Monthly Archives: June 2010

Solarize the White House

Symbols matter. When Jimmy Carter put solar panels on the White House in 1979, they weren’t today’s efficient electricity-generating PV panels (they produced only hot water) and the goal wasn’t to make 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue energy-independent. Nevertheless, during a historical … Continue reading →

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No on 23!

Danny’s latest on SF Gate’s City Brights; Yesterday, the California Secretary of State assigned the Dirty Energy Proposition a number: Prop. 23. The Dirty Energy Proposition may have a new name, but it is still the same deceptive measure sponsored … Continue reading →

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Idea of the Day – Lease Your Energy

“At first glance, going solar can seem like a no-brainer, especially if you live in a solar-friendly state like California or Arizona. Residential solar panels not only drastically reduce your carbon footprint, they can also trim your electricity bill to … Continue reading →

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Solar on the White House – Update

Putting Solar on the White House is really cooking now. Having surpassed the 5,000-signature benchmark, we’ve introduced a breakthrough new aspect to the campaign. Power the House, an innovative social media game engine enables everybody to become a Solar on … Continue reading →

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Offsetting summer travel: Does the sin tax work?

Planning to travel this summer? Whether driving down the coast or flying to Italy, many eco-conscious travelers buy “carbon offsets” that (in theory) cancel out the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions their trips generate. Here’s how it works: Let’s say you fly round-trip … Continue reading →

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