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Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Wind Power Wows, Now and Later

FROM MOTHER EARTH NEWS...ABOUT WINDMILLS
Wind Power Wows, Now and Later: "Wind Power Wows, Now and Later
Clean, renewable wind energy is off to a great start in 2008, and the future could be even better."

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Community Supported Wind Power

HOW TO DO WINDMILLS LOCAL - FROM MOTHER EARTH NEWS
Community Supported Wind Power "Community Supported Wind Power
..."It’s been done successfully for decades in Denmark and many other European countries, so why not North America? Learn how you can partner with your neighbors and create clean, locally controlled wind power in your community."


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Saturday, April 19, 2008

NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer

Greg Brienza
Business type: NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer
Product types: solar PV electric systems.
Address: Plattsburgh, New York USA
Telephone: 518-562-5425"
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Monday, April 7, 2008

Agenda Of "GREEN" Events & Workshops


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Ward Lumber Mill

697 Glen Road, Jay, NY, 12941
Store:(518-946-2216) Mill:518-946-2113
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"Ward Lumber is one of the largest manufacturers of eastern white pine in New York State, producing 9 million board feet annually.

Our mill facility is located in Jay, New York. It is here that we saw, kiln dry, plane and grade pine to NELMA grade specifications. Ward Lumber supplies wholesale lumber in the northeast region and beyond. Customers, including our two Building Materials Supply locations, appreciate the quality and diversity of our WOOD PRODUCTS.

The technology used at Ward Lumber allows us to use virtually every part of each log, to mill timbers and boards to by-products. Equipment upgrades and a skilled staff ensure efficient production, quality products and superior customer service.

Ward Lumber buys White Pine Logs from regional Loggers. Select grade, #1 grade , and #2 - 10', 12', 14', 16', 18', 20' , and #3 grade. For Grade specifications, please request a Spec sheet by phone (518) 946-2110 ext 326. No logs will be bought without a prior verbal agreement."

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Earthwood Building School

Teaching Cordwood Masonry Around The World Since 1981
366 Murtagh Hill Road, West Chazy, NY 12992 http://www.cordwoodmasonry.com/
Please call Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., E.S.T. if you have any questions about books, videos or workshops: 518-493-7744 Directions/Map
"Through its course offerings, books, videos (and DVD), building plans and conferences, Earthwood strives to promote an integrated approach to home design, emphasizing energy efficiency, self-sufficiency and responsible stewardship of natural resources."

"Earthwood Building School is a small "mom and pop" business run by Rob and Jaki Roy. Rob, active in the alternative building field for 28 years, is the author of fifteen owner-building books and has conducted hundreds of workshops at Earthwood and throughout the United States. Together, Rob and Jaki have built Log End Cottage, Log End Cave, Earthwood, Mushwood and several other cordwood buildings. Jaki instructs at the hands-on sessions and keeps the school running smoothly from behind the scenes."

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Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Area "Green" Map

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