We just finished a new (fire killed log) home "off the grid" with a photovolitaic system, it was a lot of fun putting it together. Love to help if you have any questions. I have a diesel backup generator so thats how I got involved in the BioDiesel. Life is good (especially off the grid)! Luke
>From: Jonathan Dunlap <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org >To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org >Subject: Re: [Biofuel] PBS Green Building show >Date: Sat, 1 Apr 2006 09:04:29 -0800 (PST) > >Mike, > Thanks! I am adding to one of my homes. I am adding Solar and batteries >to reduce my power bill and will now think about what I will use to the >addition. > Thanks, > Jonathan > >Michael Luich <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://www.buildinggreentv.com/ > >Apparently PBS is picking up a 13 episode series about building green >homes. It hasn't been scheduled yet but is supposed to be this summer. >I'll keep my eye out for airdates and should be able to share the >episodes. > >Mike Luich > >--------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > >Producers Michael Mattioli and Kevin Contreras > >of Special Finish Films, present "Building Green," the PBS home >improvement television series about creating gorgeous homes that are >healthier, more energy efficient, and better for the environment. >Every phase of sustainable construction is presented by host Kevin >Contreras, who explores green building from all angles, sharing >information and showing lots of in depth, "how-to" build greener >homes. Natural home products and techniques like straw bale building >are covered in detail to show the infinite ways to build a healthy >house. Segments like "Saving Green" and "Easy Steps" show viewers >what they can do in real world circumstances to make choices to build >green. Buildinggreentv.com > >is a guide to integrating green building products, services, and other >resources into living green. > > >Building Green World Premieres > >at the Santa Barbara Film Festival! > > > >Building Green Goes Mainstream > >At "Building Green" we are committed to bringing you the best >information on technology, people, products, and ideas to make your >home healthier, your life more enjoyable and your footprint lighter on >the planet. That is why we are constantly talking to the best and >brightest minds in green building, researching the newest inventions, >rediscovering ancient techniques, and attending workshops and >conferences around the world. We stay informed to keep you informed. > >Our projected air date is Summer 2006, and we are speaking with the >most forward thinking corporations on the planet about joining forces >to help bring the American people this vital information. 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