Comments for Sustainable North

Comment on The Whole Story Behind Infrared Heaters by infrared heaters

infrared heaters — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:06:48 +0000

This is some really good information, esp. about the part where you should only put these heaters in work areas.

Comment on Insulating your septic tank; identifying permafrost; putting up a wind turbine by Perry525

Perry525 — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:45 +0000

Recently, I was scoffed at for wanting to insulate my septic tank when I install it next summer. How much insulation is necessary for a septic tank?
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An interesting point! The bacteria in a septic work best at 95f.
That is converting our toilet into carbon dioxide, methane and other gases, the more converted, the less compost remaining, the longer the time between costs of emptying.
The colder the ground, the slower the bacteria work, the quicker the build up, septics down in Florida work so much better, all other things being equal.
If you are going to do it, go for six inches and remember the sides are in contact with the ground as well. Heat from the bacteria moves sideways and down into the ground as well as up.
With most septic systems, the build up comes over winter, followed by grater activity during the summer, most septics empty a few inches over the summer.

Comment on Public Lecture: A Discussion of Traditional Alaska Native Design and Construction by Steve

Steve — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:58:47 +0000

Its nice to hear that this occurred. Could you please provide notes or powerpoint presentation slides for those who do not live in Fairbanks, but are very interested in this topic. I am researching indigeonous forms for SE Alaska Climate, that may have been similar to Kodiak.

Comment on An HRV System Overview by tjomi

tjomi — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:30:20 +0000

how to design an effective hrv system

Comment on Preventing Mold Growth in Your Home Requires Moisture Control by jeff lackey

jeff lackey — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:25:50 +0000

I live on the middle floor in a condo my neighbors water heater sprang a leak 3 months later they are fixing it . the mold went to the lowest spot in the ceiling. we cut out the molding sheetrock until we didn’t see anymore. However I was told that the joist are still infected with the mold I didn’t see any mold on the wood should APPLY THE KILLS BRAND SEALANT ON THE JOISTS THAT WAS closest to the mold. Thank you. Jeff Lackey.

Comment on AHFC Home Energy Rebate Program by Maxi Beaver

Maxi Beaver — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:47:44 +0000

I would like to sign up for energy rebate program. How do I start the process?

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 Got icy window panes? Your home might be too humid by Amy

Amy — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:53:59 +0000

That’s pretty awesome information. I did not know that 30 to 40 % humidity is optimal for the indoors…I live in Arizona and it’s so dry out here, I am definitely getting a hygrometer to monitor my indoor humidy level

Comment on Rogers: Climate policy not realistic for UAF by Mike M

Mike M — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:26:53 +0000

Thank you, Chancellor Rogers, a voice of reason! In the past few weeks, with the release of information revealing the manipulation of data that has been going on among British (and we can assume other) “global warming experts”, we see something that many have suspected all along — the theory of man-induced global warming has not been scientifically validated because anyone who had information unsupportive of the pro-global warming scientists’ agenda ended up being defunded, ridiculed, marginalized, and ultimately shut out of the process. So much for “peer review” and “the scientific process”. It would almost be laughable except for the fact that the purveyors of man-induced global warming are providing politicians with the very fodder they desire for instituting draconian measures which will allow for increased taxation (direct and indirect) and control over our lives to “fix” a problem that does not even exist. I’m all for alternate energy, simply to reduce our trade deficit and our dependence on foreign nations who have ill intentions for our future. And developing alternate energy sources simply makes long-term sense. But this business of deceitful “science”, for the sake of pushing an agenda, will hopefully be exposed sufficiently that the liars and their agenda will come to full light. Perhaps the truth will set us free from a creeping tyranny.