Daily Breeze: YES: Will "Green Energy" Create Millions of Jobs in the US

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Incredible, isn't it? The number of potential jobs continues to grow. I'm not entirely convinced at the numbers being used in this article, but it is still hopeful to see a positive spin on future job creation.Also, there are Federal Tax credits for renewable energy that help pay for 30% of the system cost. Where the funding truly needs to come from is at the State level.Each State adopts a Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) and from this allocate a certain amount of funds towards reaching the RPS goal. The money, in the form of rebates and additional incentives, will help reduce the upfront investment, allowing more homeowners and businesses to adopt solar energy. I don't think the federal gov't can afford to put more money towards additional incentives so It needs to happen at a more localized level.State utility providers should be forced to provide an incentive to customers who go solar and install other alternative energy systems like wind and geothermal. Any thoughts?

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YES: Will "Green Energy" Create Millions of Jobs in the US - By Kathy E. Read

YES: From San Diego to Cape Cod, they spring up daily.

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Solar Decathalon

I posted a link to the Solar Decathalon. This is an amazing event that has been going on for a couple years now and every year more and more competitors join in the effort to construct the most efficient and attractive home, powered entirely by the sun.
Just think, years from now we could see entire neighborhoods of these homes. People living a lifestyle that is both modern, functional, and carbon free. (I don't like using this phrase, "carbon free" because I know it is not completely possible, but a home that emits "less" carbon is a home worth living.)
Take a look at this years entries and let me know what you think.
Hope you enjoy!

DOE Solar Decathlon: About Solar Decathlon

DOE Solar Decathlon: About Solar Decathlon

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start with the basics

As a new blogger I found it difficult to make up my mind on where to start. The more I thought about it the more I realized I just needed to start.
A bit of background....... i've been working in the Photovoltaic Solar Energy industry for 2 years and have fallen in love with the idea of saving the planet one roof at a time. I understand that it will take years for solar to have a huge impact, but helping just one person realize their financial and environemental goals come to fruition is reason enough for me.
By installing just one solar energy system on someones home we can prevent thousands of pounds of greenhouse gases from enetering our atmosphere. Multiply that over several years and incorporate a larger number of home owners, businesses and entire countries joining in the race and you have a significant impact on our global polution.
Now I know some of you are sceptics and some of you are fanatics. I count myself in between. I see both the environamental and financial benefits as attractive reasons for going solar. I have helped people realize their financial futures because they have taken control of their energy consumption and saved thousands of dollars doing so. Parents who now see enough money from their paychecks every month to put a little extra into little Tommy's college fund. Retired cupples who see the benefit of energy independance when living on a fixed income. Business owners who can now invest more of their earnings into growing their business and providing more jobs for their community rather than their energy bills. I have helped the concerned citizen feel more comfortable in their homes because they know they aren't dependant on the dirty, polution causing energy that has been fed into their homes for years.
I really look forward to continuing to provide insight into the thoughts and ideas I have about alternative energy and how we can use it in both the environment and our economics. Our country is in need of new ideas. ideas that spread wealth and happiness, all while preserving the beauty that is our planet. I am hear to just provide a single opinion and I hope you find it worth passing on. I look forward to reading other bloggers ideas about energy and learning where I am wrong in my assumptions and ideas.
I will do my best to provide feedback to all comments, especially to the sceptics.
All the best,
All Energy Blogger