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Toyota

Since the Dilly, Dally, Delay & Stall Law Firms are adding their billable hours, the Toyota U.S.A. and Route 44 Toyota posts have been separated here:

Route 44 Toyota Sold Me A Lemon



Monday, June 30, 2008

Solar Water Heaters Mandatory in Hawaii

ENN reports the progress of other states in addressing alternative energy:

Solar Water Heaters Now Mandatory In Hawaii
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Hawaii has become the first state to require solar water heaters in
new homes. The bill was signed into law by Governor Linda Lingle, a Republican. It requires the energy-saving systems in homes starting in 2010. It prohibits issuing building permits for single-family homes that do not have solar water heaters. Hawaii relies on imported fossil fuels more than any other state, with about 90 percent of its energy sources coming from foreign countries, according to state data.
Other states, such as California, Nevada, Washington and New Jersey, have positioned themselves as leaders by providing incentives and adopting policies that promote renewable-energy sources
California incentives can cover half the cost of photovoltaic systems.

In New Jersey, incentives can cover 60 percent of the costs.

Starting in January, a federal tax credit will knock off 30 percent of the cost of a solar-electric or solar-thermal system up to $2,000.
Are we seeing Massachusetts on any of these lists? Isn't it time for Beacon Hill to set aside politics and act in the best interests of constituents?

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