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Heat Pumps Take on Cold Climates

Cars That Think

Such systems run on electricity rather than fossil fuels, and when the electricity comes from renewable sources, the greenhouse gas savings are substantial , the DOE says. federal government also offers tax credits and states will be rolling out rebates to offset the cost of installation. So far, the efforts seem to be working.

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Environmental Charter High School Gets Solar; Greenius Goes EcoMedia

Creative Greenius

In a still repressed economy during an era when “no new taxes” is the mindless mantra that forces cutbacks and the elimination of educational programs and resources, the only place the dollars are going to come from are nontraditional, innovative sources. You can argue the merits of that if you want, but I’m done arguing.

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