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Why are you interested in Alternative Energy?: Common sense, energy Independence, sustainability, social reasons, political reasons, peace, practicality, professionally. Know some great people at EcoVillages. Met the Nearings who profoundly impacted my life. Produced a documentary on disconnecting from the elec co in 1986.

Looking for financing or capital to invest?: Have Alternative Energy idea or business and need financing

Interested in socializing with other members of AlternativeEnergy.com?: Yes - only casual

At 9:02am on May 15th, 2008, Jim Stansbury said…: Dennis,
We were able to go to the Merriman conference on Tues.
I thought it was quite impressive, and hope something comes of it.
Thanks for the heads up on that, I agree it was definitely worth attending.
Sorry I missed you if you were there.
What did you come away with?
Again thanks , hope to talk to you soon.
Jim

At 10:03pm on April 21st, 2008, John Howley said…: Hi Dennis! Just updated my blog. Based on another golf course conversation about green energy. Play more golf, learn more about energy. Check it out at www.HowleyGreenEnergy.com All the best. John

At 9:41pm on April 11th, 2008, John Howley said…: Hi Dennis. I responded to your last comment, but messed up and it shows only on my page. If it's not too much trouble, check out my page for the response. Thanks. John

At 11:59am on April 9th, 2008, John Howley said…: Hi Dennis! Thanks for the feedback. I'm with you. Hope it is different this time. Not entirely convinced it will be. All of our clients make their decisions solely on whether efficiency and conservation make economic sense. In the corporate mind, that means pay-backs less than 36 months. Which means solar, wind and other forms of alternative energy are not yet acceptable to most clients without heavy government subsidies. And the economy is making it difficult for governments to find the money for subsidies. I just heard that NJ probably will not go forward with a municipal energy audit program because of lack of funds.

But you may be right about Wall Street. A lot of money is going into alternative energy. Hopefully, we'll have some technological breakthroughs in solar, wind, etc. soon. And hopefully the next administration will keep their eyes on the prize -- eliminating dependence on oil and finding alternatives that are neutral on the environment.

As for the relationship between PV instalations and what my company does, there really is no overlap. We make electrical distribution systems more efficient regardless of the source.

At 3:59pm on April 8th, 2008, Paul Westin said…: Hi Dennis
I hope your new venture goes well. We live in interesting times. The changes are fascinating. Are you learning rapidly enough to suit you? You might get some value from my teaching web site www.homeenergy.wikispaces.com. It links to the best solar web sites I have found. Here's a most interesting current link: www.americangreen.tv. It focuses on solar energy develpments in Western North Carolina. Let me know if you find some great web sites I should add as new links from the homeenergy site. Warmest regards, Paul

At 1:14pm on April 8th, 2008, Jim Stansbury said…: Dennis, Thanks for the info. Now to answer your ? , if you can wait, I would. We are building a PHEV for the Auto X Prize, and so I know the technology is out there if we can do it. Soon in the next year or 2, there will be a few PHEV's out there. For now actually the best out there are the Jetta TDi's, which run 42mpg combined routinely. Hope that helps. Jim

At 11:46am on January 17th, 2008, Dennis Rowan said…: Here's the link. http://alwayson.goingon.com/permalink/post/18864
It is long over one hour. But he is so well versed and impressive. Worth the time imo. I too have hopes for the forum, was actually thinking of starting my own. May still do so.

At 11:43am on January 17th, 2008, Keith Golinski said…: Hey thanks!

It's definitely time for change and showing people how to be green is the best way. I'm looking forward to what this forum may offer. Thanks for the input. I'll have to check out your suggestion.

Take care.