Thursday, July 22, 2010

Mt Top Coal Removal-This is one of the BIG reasons why many of us go solar!

It would be cool if someone wanted to organize a big solar power contingent to this event.!



APPALACHIA RISING: NATIONAL MASS MOBILIZATION TO END MOUNTAIN TOP REMOVAL MINING.

Washington D.C. September 25-27th, 2010

Appalachia Rising, which will take place on September, 25 to 27, 2010 in Washington, DC, is a national response to the destruction and poisoning of communities through mountaintop removal coal mining. It follows a long history of social action for a just and sustainable Appalachia, coming directly out of the work of organizations in coalfield states. It unites coalfield residents and organizations with national allies from all walks of life.

Appalachia Rising has two components: the conference, called Voices from the Mountains, and Monday’s day of action. Appalachia Rising: Voices from the Mountains is a chance to build or join the movement for justice in Appalachia through strategy discussions and share knowledge across regional and generational lines. The Day of Action will unify thousands in calling for an end to mountaintop removal strip mining in Appalachia though a vibrant march, rally, and dignified non-violent civil disobedience for those who choose.
Join us today, and stand in solidarity with the people of the coalfields, who won’t stand idly by as their land and health is blasted away.

We invite all who share our vision to join with us on September 27, 2010 in our nation’s capitol for an end to mountaintop removal, surface mining, and a renewed vision of Appalachia.

Voices from the Mountains
Appalachia Rising: Voices from the Mountains, on Saturday and Sunday, September 25 and 26, will bring the mountaintop removal abolition and national sustainability movements together in critical cross-movement and inter-region dialog and strategy sessions to seed new collaboration. It will also include grassroots organizing workshops, rousing speakers, and cultural events.

Day of Action
The Appalachia Rising Day of Action on Monday, September 27, will culminate at the Environmental Protection Agency D.C. headquarters. All participants will march and rally as they call for the total abolition of mountaintop removal coal mining and strip mining in Appalachia. Event organizers say that individuals who choose to do so will engage in dignified, non-violent civil disobedience, highlighting the urgency of mountaintop removal.

For more information go to: www.appalachiarising.org

Or contact:
The D.C. Area Community Mobilizer: James Ploesner at james.ploeser@gmail.com

West Virginia Contact: Andrew Munn at anromu@gmail.com

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

MTP Solar Featured on Discovery Channel

Discovery developed a four part series called Powering the Future. The Mt Pleasant Solar Coop is featured in one of the segments called "Leading the Charge" .

Here is the link for the schedule.

http://science.discovery.com/tv/powering-the-future/episode-guide.html

Your co-op story is in the "Leading the Charge" episode.

Leading the Charge
World Premiere: Sunday, July 18 at 9PM on Discovery Channel
Encore Presentation: Tuesday, July 20 at 10PM on Science Channel
Special Presentation: Monday, July 26 at 10PM on Planet Green

Would love to hear what people think. I haven't seen it yet! -Anya

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Interesting Article about Solar Financing and Home Loans

DC has been considering Property Assessed Clean Energy (known as PACE loans) that allow the cost of solar panels to be put onto real property taxes.  This is a way to bring the costs into reach for lower income families and also promotes solar for people that may not stay in their homes long enough to fully recoup the costs.  This NY Times article discusses issues that are cropping up between PACE loans and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgages.

Article link

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