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Comment on Energy Freedom Is Not Free by Lisa Marshall

Lisa Marshall — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:05:07 +0000

Great idea, I hope this gets a lot of play!

Comment on Solar in the LEED: Significant changes for solar in LEED 2009 by Bill Bartmann-_

Bill Bartmann-_ — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:04:15 +0000

Great site…keep up the good work.

Comment on What Does On-site Commercial Solar Really Cost? Portland Oregon Case Study by ECD Fan

ECD Fan — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:10:23 +0000

We exchanged a few emails with David, and I stand corrected. He pointed out that:

“Residential solar customers do in fact have to deduct other incentives from the 30% tax credit (ITC), but do not have to report other incentives as income. Commercial customers do NOT have to deduct anything before using the 30%
grant or 30% ITC, but MAY have to report other incentives as income.”

Comment on Solar and LEED 2009: An Old Challenge in A New System by Solar Energy Information

Solar Energy Information — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:09:59 +0000

Using solar energy is very good for our earth. We are saving our earth. I heartily welcome the future to utilize more solar energy

Comment on What Does On-site Commercial Solar Really Cost? Portland Oregon Case Study by Pett

Pett — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:19:41 +0000

Super post, Need to mark it on Digg
Thank you

Comment on What Does On-site Commercial Solar Really Cost? Portland Oregon Case Study by ECD Fan

ECD Fan — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:58:45 +0000

I thought the US DOE 30% Cash Grants is calculated off the balance of the cost after after all other incentives have been deducted. Meaning, in this example, the DOE grant will be 30% * (250,000-83,750-52,170) or just $34, 224, not $75,000 as you claim.

You net metering savings also look inflated (unless, of course, you can shows us the utility bill of a 36 KW DC STC system for two years in a row), and the MACRS, as you mentioned, is not for everyone.

Comment on Pink Martini Radiant in Portland by Mike Mathews

Mike Mathews — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:30:11 +0000

Glad you discovered and liked Pink Martini. They are absolutely fantastic with an orchestra, but equally good playing on their own. The only unfortunate thing for us Portlanders is that we can’t keep them busy enough in town, but we are happy they are so loved internationally and can make a living playing and recording. Thanks for covering Pink Martini.

Comment on Is Pacific Gas & Electric Opposing More Customer Generated Solar Power? by Sara

Sara — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:12:07 +0000

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Comment on A Milestone Year for Solar, but Many Miles Yet to Go. - Part 1 by GarykPatton

GarykPatton — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:16:35 +0000

How soon will you update your blog? I’m interested in reading some more information on this issue.

Comment on A Milestone Year for Solar, but Many Miles Yet to Go. - Part 1 by KattyBlackyard

KattyBlackyard — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:40:27 +0000

The article is ver good. Write please more