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	<title>Residential Solar Power Blog &#187; Anna</title>
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		<title>California Growers Going Solar</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:55:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[california growers]]></category>
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You will be hard pressed to find a group of people who treasure the land quite as much as farmers and ranchers; after all, their livelihood and way of life depend upon it. Farmers and ranchers realize that their future depends upon the preservation of our natural resources, and that is why California agricultural farms [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Solar Car Goes around the World, Proves Capability for Widespread Use</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:02:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Solar News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[alternative fuel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[automobile industry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gasoline]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[manufacturers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[renewable energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Solar energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[solar powered cars]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Even though we are finally feeling some relief at the pump, the painful memory of the exorbitant summer gas prices is still fresh in our minds. As we are prone to do once things become comfortable once again, we tend to slacken our pace in pursuing alternative methods of transportation. Even though we’ve been granted [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Way to Go Marin!</title>
		<link>http://solar.calfinder.com/blog/solar-contractors/way-to-go-marin/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:29:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Solar Contractors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[california]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[contractor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[estimates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[incentives]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[installer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[most installations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[permit fees]]></category>
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According to this article in the Marin Independent Journal, Marin County leads the Bay Area in the installation of solar systems. The article sites a number of reasons why Marin is so progressive. The area has always been more aware of environmental concerns, and with the recent higher energy costs and more awareness being brought [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is the Lifespan of Photovoltaic Panels?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:48:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Going Solar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cost projections]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[going solar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pv]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[residential solar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[savings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[solar costs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[solar lifespan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[solar panels]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[thermal]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Someday, we would like to have our home completely powered by solar energy. We probably will wait for our next home before making the investment. We’ve already researched the expense a bit, and even though we’re prepared to pay what is necessary, we want to be assured that the system will last for several years.
Photovoltaic [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Just Three of Our Solar Contractors</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:32:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Solar Contractors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[contractor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[referral]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[residential]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[solar professional]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[solar system]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[where to find a qualified solar installer]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Careers in the solar trade are becoming more popular and widespread. If you are considering installing a solar system in your home or business, you want to be sure to hire an experienced solar installer. In addition to highlighting new advances in solar technology, we also provide you with the free service of recommending skilled [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Reasons to Go Solar</title>
		<link>http://solar.calfinder.com/blog/solar-information/five-reasons-to-go-solar/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:04:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Solar Information]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[contractor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fossil fuels]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[installation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[panels]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[renewable energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[residential]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[roof mounts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[shingles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Solar energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[trees]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[utility costs]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If current utility costs aren’t enough to convince you to covert to solar energy within your home and business, here are a few more reasons to give you an extra boost in that direction.

The sun is a renewable and unlimited form of energy for us to tap. With enough solar farms, the sun could supply [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Florida, an Appealing Market for Solar</title>
		<link>http://solar.calfinder.com/blog/going/sb-florida-solar-and-tax-credits/</link>
		<comments>http://solar.calfinder.com/blog/going/sb-florida-solar-and-tax-credits/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:36:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Going Solar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alternative Energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[discounts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[florida]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[going solar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[incentives]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[new housing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rebates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[solar panels]]></category>

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Florida, the sunshine state and a favorite for vacationers and retirees. Looking out my window at our dreary rainy Oregon weather, Florida is sounding pretty appealing at the moment. If you already are enjoying her tropical beaches or are considering a move in that direction, these new tax credits may peak your interest.
In a progressive [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is Solar in My Neighborhood?</title>
		<link>http://solar.calfinder.com/blog/going/sb-is-solar-in-my-neighborhood/</link>
		<comments>http://solar.calfinder.com/blog/going/sb-is-solar-in-my-neighborhood/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:06:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Going Solar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[heating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[incentives]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[neighborhood solar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[net metering]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Passive Solar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pv]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[residential solar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Solar Thermal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[switching to solar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[utility company]]></category>

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It’s cold and rainy outside, and there is a good chance you have just received your first heating bill for the season. Whether you have gas, wood, or electric heat, all are pretty expensive this year, leading many of us to look for more affordable alternatives. Solar is one of the first that comes to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Can Farms Free Us From Foreign Oil?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:03:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Solar News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alternative Energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[central vermont public service]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cow power]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[farms]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[manure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[methane]]></category>
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Ever considered buying manure? Probably not, unless you like to garden or to use it around your yard. Well, you might just find yourself investing in a little manure sooner than you might think. There is a new manure-based farm-to-consumer energy program being developed dubbed Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS) Cow Power.
CVPS is the public [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Has Hawaii Gone Too Far with Solar Thermal?</title>
		<link>http://solar.calfinder.com/blog/news/has-hawaii-gone-too-far-with-solar-thermal/</link>
		<comments>http://solar.calfinder.com/blog/news/has-hawaii-gone-too-far-with-solar-thermal/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Solar News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hawaii]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Solar energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[solar incentives]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Solar Thermal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[solar water heating]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s rather surprising how drastically each state varies in solar incentive programs. Some, like California and New York, are very progressive, constantly initiating new incentive programs and resources. Others, like Alabama and Ohio, are still quite oblivious to the issue, and hardly have any incentives at all. Hawaii is one of those more progressive states, [...]]]></description>
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