Thursday, July 26, 2012

Solar electricity for the middle class

GOOD NEWS: Green innovation continues to grow, even in our weak economy
July 25, 2012 - Home construction and remodeling remain weak sectors of our economy. Homeowners still don’t have confidence that the money they pay to remodel a kitchen or build an addition will translate into meaningful increases in resale value. But green home improvements that save energy have stayed remarkably strong. And manufacturers haven’t stopped pushing to develop better insulation, more efficient appliances, low-watt lighting and other green products.

Growth in some areas of green technology was undoubtedly spurred by rebates and other financial incentives included in the Economic Recovery Act of 2008 and in local and state programs. Today many of these incentives have been reduced or eliminated, but green growth is happening nonetheless. Here are just a few examples of how this sector of the economy is humming along. read more>>>


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