Maybe it’s because I’m passionate about renewable energy, or maybe it’s because I work for 1BOG and spend most of my waking hours thinking about increasing solar energy, but I can’t help associate Independence Day with our modern struggle for energy independence. While it’s not 1776 and the Red Coats aren’t on the horizon, we should still be thinking about ways to improve our country and stand up for our ideals. By generating our own clear power right here at home, we are reducing our dependence on oil and those that control the commodity.
While of course I’d love to encourage you all to run out and purchase energy systems instead of fireworks this 4th, I know that’s not the answer for everyone. So while you’re standing around the BBQ munching on watermelon, sipping on a beverage, think about ways to decrease your dependence on “dirty” energy. Whether that means investing in renewables, insulating your homes, changing your light bulbs, driving less, or even just recycling the can or bottle in your hand. Every little bit helps to make our country a little bit more independent.
So, happy Independence Day from all of us at One Block Off the Grid.
July 5th, 2009 at 3:28 PM
The city of brotherly love needs a 1BOG east coast office. With many customers wanting to sign up for solar but with a lot of confusion mixed in, we this area is ripe for a better way. If we could follow your leadership you could easily become as large on the East Coast as on the West Coast…..Now is the time.
July 12th, 2009 at 9:18 AM
Hi: We’ll be moving to Cape Coral, Fl., soon and I’m very interested in starting this program there. What State are you at?
July 12th, 2009 at 11:52 AM
Hi Nannette,
FL is on the short list, but not anytime in the next three months… I would say end of 09 early ‘10 we’ll be in Florida, can’t say which cities. Sorry I know that’s not a lot of help.
Cheers,
Dave
July 14th, 2009 at 4:53 PM
Do you have plans for Alabama? We have lots of sun -