Sea Whale & Vet go Solar

I go by the local motel "Sea Whale" all the time. It seems that they have decided to instal solar hot water (and with no lege grant!). An earlier article this week in the "Newport Daily News" dealt with the local vet - Newport Animal Hospital- doing the same. For most home owners this just doesn't make sense financially. I recall ? 20 yrs. ago when the state & feds were giving tax credits to make all this feasible (including insulating your home). When they died, so did all the "greening." Pity. So check them out when you go by!

In my Council election proposals, I proposed starting a "greening" committee. Newport has done it. I'd certainly like more info on this topic- not just for local gov't bldgs, but for my own home.

Energy Conferece at Salve, Sept. 20

AQUIDNECK ISLAND ENERGY CONFERENCE Share the Power! September 20th!

Coordinated by Salve Regina University, Channing Memorial Church and Aquidneck Island Planning Commission

Saturday, September 20th Registration begins at 8 a.m.

Conference 9 a.m. to 5 p.m

Salve Regina University O'Hare Academic Center Newport, RI
Keynote Speaker Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
Dozens of Exhibits, Speakers and Breakout Sessions!

Solar, Wind, Geo-thermal, Green Buildings, Energy Efficiency, Renovations, Retrofitting, Sustainable Historic Preservation

Working Wind Turbine Model on Display Discover your personal energy quotient

$10 suggested Donation at the door Lunch selections available

Bringing energy conscious providers and individuals together to explore sustainable energy solutions for Aquidneck Island individuals, companies and municipalities.
Meeting space generously provided by Salve Regina University

For more information, contact Don Mallinson at dmallinson@verizon.net or Tina@aquidneckplanning.org

web: http://www.aquidneckplanning.org

We look forward to seeing you there!