<![CDATA[Grist - Comment Feed for As economic indicators trend downward, the clean-tech sector is still looking up]]> Grist Comment Feed en Comment #1 by stopgreenpath http://www.grist.org/article/can-the-environmental-economy-dodge-a-recession/ Sat, 19 Jan 2008 01:47:52 -0800 http://www.grist.org/article/can-the-environmental-economy-dodge-a-recession/1 economic stimulus for green power

since the government is so eager to "stimulate the economy," why don't they get on the ball and offer some serious and meaningful programs for individuals who want to install residential solar/wind but who can't afford the capital outlay?

San Fran and Berkeley have agreed to FINANCE panels for homes, with a modest payback attached to property taxes (so the cost of the entire system is tax deductible), germany has a 100% buy-back program where utilities have to buy back all the power generated at a very good price (not "net metering").  Feds have had a 35% tax CREDIT on the table for years, but haven't bothered pushing it through.  CA cities like LA squawking at international conferences about how visionary and green they are, are offering much lower rebates than the deep red cities of Florida.

utilities already have massive payback guarantees, tax breaks, and other "stimulus" to get them to make the capital investments in power - even the ones that kill our wilderness - so let's get home-producers on the same footing.  the green economy will be front and center.

the greenest energy is that which you needn't ever produce.

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since the government is so eager to "stimulate the economy," why don't they get on the ball and offer some serious and meaningful programs for individuals who want to install residential solar/wind but who can't afford the capital outlay?

San Fran and Berkeley have agreed to FINANCE panels for homes, with a modest payback attached to property taxes (so the cost of the entire system is tax deductible), germany has a 100% buy-back program where utilities have to buy back all the power generated at a very good price (not "net metering").  Feds have had a 35% tax CREDIT on the table for years, but haven't bothered pushing it through.  CA cities like LA squawking at international conferences about how visionary and green they are, are offering much lower rebates than the deep red cities of Florida.

utilities already have massive payback guarantees, tax breaks, and other "stimulus" to get them to make the capital investments in power - even the ones that kill our wilderness - so let's get home-producers on the same footing.  the green economy will be front and center.

the greenest energy is that which you needn't ever produce.

]]> Comment #2 by davis1900 http://www.grist.org/article/can-the-environmental-economy-dodge-a-recession/ Sun, 03 Aug 2008 16:28:20 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/can-the-environmental-economy-dodge-a-recession/2 recession

The rising cost of food and fuel, and the inflation they could spark may prompt the authorities to maintain the interest rates. The rates may be at the current level. I don't think this will help our economy, and help people to pay their bills.

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davis
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The rising cost of food and fuel, and the inflation they could spark may prompt the authorities to maintain the interest rates. The rates may be at the current level. I don't think this will help our economy, and help people to pay their bills.

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davis
NEW, NEW, NEW

]]> Comment #3 by Lisa P http://www.grist.org/article/can-the-environmental-economy-dodge-a-recession/ Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:17:17 -0800 http://www.grist.org/article/can-the-environmental-economy-dodge-a-recession/3 It's getting worst!

This will probably what will happen. So if you experience a temporary shortfall of cash, then a payday loan may be what you need to get out of it. During a recession, like the one we're in, a lot more people are going to need them, and it is a good thing that they are there if you need one. However, some people are troubled by terminology like "recession" or "depression." What is the difference between the two? Well, in plain and simple terms, a recession is where the American economy, which is measured by quarters, has three or more quarters of a year, or every three months, where the total of things made here, or productive output, is less than it was in the previous three months, or quarter. So if 9 months out of a year has less production than the previous 9 months, then the economy has receded, and is therefore in a recession. A Depression is a long-term recession that results in higher levels of unemployment, and low levels of production, income, and also trade and investment. In short, one is bad, but the other is even worse. During a recession you have to take care and be responsible with your finances, but don't be afraid of a payday loan if you need one. For more info on http://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/what-are-payday-l ... Payday Loans, click the link.

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This will probably what will happen. So if you experience a temporary shortfall of cash, then a payday loan may be what you need to get out of it. During a recession, like the one we're in, a lot more people are going to need them, and it is a good thing that they are there if you need one. However, some people are troubled by terminology like "recession" or "depression." What is the difference between the two? Well, in plain and simple terms, a recession is where the American economy, which is measured by quarters, has three or more quarters of a year, or every three months, where the total of things made here, or productive output, is less than it was in the previous three months, or quarter. So if 9 months out of a year has less production than the previous 9 months, then the economy has receded, and is therefore in a recession. A Depression is a long-term recession that results in higher levels of unemployment, and low levels of production, income, and also trade and investment. In short, one is bad, but the other is even worse. During a recession you have to take care and be responsible with your finances, but don't be afraid of a payday loan if you need one. For more info on http://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/what-are-payday-l ... Payday Loans, click the link.

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