improving your “Homes Energy Efficiency”

When Scotty comes over to perform an Green Site Evaluation.

1. Scotty will inspect for the above mentioned problem areas.

2. Discuss the various solutions.

3. Next-Determine the Materials and Labor Needed to Complete and Fix the Areas Quoted in the Project.

4. I'll then submit a Project Proposal that will discuss project in detail.

5. Answer any Questions, Explain Procedures, and determine the least obtrusive time to Weatherize your Home.

6. Computerized Energy Audits for your Home for Estimated Energy Savings are also available- [Equest, Sam, HEED are just a few of the programs I am currently using. The Latest Simulated Advisory Model Beta is in the testing stages and being offered by the US Department of Energy].

Looking forward to meeting you and discussing the ways I can help with Lowering your Energy Bills for your Home or Business.

I encourage everyone to utilize the above information to Weatherize Your Home or Schedule a Free Green site evaluation-

Scotty will Weatherize You Building Against the High Costs of Ameren UE Electricity Rates that increase your Homes Summer Time Cooling Costs- Any Green Projects done to reduce energy needs reduces Pollution from burning Fossil Fuel (Coal) that creates our Electricity.

I will Save You $Money$!!!!

Scotty, Scott's Contracting

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Referrence Materials:

http://www.ornl.gov/sci/roofs+walls/radiant/rb_fig2.html http://www.ornl.gov/sci/roofs+walls/radiant/rb_02.html http://www.ornl.gov/sci/roofs+walls/radiant/rb_tables.html#table1 http://www.ornl.gov/sci/roofs+walls/insulation/ins_07.html http://www.greenfiber.com/step_one_-_calculate_your_need_how_to_install.html http://www.homedepot.com/Building-Materials-Insulation-Radiant-Barrier/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xjlZbedf/R-100052556/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

Re-posted from: Weatherization Tips

Wind Turbine-- Used Vestas V44 – 600kW-Only$199,750

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Used Vestas V44 – 600kW (50Hz)

Due to Re-powering project - This mint conditioned turbine is immediately available for sale

Serviced by Vestas

Only €140,000 EUR – ($199,750 USD)

USED VESTAS V42 - 600 KW (50Hz) wind turbine

1999  built

50m tower (3 sections)

42m rotor diameter

Serviced by Vestas

 

·       Total output to date approx. 10,000,000 kwH

·       Only €140,000 EUR – ($199,750 USD)

·       Terms – ExWorks owners site in Germany - Europe

·       Still in full operation – Early viewing before dismantle recommended

Transformer station 690kv/50Hz included!

Full Service history

Spare parts easily available

Unbelievable price!

ONLY €140,000 EUR ($199,750 USD) for this 1999 built – mint conditioned 600kW Vestas V42 on 50m tower incl. transformer station

This is a one time opportunity for any individual  who wants to start selling back to the grid or for any business who wants make a start to run their operation more responsible by feeding electricity to their business premises and contribute to reduce the carbon footprint while reducing their own electricity costs for a fraction (25%) of the price of a new wind turbines of the same quality and size.

The turbine is still in operation and can be viewed at work with full functionality testing

Approx. yearly production at 6 m/s* : 920.000 kWh/year **
Approx. yearly production at 7 m/s* : 1.345.000 kWh/year**
Approx. yearly production at 8 m/s* : 1.745.000 kWh/year **

*10 min average values, according IEA standards on hub (shaft) height
** Weibull factor k=2; 100% availability

Vestas V42 – 600kW (50Hz)

Manufacturer Specification:

·        Rated output: 600 kW

·        Hub Height: 51 m

·        Tower Height: 50 m – 3 sections

·        Rotor Diameter: 42 m

·        Year of build: 1999

·        10 kV 690 V/10 kV. 50 Hz transformer included in price

·        Contact us asap so not to miss out on this amazing opportunity!

·        Appointments only after receipt of truly signed LOI (Letter Of Intent)

·        Please do not ask us for a shipping quote

·        Buyer must dismantle and collect from seller's site

·        Purchase is subject to 7% sales commission at close of sale!

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London N14 6JS

Notice To Recipients:

This Turbine Sale Overview ("Overview") does not constitute an offer or a solicitation of an offer in respect of any securities or assets described in this Overview. The information in this Overview is merely a proposal and is provided solely for discussion and evaluation purposes.

The proposal discussed in this Overview and the information provided is subject to change without notice. The information may contain statements which are either missing information or which assume completion of matters expected to be completed in the future. Accordingly, this Overview does not purport to be all-inclusive or to contain all the information that may be required in relation to such discussions or for an evaluation of any proposal. This Overview shall not form the basis of any contractor commitment. This Overview does not constitute investment, legal, tax or other advice, and does not take into consideration the investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any particular investor.

Although all reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the information given in this Overview is accurate, it has not been independently verified. Accordingly, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy or completeness of the information and opinions expressed in this Overview and, to the maximum extent permitted by law, any and all liability in respect of such information and opinions is hereby expressly excluded, including, without limitation, any liability arising from fault or negligence, for any loss arising from the use of this information or otherwise arising in connection with it. No responsibility is accepted by MyWindPowerSystem Ltd., or any of its directors, representatives, officers, employees, agents, advisors, associates, affiliates, subsidiaries nor any other person, for any of the information or for any action taken by you on the basis of  the  information or opinions expressed in this Overview.

MyWindPowerSystem Ltd. makes no representation nor warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this Overview, and nothing contained herein is, or shall be relied up on as, a promise or representation, whether as to the past or the future. This Overview does not purport to contain all of the information that may be required to evaluate any proposed transaction.

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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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Energy Saving Tips-Insulation ROI

Misunderstood Payback Periods of Proper Insulation:

This is a huge mistake people make.  I had a consumer recently tell me that 2 years was too long to get all his money back.  If he understood Payback periods, he'd understand that he was turning down a 50% return on his money.

Now, investments that return 50% every year are EXTREMELY RARE and frankly quite exotic.  The S&P used to average 8%.  Homes used to gain 3% a year.  So here is someone who thinks 50% is too low because he doesn't understand money and he doesn't understand investments.

The truth is a 50% return on an investment in your building's insulation is possible.  But let's look at other common scenarios:

   36 months / 3 years:                                         33%
   48 months / 4 years:                                         25%
   60 months / 5 years:                                         20%
120 months/ 10 years:                                         10%

Even if it took 10 years to pay for itself (and it's very rarely that long), investing in the right insulation outperforms almost every other investment over that same time period.

The standard payback is usually between 3-4 years.  That means that the proper investment can yield somewhere between 25 -33%.  I wish there were more investments out there like that because I cannot stuff my 401k into my home!

It's a limited amount of money I can, or need to, put into my home's insulation.  And I'm not really investing in insulation per se, I'm investing in avoiding energy costs and my home's comfort and value.

There's another thing to think about here.  It's important to say the right insulation.  Most people add insulation based on R-value and never get any savings.  Why?

Air and moisture lower the cheaper insulation's ability to control Conduction.  And we know that the cheaper insulations can't stop the convection that is already undercutting their performance.  Adding more of them isn't going to stop the problems plaguing them!  That's like adding more wood to the fire.

Author: Mark Munns, Guardian Energy Technologies; Guardian Energy Tech; 2033 N. Milwaukee #136; Riverwoods, Illinois 60015 United States

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Arbor Installation by Scotts Contracting

Decorative Metal Arbor and Gate Installation See the Before and After Photos and how the Arbor Adds Charm and Curb Appeal.
  

See Entire Arbor Job Site Photo Collection here Arbor Supplied by the Bug Store of St Louis; Welding and Installation by Scotty, Scotts Contracting

Nash Properties Apartment 101

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Value of Solar Power Far Exceeds the Electricity | john-farrell-ilsr

From the ability to reduce peak demand on the transmission and distribution system, hedge against fuel price increases, or enhance grid and environmental security, solar power has a monetary value as much as ten times higher than its energy value.

The cost of residential-scale distributed solar PV is around 23 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in a sunny climate like Los Angeles, 24 cents in Colorado. While the average cost of grid-delivered wholesale electricity in many parts of the country is low (4 cents per kWh), a new report lists many ways that distributed solar adds value beyond electrons.

Distributed solar power provides electricity on-site or near to demand, reducing transmission losses, as well as wear-and-tear on utility equipment by mitigating peak demand. It also eliminates the need to hedge against fuel price swings. These benefits add 3 to 14 cents per kWh to the utility bottom line.

Distributed solar also provides value to society, by reducing the economic losses of blackouts (just 500 MW of distributed solar could have prevented the massive 2003 Northeast blackout), reducing pollution, hedging against finite fossil fuel supplies, and creating jobs. These benefits add 11 to 16 cents to the taxpayer’s bottom line for every kWh of distributed solar.

These values come at little to no integration cost, since currently low penetrations of solar power pose no threat to grid operations and balancing.

The adjacent chart illustrates the full value of distributed solar PV, using the midpoint values from the report. While this chart indicates that solar producers are paid the average price of grid electricity (which includes cheap power from fully paid-off power plants), the second chart indicates that solar is paid the avoided cost for the utility to add new generation. While solar’s value is positive in either case, the value is significantly higher when its energy is valued at avoided cost (in California, this value is often called the Market Price Referant, and is around 11 cents per kWh).

Solar’s energy value can be even higher. In a recent post, we estimated that the value of solar electricity based on the time-of-production in Los Angeles was 15 cents per kWh over a year. We discuss the value of solar power to the grid in more detail in our recently relased report, Democratizing the Electricity System.

Remarkably, much of the projected value for solar is reflected in federal and state solar policy. The federal investment tax credit and accelerated depreciation often account for as much as half of the up-front cost of a solar project, a(n) (inefficient) taxpayer-financed purchase of the social value of solar power. State renewable energy policies often require utilities to purchase the environmental value of solar in the form of renewable energy credits (RECs).

However, the grid value of solar (illustrated in blue in the charts) often goes unrewarded. This value should be captured in the price utilities are willing to pay for solar, but more often the price a utility pays is either the wholesale price (4 cents, as shown in the first chart) or the avoided cost (shown in the second chart). Neither of these prices reflect the value of distributed solar in reducing peak demand, relieving stress on grid infrastructure or avoiding grid losses.

Perversely, federal policy frequently provides unnecessary incentives to high-voltage transmission for reinforcing the grid, when distributed solar can provide much of the same value.

Solar power is not the least expensive method of delivering clean electricity to the grid, but its value to the grid and society is far greater than its power production cost. Federal and state policy toward solar policy should focus on rewarding that value and encouraging the spread of distributed solar power.

This post originally appeared on Energy Self-Reliant States, a resource of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance's New Rules Project.

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Value of Solar Power Far Exceeds the Electricity | john-farrell-ilsr