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Rainwater harvesting is simplest alternative water source

By on September 11, 2013 in Jo Jo Tanks, RAINWATER COLLECTION, rainwater harvesting equipment, RAINWATER TANKS, water storage, WATER TANK, water tanks

Rainwater harvesting tanks are becoming more common in South Africa and in many other parts of the world, including the US and other developed countries.  It is important to choose the water storage container carefully – not all water tanks are suited to storing water for potable purposes.  Ensure the water tank is of good […]

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Can rainwater capture help quench California’s thirst?

By on February 17, 2011 in rainwater, rainwater harvesting, water conservation

When it comes to water management, California Assemblyman Jose Solorio focuses on three C’s: capture, conservation and conveyance. Of those, the state has been most successful with  conservation, Solorio says, but it hasn’t been nearly as adept at capturing rain and snowfall and conveying it to where it needs to be.

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Solar Over the Parking Lot

By on August 29, 2010 in green building, green energy, solar energy, solar panels

Open air parking lots are great places to build solar power plants: — Parking lots are nearly always near a power grid connection. This cuts electricity transmission losses as well as the cost of installing the solar plant. — Parking lots are nearly always near at least one building that needs electricity. Not only is […]

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