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mwoolf
Joined: 19 Feb 2006
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Location: fort worth,TEXAS
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| Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 11:05 pm Post subject: solar energy |
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| Does anyone currently use a solar energy system in their house to provide electricity? Has it been economical? I've been looking into ways to make my house 'greener' and thought about solar energy systems, but I dont know where to turn. Any information would be appreciated. :D |
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Bluestem
Joined: 08 Mar 2003
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Location: N. Texas
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| Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 5:51 am Post subject: |
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| I've been designing my next house. I've decided on a combination of wind and solar power with a generator for backup. As I am planning for "off the grid", A/C has been my biggest concern. Also using rain water collection as a water source and composting toilets. |
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Tricky Grama
Joined: 06 Mar 2004
Posts: 722
Location: Plano & land at Dodd City,TEXAS
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| Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 7:24 am Post subject: solar,etc |
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I want to have both solar & wind if/when we build so it would be great if both of you would keep us all posted on your progress. We would be 'on grid' for back up but I understand if you generate more than you need, they buy it from you. (I think we'll charge an arm & a leg like they are now!)
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mwoolf
Joined: 19 Feb 2006
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Location: fort worth,TEXAS
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| Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2006 5:17 pm Post subject: |
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| I am looking for resources on making a current house 'green'. I cannot build/rebuild and live in suburbia, so my options are conditional. I just dont know what information resources are available. |
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Tony M
Joined: 31 Mar 2003
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Location: McKinney,TEXAS
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| Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2006 4:04 pm Post subject: |
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Gary Olp who is the moderator of this subject is a great local source in Dallas. There are hundreds of web site full of information but the best web site in Texas is the city of Austin. They have a green house tour coming up in May. I attended two years ago and got a lot of info.
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/greenbuilder/
Also, there is a sustainable fair in Fredericksburg each year with tons of vendors and free exhibits.
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Tricky Grama
Joined: 06 Mar 2004
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Location: Plano & land at Dodd City,TEXAS
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| Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 9:06 am Post subject: |
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Ron, I totally agree!
Of course, I'm older than dirt, but I grew up in a small KS town & we had no AC. It gets into the 100s in KS too, but a little drier probably. There were summer days that I spent in & out of wash tubs filled w/water in the yard! But the house was never stifling hot. I think we had an attic fan for nights.
Everyone needs to go to the open house Saturday 11th in Frisco-hopefully this concept will catch on.
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