Eugene David
...The One-Minute Pundit

Sunday, August 07, 2005


On this day he discusses YOUR BABY'S BRAIN, Mr. Mark also has some ENERGY-SAVING NEWS:

Aside from the bright patch of solar modules on the roof, Premier Gardens looks like a community of conventional homes. But inside, it's clear why they save energy. "Spectrally selective" windows cut power bills by blocking solar heat in the summer and retaining indoor warmth in cold weather. Fluorescent bulbs throughout use two thirds the juice of incandescents. A suitcase-size tankless hot-water heater in the garage, powered by gas, saves energy by warming water only when the tap is turned on.

The rest of the energy savings comes from the solar units. Set flush with the roof tiles, the two-kilowatt photovoltaic panels unobtrusively turn the sun's rays into AC power with the help of an inverter in the garage. An LED readout shows the system's electrical output. Just looking at it can give owners a warm feeling.


TRANSLATION: Expensive to build, expensive to fix. Aren't there cheaper ways, Mr. Mark? Or are you interested in things YOU can afford?

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