Comments for Sustainable North

Comment on Efficient Boilers Offer Savings, Many Choices by Paul Kirkpatrick

Paul Kirkpatrick — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:29:18 +0000

I have been reading your Blog and have great respect for your views on efficient boilers. The experience of reading your blog has been enjoyable and informative at the same time and I hope that your posts continue!
I am a great believer in saving energy and where better a place to start then your own home. I have even started my own UK business recently selling energy efficient boiler management systems (the majority of a households Co2 emissions come from the boiler) to the domestic market citing reduced Co2 and cash saving in energy bills as the incentive to buy. I am currently finding my feet in my new business very tough and was hoping that your will help raise awareness of the consumer products that are out there that can help any home become more energy efficient.

Comment on Efficient Boilers Offer Savings, Many Choices by Senalda

Senalda — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:48:05 +0000

People should read this.

Comment on Motorcycles Thrill, Sadly They Spew Pollution, Too by Ian O'Rourke

Ian O'Rourke — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:15:22 +0000

This report is so vague and misleading. Exactly what size motorcycle engine are you talking about? I’m sure there’s a huge difference between a 1400cc Harley and 500cc Honda. Okay, so the motorcycle is a bigger pollutant, but you’re still consuming less oil which adds up to fewer wars, fewer dollars going to oppressive dictators in the Middle East, and also with a higher probability of dying in a motorcycle wreck, your carbon footprint dies with you, so that’s a good thing.

Comment on Alaska college to offer first renewable energy program by April

April — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:05:39 +0000

When will the curriculum, the list of classes for this certificate be known? And where will be the first place a person can look at it? I think a program like this is great.

Comment on Recycling Old TVs Critical to Health, Environment by Andrea

Andrea — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:22:52 +0000

For those who may be interested in learning more - the company that Green Star partners with for recycling electronics is Total Reclaim, Inc: http://www.totalreclaim.com

Also, check out the Basel Action Network website - this organization certifies electronics recyclers who do so responsibly: http://www.ban.org/

“BAN works to prevent the globalization of the toxic chemical crisis. We work in opposition to toxic trade in toxic wastes, toxic products and toxic technologies, that are exported from rich to poorer countries. Alternatively, we work to ensure national self-sufficiency in waste management through clean production and toxics use reductions”

Comment on Recycling Old TVs Critical to Health, Environment by kthomas

kthomas — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:50:57 +0000

Interior Alaska Green Star will also be hosting a Television recycling event on April 11th in the WalMart parking lot.

Comment on Google introduces home “smart energy” meters by Mary Q Contrarie

Mary Q Contrarie — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:26:01 +0000

I have read that 6% to 10% of U.S. home energy usage is simply running there clothes dryers. What a simple and sustainable thing it would be to air dry all of our clothes using either a clothes drying rack or a clothes line.

Comment on Snow Accumulation on Roofs: When to Worry by Greg Sexton

Greg Sexton — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:29:26 +0000

Very interesting. I’ve always wondered how much snow my northern Arizona cabin can endure. Now I have a baseline to relate to. The last two winters have been especially gracious in the Southwest so it’s been a great cause of concern.

Comment on An HRV System Overview by kelly white

kelly white — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:56:07 +0000

I would like to know how one would go about installing a hrv unit in a house with a boiler system. Thank you.

Comment on More clean energy tax credits for homeowners by Mark

Mark — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:26:27 +0000

EnergyStar rated windows do not automatically qualify for the 30% tax credit. Make sure the windows have an ultra low U-value (.30 or below) and a .30 Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) to qualify.

Empire Pacific Window has just introduced a 30/30 plan that upgrades the windows to Loe3 (366) glass, adds argon and a Duralite spacer system. If you get a window with a .31 U-value, you are out of luck. Make sure to save your NFRC stickers that come with all EnergyStar windows.

Mark
Cal Enterprises
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