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High temperature collectors concentrate sunlight using mirrors or lenses and are generally used for electric power production. STE is different from photovoltaics, which convert solar energy directly into electricity.
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The Sierra Club's Top 5 Reasons to Vote Tuesday
Between the TV ads, the mail, the email, Facebook, and even phone calls and door knocks, you're probably aware that there's an Election on Tuesday November 2nd. That's this Tuesday, as in a few days after Halloween and just three days away.
Check out the Sierra Club's Top 5 Reasons to Vote, see who the Sierra Club endorsed in your state and then pass it along to your friends and family to remind them about Election Day on Tuesday!
While we've been through the emotional highs of Inauguration to the lows of a failed climate bill and everywhere in between since the last election in 2008, the Sierra Club remains full of hope.
This year's election is critical. It's truly a battle out there - with many vital energy and environmental issues at stake, lots of key votes coming up in Congress in the coming session and another presidential campaign just around the corner.
See you at the polls, thanks for all that you do to protect our environment.
New York Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency
....from DSIRE:
New York Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency
Financial Incentives
Corporate Tax Credit
Green Building Tax Credit Program (Corporate)
Green Building Incentive
Riverhead - Energy Conservation Device Permitting Fees
Industry Recruitment/Support
NYSERDA - Clean Energy Business Growth and Development
NYSERDA - Energy Star Home Builders
NYSERDA - Renewable, Clean Energy, and Energy Efficient Product Manufacturing Incentive Program
PACE Financing
Local Option - Municipal Sustainable Energy Programs
Babylon - Long Island Green Homes Program
Personal Tax Credit
Green Building Tax Credit Program (Personal)
Refundable Clean Heating Fuel Tax Credit
Solar and Fuel Cell Tax Credit
Property Tax Incentive
Energy Conservation Improvements Property Tax Exemption
Local Option - Solar, Wind & Biomass Energy Systems Exemption
New York City - Property Tax Abatement for Photovoltaic (PV) Equipment Expenditures
Sales Tax Incentive
Residential Solar Sales Tax Exemption
State Grant Program
NYSERDA - Assisted Home Performance Grants
State Loan Program
NYSERDA - Energy Star Financing Program
NYSERDA - Residential Loan Fund
State Rebate Program
New York - Residential Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program
NYSERDA - Energy $mart Commercial Lighting Program Incentives
NYSERDA - Energy $mart Multifamily Performance Program
NYSERDA - Energy $mart New Construction Program
NYSERDA - Existing Facilities Program
NYSERDA - Fuel Cell Rebate and Performance Incentive
NYSERDA - Green Residential Building Program
NYSERDA - Home Performance with Energy Star Homeowner Financing Incentive
NYSERDA - Industrial and Process Efficiency Performance Incentives
NYSERDA - On-Site Small Wind Incentive Program
NYSERDA - PV Incentive Program
Utility Rebate Program
Central Hudson Gas & Electric (Electric) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
Central Hudson Gas & Electric (Gas) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
Central Hudson Gas & Electric - Small Business Energy Efficiency Program
ConEd (Natural Gas) - Residential Energy Efficiency Incentives Program
ConEd - Business Energy Efficiency Incentives Program
ConEd - Residential Energy Efficiency Incentives Program
Long Island Power Authority - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
Long Island Power Authority - PV Rebate Program
Long Island Power Authority - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
Long Island Power Authority - Wind Energy Rebate Program
National Fuel - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebates
National Fuel - Small Commercial Conservation Program
National Grid (Electric) - Non-Residential Energy Efficiency Program (Upstate New York)
National Grid (Gas) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs (Metro New York)
National Grid (Gas) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs (Upstate New York)
National Grid (Gas) - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs (Metro New York)
National Grid (Gas) - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs (Upstate New York)
NYSEG - Commercial and Industrial Efficiency Program
NYSEG - Small Business Lighting Retrofit Program
Orange and Rockland Utilities - Residential Gas Efficiency Program
RG&E - Commercial and Industrial Efficiency Program
RG&E - Small Business Lighting Retrofit Program
Rules, Regulations & Policies
Appliance/Equipment Efficiency Standards
Appliance and Equipment Energy Efficiency Standards
Building Energy Code
New York Building Energy Codes
New York City - Energy Conservation Requirements for Existing Buildings
Energy Standards for Public Buildings
Energy Efficiency Standards for State Facilities
New York City - Green Building Requirements for Municipal Buildings
Green Power Purchasing
Nassau County - Green Power Purchasing Policy
New York - Renewable Power Procurement Policy
Suffolk County - Green Power Purchasing Policy
Interconnection
Net Metering
Long Island Power Authority - Net Metering
Public Benefits Fund
Renewables Portfolio Standard
Long Island Power Authority - Renewable Electricity Goal
Solar Access Law/Guideline
Solar/Wind Permitting Standards
Guidance for Local Wind Energy Ordinances
Federal Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency
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Federal Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency
Financial Incentives
Corporate Deduction
Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction
Corporate Depreciation
Modified Accelerated Cost-Recovery System (MACRS) + Bonus Depreciation (2008-2010)
Corporate Exemption
Residential Energy Conservation Subsidy Exclusion (Corporate)
Corporate Tax Credit
Business Energy Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Renewable Electricity Production Tax Credit (PTC)
Federal Grant Program
U.S. Department of Treasury - Renewable Energy Grants
USDA - High Energy Cost Grant Program
USDA - Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grants
Federal Loan Program
Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (CREBs)
Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds (QECBs)
U.S. Department of Energy - Loan Guarantee Program
USDA - Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Loan Guarantees
Industry Recruitment/Support
Energy-Efficient Appliance Manufacturing Tax Credit
Qualifying Advanced Energy Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit
Performance-Based Incentive
Renewable Energy Production Incentive (REPI)
Personal Exemption
Residential Energy Conservation Subsidy Exclusion (Personal)
Personal Tax Credit
Residential Energy Efficiency Tax Credit
Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit
Rules, Regulations & Policies
Appliance/Equipment Efficiency Standards
Energy Standards for Public Buildings
Energy Goals and Standards for Federal Government
Green Power Purchasing
U.S. Federal Government - Green Power Purchasing Goal
Interconnection
Interconnection Standards for Small Generators
Off The Grid
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From Wikipedia
"The term off-the-grid (OTG) or off-grid refers to living in a self-sufficient manner without reliance on one or more public utilities."
"Off-the-grid homes are autonomous —they do not rely on municipal water supply, sewer, natural gas, electrical power grid or similar utility services. A true "off the grid" or "off-grid" house is able to operate completely independently of all traditional public utility services. The idea has been recently popularized by certain celebrities including Ed Begley Jr. who stars in Living With Ed television show on the Home & Garden Television network. Actress Darryl Hannah also promotes "off-grid" living and constructed her home in Colorado according to those principles."
So, what does this mean for you?
Living off the grid without reliance on public utilities for things like electricity and water is becoming increasingly more popular. If Daryl Hannah, Ed Begley and Jesse Ventura are doing it, then maybe it's something we all might consider.
Living off the grid means different thing to different people, and there are many different reasons for people to make this choice. For some it's an ethical choice to unplug from conventional energy sources. For others, it might be that they've found the perfect spot on earth and it's an easy choice to live in this liberated lifestyle.
Your first decision is; where you will Live Off-Grid? Will you stay where you are in your existing home, or will you move? If you stay in your home, you can install solar panels, dig a well, install a windmill, use energy efficient appliances, and simply conserve all your energy usage.
If you move, other considerations are; employment - will you continue to work? The commute is important and will determine just how far off the beaten path you can afford to be. Secondly, you'll want to know that wherever you are, you have access to good medical care. Research into local economic stability, local politics, houses of worship and food & water availability should be high on your list.
For sure, it's a new and liberating lifestyle, but it will take major adjustments and a real commitment in time and resources to make it work for you. You need to have a passion for this venture and be able to keep your vision and overcome obstacles you can't foresee.
If you're pretty sure you want to take this step, you'll need to learn a lot about alternative energy and energy conservation. Living off the grid means every dollar's worth of energy conservation typically saves three to five dollars in equipment costs to generate energy.
You'll have to be more involved with your energy system, and how you use the electricity you create. The electricity you produce must be greater than the electricity you consume. Living off grid is not necessarily easy. it's relatively simple to understand the energy needs of big energy consumers like: Air conditioners, Refrigerators, Heating systems, TVs and Kitchen Appliances.
But there are also power tools, hair dryers, Computers, coffee makers, washing machines and dryers - It's a long list, you probably never thought much about. In addition, there are many convenience appliances you'll also have to decide you want to live with or without. When you add up all the usage you'll discover that you will indeed probably be making additional lifestyle changes you might not have considered.
There are almost a quarter of a million people unplugged from the grid. It's a new concept, but quickly gaining acceptance and drawing more interest as the price of energy continues to be a major part of every family, or business's expenses.
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