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Expanding Options for Sustainable Energy Improvements By Gregory Schoenfeld
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here is a special kind of symbiosis achieved when the ideal and practical are one and the same. There is no realm in which more encouraging progress toward that balance is being made than in the field of sustainable energy. More and more, energy-efficient upgrades and ecologically sound alternative energy choices are making their way into the global consciousness, both on a residential and a commercial basis. With energy costs exploding and a challenging economy, it is not only “green-leaning” idealists who are implementing fundamental changes in how their homes and businesses operate. All that’s required is a practical look at cutting and managing cost, and the environmental benefits simply come right along for the ride. Alternative energy manufacturers, state and federal governments, and public utility companies are offering a vast spectrum of purchasing rebates, tax rebates, and low-cost financing options that can further help inspire consumers to take the plunge into a sustainable future.
Businesses and community organizations have played a crucial role in the recovery process from the recent onslaught of hurricanes in the region.
Patent system overhaul; New York revolt against federal health care overhaul; DEC to release fracking report.
Bridge Creek Catering, David Clouser and Associates, Excel Auto Glass, Creek Locks Bed & Breakfast
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