I think another thing you will notice is that even when a homeowner or user gets ready to invest in solar technology they will get on the net and order product...
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Richard D. Kelley
rdkelley@...
Dec 29, 2003 4:34 pm
I think that is quite valid. After considering this for a while I do have doubts about Texas as a good market. If I lived in California, North Carolina, or...
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tjwangvs
Dec 29, 2003 5:37 pm
... I cannot speak for the group or its guidelines (?), but I for one have no objection to directly alternative energy business mention here for one very...
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tjwangvs
Dec 29, 2003 5:46 pm
"In discussing his underlying philosophy for the Solar Impulse project, Piccard said, 'To be able to build and fly an aircraft that uses no fossil fuels and...
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tjwangvs
Dec 29, 2003 6:06 pm
... Shopping for price is done in mature commodity markets, not emerging markets. People shop for price in well-known, commonly available items that are...
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tjwangvs
Dec 29, 2003 6:14 pm
What do I think of that (below)? I think that if we don't quickly get our renewable energy act together, our nation will be in deep doo-doo. reply to solar at...
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tjwangvs
Dec 29, 2003 6:29 pm
... It's intolerable that associations would stand in the way of renewable energy in this way. We need to work with Austin to get a law that reads the riot...
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Kevin L. Conlin
kconlin@...
Dec 29, 2003 6:38 pm
I noticed that you didn't sign your name after your ignorant comment about there being no brick and mortar solar businesses here in Houston. I'm glad no one...
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tjwangvs
Dec 29, 2003 7:37 pm
... Not to me. What's exciting to me is the prospect of displacing all or most of the utility bill. If by "boring" you mean low or no maintenance, that's...
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tjwangvs
Dec 29, 2003 8:01 pm
Hi Kevin, Thanks for the really meaningful reply. First, I don't believe in blathering my name, email address and phone numbers all over the Internet. One of...
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Michael Christie
mchristi@...
Dec 29, 2003 10:09 pm
Sirs, I have a functioning solar system that powers my home and I live in Harris County. Granted it is not a very big system (like so many other people ...
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Michael Christie
mchristi@...
Dec 29, 2003 10:10 pm
... From: tjwangvs [mailto:tjunker@...] Sent: Monday, December 29, 2003 10:29 AM To: hreg@yahoogroups.com Subject: [hreg] Re: DOE Priorities "It's...
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lhu@...
Dec 29, 2003 10:27 pm
Please do brag and tell all the details of your system so we can benefit from your experience. I would love to have an zero energy bill every month! Thanks, ...
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Jim & Janet
txsolarguy
Dec 29, 2003 11:21 pm
Kim & Garth Travis wrote: These rules apply to everyone that lives by DOT, not just trucking companies. Kim, What you stated was exactly the point on one of...
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tjwangvs
Dec 30, 2003 12:08 am
Yes indeed! Even if you don't think your system is very big, complete independence from the grid is an admirable achievement! Brag away. Tell us all about...
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James Ferrill
jtferr
Dec 30, 2003 5:27 am
... We already have this. They're called HREG meetings. Here's a link with more information: http://www.txses.org/hreg/events.php Thank you for your interest. ...
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James Ferrill
jtferr
Dec 30, 2003 6:11 am
... It hasn't changed yet. Let us know when it does. I build things. I'm not a politician or a lobbyist. If lobbying is your thing, go ahead and do it. But...
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C.C. Foster
c_c_foster@...
Dec 30, 2003 1:52 pm
PV grid connections to CenterPoint / Reliant or the other local utilities are not even difficult. However, they require high quality, safe, reliable equipment...
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Richard D. Kelley
rdkelley@...
Dec 31, 2003 4:08 am
I build things. What do you build James? Thank you, Richard D. Kelley, PMP Certified Project Manger Rdkelley@... (281) 933 - 3958 ... From: James Ferrill...
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James Ferrill
jtferr
Dec 31, 2003 5:54 am
... All kinds of stuff, really. In the past five years, I've built a 16x18 deck, a shed, sprinkler system for the yard, 150 gallon split-level pond, conduit...
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Joseph
joseph@...
Dec 31, 2003 9:47 am
Hi All: I have been trying to figure out what pump to use in a drain back solar water heating system. It should meet the requirements: 1. will pump the 20 feet...
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Mike Ewert
mkewert
Dec 31, 2003 2:22 pm
Thank you for the positive comments Mr. Christie and thank you to the others who have responded with information about solar in Houston. As for Mr. Junker,...
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John Miggins
jmiggins
Dec 31, 2003 3:12 pm
I have enjoyed this discussion of late and commend all for the interest in how we can better meet our daily needs in a sustainable manner. Not sure what the...
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Steven Shepard
sbtdesigns
Dec 31, 2003 4:36 pm
We typically use a TACO 006 or 009 series pump for this type of application. We use AC pumps because AC power is readily available in most homes. A DC pump...
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Kevin L. Conlin
kconlin@...
Dec 31, 2003 4:38 pm
Hi Joseph, I can't answer your question about the PV driven pumping system, but there are ads in Home Power for them. In my previous life as a solar water...
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lhu@...
Dec 31, 2003 6:21 pm
That is wonderful list of projects. It is too bad that deed restrictions forbid drying your clothes on the line. It will take a while to alter attitudes. The...
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Kevin L. Conlin
kconlin@...
Dec 31, 2003 6:36 pm
Hi Joseph, I forgot to mention that we always used an adjustable flow meter with our systems in order to regulate the flow through the collectors, as...
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Mike Johnston
mj_17870
Jan 1, 2004 3:47 am
Hi, Here is a public education page on the hydrogen economy as seen through the eyes of a "think tank" Depressing. MJ Link:...
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Chris Smith
udora_man
Jan 1, 2004 4:00 am
I will be out of the office starting 12/19/2003 and will not return until 01/05/2004. I will respond to your message when I return on the 5th...
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Jim & Janet
txsolarguy
Jan 1, 2004 5:23 am
MJ wrote: Here is a public education page on the hydrogen economy as seen through the eyes of a "think tank" Depressing. Sure it's depressing. And what's sad,...
