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Comment on Alternative Transportation — The Best Way to Save by Steph

Steph — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:18:00 +0000

Ridesharing is a great way to save money and reduce CO2 emissions. Also, a lot of states are adopting laws that will give incentives to people who carpool, one of those incentives being the use carpool lanes.

I’ve tried Craigslist and eRideshare, but one of my favorites is Amovens.com. It’s easy to post rides or find commutes. They even host holiday give-aways, such as a free $25 gas card for people who successfully set-up a carpool for the week of Thanksgiving. I would definitely recommend giving any of the above sites a try!

Comment on How Come My Electric Bill Doubled by samklein

samklein — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:05:17 +0000

this has happened to everyone. i think they’re padding the service, they’re now charging us for everything. i surely wish i had solar, i’d tell dominion where to stuff their service.

Comment on Retaining Rain Water for Outdoor use by Lewis Engle

Lewis Engle — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:55:16 +0000

I bought the pump at Home Depot. It is a Utilitech 1 hp pump motor. The inlet and outlet to the pump are fittings that accept garden hose connectors. The pump cost $150.

Comment on Retaining Rain Water for Outdoor use by Amelia

Amelia — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:40:43 +0000

This is fantastic! I am a big fan of rain barrels but am glad to see how you were able to pressurize it to use with your hose. Can you tell me a little more about the pump you purchased? Cost? Where did you get it?

Thanks so much!

Comment on Green Cleaning Recipes by kathy

kathy — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 23:27:56 +0000

Another thought: Read the label. If it doesn’t list ALL ingredients (Better Life products do) or if ingredients are unpronounceable, look elsewhere!

Comment on Generating Energy, Using Energy by raaron

raaron — Thu, 12 May 2011 12:36:02 +0000

That’s an interesting post. We clearly have similar interests.

Comment on Generating Energy, Using Energy by Electric vehicles: the tip of the Smart Grid spear | thinkd2c

Electric vehicles: the tip of the Smart Grid spear | thinkd2c — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:26:27 +0000

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Comment on Smart power meter paranoia in California by raaron

raaron — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 19:24:41 +0000

I’m a civil liberties person myself, but I have to confess that I don’t understand the danger. Compared to credit card companies, banks, and telecommunications companies — which have vast amounts of information on each customer’s behavior and interests — what info could the power companies collect that would infringe on personal liberties? I’d like a concrete example, because I can’t think of one. Power companies seem to me to be very far down the list of dangers to personal liberties.

Comment on Low Flow Toilets by Paying Too Much for Water? – Cut Indoor Water Use by 30% // Greening Neighborhoods

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:37:36 +0000

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Comment on Low Flow Toilets by Paying Too Much for Water? – Cut Indoor Water Use by 30% // Greening Neighborhoods

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:41:05 +0000

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