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Energy info

Alex Cannara — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:58:05 GMT

If you haven't seen this, it's quite good... http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/energyplus/ And, for water... http://waterdata.usgs.gov/ca/nwis

another roof

Alex Cannara — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:49:35 GMT

In a week another GRCC member will be stepping up to the plate and painting a home roof the same way 2141 Sterling was done. If anyone wants to see the

Re: 23 Nov Newsweek

Alex Cannara — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:34:40 GMT

And, if you can read but one page, make it 41. Then call your CA reps & the Gov & make a suggestion or two, like stop being the only oil-producing state that

23 Nov Newsweek

Alex Cannara — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:34:12 GMT

pp34-48, covers many of the issues we're concerned with, aside from (not instead of) climate change. -- Alex

1 more reason to act

Alex Cannara — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:17:13 GMT

http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1940391,00.html?cnn=yes And the Brits are establishing a coral cell bank, in order to be able to replenish some

Re: Cool Roofs Presentation: Observations and a question

Alex Cannara — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:36:47 GMT

Gail, yes indeed the oil-based coating is more correct for composite shingles. On the costs for painting, remember Rony's quote is for about $1200 total,

Cool Roofs Presentation: Observations and a question

certifiedhypnotist — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:47:19 GMT

Hi All, Before our meeting with the eco-therm salesman I had done a lot of research on the net and on the phone into reflective coatings. The eco-therm

2 Passes GreenFestival in SF good today

Elizabeth Houck — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:52:44 GMT

Hi, I have two free passes for the Green Festival in SF today (the last day.) They go to the first person who calls! Elizabeth 650 323 0313

Re: New report on October 24 Cool Roofs kickoff up on Bay Area Cool

Alex Cannara — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:52:21 GMT

Looks like we have another roof to do next week! -- Alex

New report on October 24 Cool Roofs kickoff up on Bay Area Cool webs

Nils — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:45:13 GMT

I just posted a report on our very successful "Cool Roofs" October 24 kickoff event on the Bay Area Cool website . I've included a

renewable energy presentation Tues. 11/17

Patti L Fry — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:00:44 GMT

There will be a discussion about climate change and renewable energy next Tuesday evening 7-9 PM by Dr. Evan Hughes, at the Menlo Park Library. This is

Don't forget about our monthly meeting this Saturday at 10:15 AM!

Nils — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:39:19 GMT

I wanted to remind all our readers about our monthly meeting this Saturday. The main topic will be a presentation from Michael Biel, Founder of the Ultimate

Re: Bldgs & bodies

Alex Cannara — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:59:58 GMT

Good question Arthur. White/aluminized paint is cheap and makes the roofing last far more than twice as long. If it's a petroleum-based roof (tar/composite

Re: Bldgs & bodies [6 Attachments]

Arthur Keller — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:23:46 GMT

... Which is better (assuming budget constraints precluding high efficiency PV panels), putting thin film solar like Nanosolar on a roof of an existing house

Re: Bldgs & bodies

Alex Cannara — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:28:09 GMT

Robert, I'll make detailed comments below. But, to spare folks this long, long thread, which has diverged wildly, but is exceedingly important to get right,