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CRH

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31. Fantastic, find a place near Austin to adopt, ...
Wed Nov 21, 2012, 05:51 PM
Nov 2012

research your mini climate for a tree that will survive with limited rainfall of your area. Plant one tree a year, and your carbon foot print will soon be gone. Note: it doesn't have to be your land, if you choose your tree well, and it doesn't need maintenance. Some of my best vandalism, has been on state land near freeways.

Now, I have a good situation, and try to plant one tree per month that will survive. I also provide fifty or more one year olds to others, and try to infect them, as well.

I am so happy for you. dixiegrrrrl Nov 2012 #1
How much does it cost, where do they put the panels, how big are they, how do they hook 'em up, MADem Nov 2012 #2
I'm still on the grid. I looked into the whole battery thing... Javaman Nov 2012 #55
Wow--I wish you EVERY success in this endeavor. I think it's cool as can be! nt MADem Nov 2012 #69
here's the info on the size of my solar array... Javaman Nov 2012 #78
Are they all on your roof? Do you have to clean them? nt MADem Nov 2012 #79
yeah all on the roof... Javaman Nov 2012 #80
Thanks. Jackpine Radical Nov 2012 #3
Interesting hibbing Nov 2012 #17
Not very expensive. Jackpine Radical Nov 2012 #20
I'm in the process of trying something just like that. Thanks for the info! :) nt Javaman Nov 2012 #56
Make sure your pump can run dry without damage. Jackpine Radical Nov 2012 #66
Good to know, thanks for the tip. nt Javaman Nov 2012 #67
Here are some pics: Jackpine Radical Nov 2012 #70
Very cool-you're a great role model! babylonsister Nov 2012 #4
that is great. barbtries Nov 2012 #5
When do you think that solar will be affordable? Baitball Blogger Nov 2012 #6
$1 to $3 per watt of capacity now and KurtNYC Nov 2012 #30
Well, personally speaking, I think they are affordable now. Javaman Nov 2012 #57
You Rock, Javaman! joanbarnes Nov 2012 #7
Congratulations. Rain Mcloud Nov 2012 #8
yeah, I know! Javaman Nov 2012 #58
That's great, and I'm a huge proponent of solar energy, but... JohnnyRingo Nov 2012 #9
did you notice the 6 year payback? Schema Thing Nov 2012 #15
On a personal level, yes NoOneMan Nov 2012 #27
Solar panel efficiency gains have really slowed in recent years NickB79 Nov 2012 #16
One problem is that people only see one set of options 2naSalit Nov 2012 #26
Good for you! abelenkpe Nov 2012 #10
Wow! Very impressive and inspirational. Patiod Nov 2012 #11
Very inspirational! UCmeNdc Nov 2012 #12
cool! shireen Nov 2012 #13
Sounds like a grid tie. roody Nov 2012 #40
It's a grid tie in... Javaman Nov 2012 #59
i love hearing this! personally, my effort is BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2012 #14
Having children is a fundamental part of the human--and even biological--experience NoOneMan Nov 2012 #28
What happens when your "biological drive" ends up giving you...... llmart Nov 2012 #34
Is a biological drive responsible or a phenomenon influenced by culture and religion? NoOneMan Nov 2012 #37
So is hunting. eShirl Nov 2012 #44
I agree NoOneMan Nov 2012 #49
Yeah but feral cats don't taste that nice ... Nihil Nov 2012 #50
They taste fine NoOneMan Nov 2012 #52
I'm of the no kid variety. Javaman Nov 2012 #60
no siblings here.....i dont know what it feels like to say that... BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2012 #71
What a difference it would make in this country glowing Nov 2012 #18
AMAZING...you are my HERO of the day.. Tikki Nov 2012 #19
Mother Earth thanks you and future generations thank you! Kudos! Surya Gayatri Nov 2012 #21
Another profound example of moving . . . FORWARD!!!!! Awesome! Liberal In Red State Nov 2012 #22
Congrats! eaglesfanintn Nov 2012 #23
Most cranky old folks on HOA's worry about cost Javaman Nov 2012 #61
Not for everyone, but there are 3 companies that put up solar without the upfront investment.. jtuck004 Nov 2012 #24
This article says such deals aren't that great. Kaleva Nov 2012 #53
Have a friend who did this about a year ago. xxqqqzme Nov 2012 #25
You can't drive a car with a windmill on the hood! ellisonz Nov 2012 #74
You could drive a car with a wind sail on the hood though NoOneMan Nov 2012 #76
Great madokie Nov 2012 #29
Fantastic, find a place near Austin to adopt, ... CRH Nov 2012 #31
Hopefully you're planting native trees..... llmart Nov 2012 #35
To be sure, but my surreptitious planting, often at night, ... CRH Nov 2012 #48
A very interesting idea! Kaleva Nov 2012 #47
The credit union that I belong to... Javaman Nov 2012 #62
Double fantastic, several thumbs up, ... CRH Nov 2012 #72
Remember though, I live in Austin... Javaman Nov 2012 #75
Awesome news, man. AverageJoe90 Nov 2012 #32
Good for you Moral Compass Nov 2012 #33
I live in Austin... Javaman Nov 2012 #63
We just truly need more people like you.. llmart Nov 2012 #36
There are low interest loans available via the feds... Javaman Nov 2012 #64
I have solar panels on my home too!! womanofthehills Nov 2012 #38
Inspirational, Javaman! gateley Nov 2012 #39
Excellent. My wife and I are discussing this now. . . Journeyman Nov 2012 #41
Javaman, how did you select your installer? I'm interviewing to find out how people make good mahina Nov 2012 #42
I found my installer via a friend I work with... Javaman Nov 2012 #65
Thank you! mahina Nov 2012 #77
Bravo! SariesNightly Nov 2012 #43
Imagine if we could get virtually EVERYONE on solar. GOOD FOR YOU. RBInMaine Nov 2012 #45
Oh yeah. AverageJoe90 Nov 2012 #54
That would be an electric car + solar charging station caraher Nov 2012 #68
Congratulations! And to celebrate your solar panels... KansDem Nov 2012 #46
cheers indeed Berlum Nov 2012 #51
Congrats! ellisonz Nov 2012 #73
wow that's cool. nt limpyhobbler Nov 2012 #81
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