Promoting the Do It Yourself spirit...

A search of Google will turn-up more than 900 websites featuring Do-It-Yourself. But less than 100 of these are alternative energy and out of those 90+ are trying to sell you something. (Dec. '02)

The Harvest is here to help fill the void. We feature articles on what we've done and how it worked out, good or bad. We don't promote anyone's products but we do tell you who steps up to help and who's stuff we've used successfully.

And the only thing we'll sell is equipment our members have taken out of service.

 

 

Solar Energy News:

Oil powered Norway gradually turns into the wind
Sun, 11 May 2008 21:10:59 GMT via Physics Blog

"The government's ambition is to become a net exporter of renewables and that cannot happen if we do not develop"

The twenty windmills at Smoela on the nothwestern coast of Norway. As Norway prepares for a future after oil, the gale-force potential of harvesting wind power off its long coastline has become an increasingly ... via Physics Blog

Massive budget boost for climate
Sun, 11 May 2008 16:38:28 GMT via The Age

"At the top of the list is always climate change"

TREASURER Wayne Swan will unveil a $2.3 billion climate-change program in Tuesday's budget, the biggest investment of its kind. via The Age

Senate Unveils Energy Package
Sun, 11 May 2008 12:21:57 GMT via Hispanic Business

"The windfall profits tax will do just that, and help spur innovation in the process."

A comprehensive energy bill that would tax windfall profits and "force" investment in renewable energy was unveiled Wednesday in the U.S. Senate. via Hispanic Business

Valley leaders hope for wider acceptance of green principles
Sun, 11 May 2008 07:42:36 GMT via KION CBS 46

Few leaders in the burgeoning San Joaquin Valley appear to be on board with California's pioneering fight against global warming. via KION CBS 46

Full steam ahead: Raser begins work on geothermal power plant
Sun, 11 May 2008 02:55:45 GMT via Deseret Morning News

"If we are interested in slowing carbon emissions significantly, we must increase our green sources of base power. Today, Raser Technologies is doing just that"

A Provo company is helping Utah warm to the idea of using geothermal power to help the state meet its goal of increasing use of renewable energy. via Deseret Morning News

Compromise bill sets parameters for offshore wind farms
Sat, 10 May 2008 22:23:08 GMT via Boston Herald

A compromise bill on Beacon Hill would allow offshore wind farms in ocean sanctuaries, but only if they are "appropriately scaled" and subject to a strict ocean management plan. via Boston Herald

Alternative fuel options do exist
Sat, 10 May 2008 17:45:08 GMT via Columbus Dispatch

"It's not something your average homeowner is going to go out and do"

The bad news is as close as the nearest gas station: Record fuel prices continue to pinch consumer spending and the nation's economy. via Columbus Dispatch

Accord reached on oceans bill
Sat, 10 May 2008 13:12:20 GMT via SouthCoastToday.com

"We have not yet seen the legislation, but to the extent that it moves wind power forward in Massachusetts, we are supportive"

The state would open up ocean sanctuaries to renewable energy development under a legislative agreement that could allow a controversial wind farm in Buzzards Bay to be built under certain conditions. via SouthCoastToday.com

Alexander Proposes Manhattan Project-style paln for clean energy independence
Sat, 10 May 2008 08:33:04 GMT via WVLT-TV Knoxville

"By independence I do not mean that the United States would never buy oil from Mexico or Canada or Saudi Arabia. By independence I do mean that the United States could never be held hostage by any country for our energy supplies."

' Sen. Lamar Alexander today proposed "launching a 5-year New Manhattan Project to put America firmly on the path to clean energy independence within a generation." Alexander, chairman of the Senate Republican ... via WVLT-TV Knoxville

Judge delivers setback to Big Stone II project
Sat, 10 May 2008 04:04:57 GMT via Minnesota Public Radio

"There's been years and years of testimony and thousands of pages of evidence, and all of it gets summed up by saying that energy efficiency and renewable energy are better for consumers."

The proposed Big Stone II power plant today suffered a major setback. Two administrative law judges in Minnesota are recommending against a transmission line project for the plant. via Minnesota Public Radio