Comments on: Schaffer: ‘We Have Windows’

By: Steve Plunk

Steve Plunk — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:24:57 +0000

I recall the term "passive solar". Early proponents of solar energy saw that passive solar like windows being oriented a certain way, trees providing shade in summer but not winter, and heat sinks as being the most cost effective way to harness energy.

High cost solar panels used to produce electricity are still out of reach of most people and not cost effective in most cases.

Of course it's not about real solutions with the Dems it's about appearances. Ask Al Gore.

By: Snoop Diggity-DANG-Dawg

Snoop Diggity-DANG-Dawg — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:29:08 +0000

My family practices personal methane re-clamation to cook with!

By: markm

markm — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:24:50 +0000

Wow..I thought I was the only one. I also heat the interior of my car in both summer and winter with solar. A buddy of mine says he heats his pool with solar...but he's a bit of a b.s. er.

By: PD Shaw

PD Shaw — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:46:44 +0000

I use solar power for my lawn and garden. It's cheap. It's easy. Everybody should try it!

By: Hoodlumman

Hoodlumman — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:24:27 +0000

Heck, I'm a solar advocate. It doesn't mean I can afford it, though.

Maybe solar will become more affordable in the years to come.