Off the grid – St Mary man turns to wind energy – Jamaica Observer

CHARLES TOWN, St Mary — Over the last five years, St Mary resident and retired businessman, Paul Chong has invested over $ 5 million in an energy supply system for his residence. He was prompted to invest in his own power system following the …

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BLANCHETT LAUNCHES RAINWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM – PR Inside

Actress CATE BLANCHETT returned to her native Australia on Friday (02Sep11) to promote the launch of a new rainwater collection system in Sydney. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button star headed to The Wharf to lend her support to the Sydney Theatre Company …

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California Attorney Chris Van Hook Announces Clean Green Certified Medical Marijuana Certification Program – YAHOO!

The Clean Green Certified™ system, created and implemented by marijuana lawyer Chris Van Hook, now certifies medical marijuana growers and dispensaries as compliant with the strictest standards of chemical-free of charge growing approaches, non-contamination, and …

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Water from rooftops – The Zimbabwean

“Rainwater harvesting is a simple system consisting of gutters … forcing people to dig wells at their homes. To date 805 rain water collection systems serving 2,653 households and eight schools with a total of 26,321 beneficiaries have been set up.

http://www.thezimbabwean.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=38365:water-from-rooftops&catid=70:sunday-issue

Power to the people: Carmel Valley home turns bountiful sunshine… – Monterey County Herald

Power to the people: Carmel Valley home turns bountiful sunshine…
Monterey County Herald
This Carmel Valley home is powered by a solar-energy system that is completely off the grid, with 168 panels producing 40000 watts.

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Power to the people: Carmel Valley home turns bountiful sunshine into a state … – Monterey County Herald

Power to the people: Carmel Valley home turns bountiful sunshine into a state
Monterey County Herald
This Carmel Valley home is powered by a solar-energy system that is completely off the grid, with 168 panels producing 40000 watts.

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7-unit green apartment complex sought for downtown Scottsdale – Arizona Republic

7-unit green apartment complex sought for downtown Scottsdale
Arizona Republic
LEED for Homes is a third party-verified, voluntary rating system that promotes the design and construction of high-performance green homes.

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