Comments for Sustainable North

Comment on Homeowners are passing on energy rebates by Sherrie Simmonds

Sherrie Simmonds — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:44:05 +0000

I regret that AHFC did not submit a correction about this article sooner. Instead of the 200 participants cited, a total of 3,339 Alaskans have completed upgrades to their homes or built new 5*+ homes and received rebates under the Home Energy Rebate Program. The 18-month deadline to complete the work began expiring in November, and 70 percent of the initial applicants participated by completing work on their homes and applying for a rebate.

Currently, the program’s funds are encumbered. Nearly 17,000 homeowners have had their initial energy rating, and AHFC has set aside enough funds to cover any rebates for which they may qualify. As the 18-month deadlines pass for each homeowner, any unused funds will roll back into the program, and AHFC will again dispatch raters to additional homeowners currently on the waitlist.

Sherrie Simmonds
Corporate Communications Officer, AHFC

Comment on Efficient Boilers Offer Savings, Many Choices by KRUSHANAKUMAR

KRUSHANAKUMAR — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:32:51 +0000

very useful information

Comment on 2009 Passive House Conference by Martin Holladay

Martin Holladay — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:03:05 +0000

For more on the Passive House conference:
“Passivhaus Crosses the Atlantic.”
http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/blogs/dept/musings/passivhaus-crosses-atlantic

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.