Author: Jesse Malcomb
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According to unknown sources inside Xcel and local industry rumblings, the Xcel Solar Energy rebate may soon be reduced. There’s speculation that this change could come any time between now and November, but the amount of the reduction is unknown.

In early October 2008, Xcel announced a solar rebate reduction of $1 per watt (from $4.50 to $3.50 per watt). The announcement gave the industry about a one month warning - prompting over a thousand solar rebate applications in October, by far a record for Colorado.

This time, Xcel has indicated that there will be no warning - the rebate reduction will take place as soon as it’s announced and any new applications after that will be subject to the lower rebate.

If you are interested in solar for your home or business, now is the time to act. This rebate reduction could happen in November, but it could also happen tomorrow morning.

Applying for a solar…

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Website: http://www.terracurve.com/2009/08/05/green-limo-service-pull…

Since its plans’ inception, the new Las Vegas CityCenter has been promising more and more sustainable features than we can even keep up with. Keeping stride, even getting to the property will be an innovation in green with a new fleet of compressed natural gas-powered stretch limousines (CNG).

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Website: http://www.terracurve.com/2009/08/05/hurricanes-are-no-match…

The popular airline has recently unveiled its “Weather or Not Getaways Protection Policy” that protects travelers - or as they call them “jetters” - in the event of a hurricane-induced flight cancellation. The new policy aims to boost customer confidence in down travel economy in the face of hurricane season.

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In a couple of weeks, the kids will be returning to school.  Make this year a PVC free school supplies year.  Why?

According to the Center for Health, Environment, and Justice,

“Many children’s school supplies, such as lunchboxes, backpacks and binders, are often made out of PVC—a toxic plastic that is dangerous to our health and the environment. PVC is unique among plastics because it contains dangerous chemical additives. These harmful chemicals include phthalates, lead, cadmium, and/or organotins, which can be toxic to your child’s health. What’s worse is the danger these chemicals pose- phthalates and other toxic additives can leach out or evaporate into the air over time posing unnecessary dangers to children.  Over 90% of all phthalates are used to soften or plasticize PVC products – that’s over 5 million tons a year!  Children are at risk from even small exposures to these toxic chemicals. That’s why it’s important to purchase PVC-free school…

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Grasscycling is a leaving your glass clippings on your lawn, allowing them to decompose and fertilize your lawn. I learned about it from a RecycleWorks brochure.
Benefits:

Reducing waste that goes into landfill
Healthier lawns
Less costs due to elimination of disposal and collection

You basically do not cut any more than 1/3 of the length of [...]

Related posts:

1. Artificial Grass
2. New Electronics Recycling Centers
3. New iPhone 3GS - Recycling iPhones and Electronics

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