Brummet's Conscious Blog

Should You Replace the Roof When Installing Solar Panels * Written by Edmund Brunetti Homeowners around the world are making a pivotal change to their homes - solar panels. These systems last for over two or three decades with proper maintenance, generating a lot of savings during that time. Because these systems are so long-lasting, many homeowners question the impact that solar panel installation will have on their existing roofing. How will it hold up as time goes on? What if the roof needs to be replaced and solar panels need to be removed then reinstalled? Let's look at some of the questions you may have about getting solar installation on Mornington Peninsula. Should the roof get replaced before getting solar panels installed? Before getting solar installation, Mornington Peninsula homes will need to have a thorough inspection of the roof conducted to ensure that it will be able to withstand the introduction of solar panels. This is especially true if you have had your roof f...

Answers to Common Questions Solar Companies Receive * Today's article was submitted to us from Tiffany Olson - an established guest blogger from a small town in Northern California. She has a special interest and passion for sustainable living topics. In her downtime she loves to cook, do yoga, and travel.    Solar panels have become a popular topic of discussion and are intriguing to both home and business owners, but before jumping to make such a large investment, there are typically several questions that they’ll need answered. The concept of solar energy can be quite challenging to understand, but solar installation companies should be able to provide you with the knowledge you need to make an informed decision. Below you will find answers to a few basic questions that solar companies are commonly presented with by potential customers. How Do I Know Which Solar Panels My Home or Business Needs? Your solar company wi...

 -- Quote of the Day --     “ I, for one, truly believe that individuals can make a difference in society.  Since periods of great change such as the present one come so rarely in human history, it is up to each of us to make the best use of our time to help create a happier world. ” ~ Tenzin Gyatso, H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama -- Positive News --  Did you know that: - Solar energy accounted for nearly a third of all new electricity generating capacity installed in the U.S. in 2013? - More Solar has been installed in the last 18 months than in the previous 30 years? - Parking lots in the US equate to more space than all the highways and roads in the entire North American continent?  ...Imagine if every parking lot installed raised solar panels that not only shaded the parking area and reduced Urban Greenhouse Effect (because the pavement and cement would be cooler) but also generated power for surrounding buildings and ...

-- Quote of the Day --    “We kind of tap into the notion that if we question something that doesn’t suit us but have been doing so long – there is a fear factor of not being loved or accepted. …Imagine a ship in the harbor, and the harbor is disgusting – there is oil everywhere there is dirt everywhere and the ship is sitting there with its anchor. Even though we look down into the water and we see it is dirty we still have our anchor set up and we call it home instead of setting sail away from that harbor. – that is what I call the sheep state; going with the flow, that if I was to raise my hand and go against it I will be ostracized. …But you have to be able to say this in unaccepted, I better stand up and make a difference – because how else will a change occur. So we have to go away from the sheep-state, because your actions will have a rippling affect on the people around you. Don’t wait for someone else ...

-- Quote of the Day --  “You want to stay out of the courts, you want to stay out of litigation and you want to create the most harmonious outcome you can. Divorce does not have to destroy a family and it does not mean that the children suffer if you do it right. …When you get out of court and the divorce is legally over – you still have got decades of parenting your children and if you are starting off fighting and hating and mistrusting each other you are much less likely to be co-parenting in a positive way. …Understand the benefits of putting your children’s needs first and making decisions on their behalf – everyone will come away feeling better.”  ~ Rosalind Sedacca Today’s quote originates from the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio episode that aired back on Feb. 19 '13 … titled: Before & AfterDivorce   (*Click on the title to access the full discussion)   -- P...

-- Announcement --   New email ...  Unfortunately my Yahoo email address was hacked, after following Yahoo's suggestions in their help page I found that the pro blem wasn't clearing up and so I went online to learn more about the issue . That is w hen I found out that y ahoo email addresses were commonly hacked and they have a security problem... it was suggested to me to move my email over to Gmail. So I have done this and am in the process of setting up the changes for this. If you email the old address you should receive a message with the new address. My website also has updated contact information. I'll send out messages to our contacts as soon as I can - Hopefully I won't miss any of you during this transition.    -- Conscious Living event -- Green Teacher Webinar info : Cbeen.org Tuesday Feb 26 6:30-8:30 PM (Eastern)  http://waterthinkinggloballyactinglocally.eventbrite.com/#   --  Solar Power --...

-- Quote of the Day --    “{Re: positive living} Just be conscious of how much negativity has been allowed in our lives. Erase those negative thoughts and speech and actions - and replace them with something positive. And smile – the default is to frown and even if we are not in a bad mood it looks that way and people respond to that - so simply smiling can have a huge result. Negativity is simply a bad habit that we’ve allowed to manifest in our lives. The average person has between 40-60,000 thoughts a day – 95% of those are negative… but the good news is that we can all make a dent in this by making these easy steps to turn things around to a more optimistic, happy lifestyle.” ~ Sally Marks Today’s quote originates from the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio episode that aired back on Dec 4 … titled: Erase Negativity From Your Life  (*Click on the title to access the full discussion) ...

-- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Back on Tuesday this week we offered Conscious Discussions Radio listeners a Positive Eco-News segment that discussed e-waste and lighting innovations like CFL's and LED's. Today we featured Cynthia Primm - to discuss how we can Trade Sorrow for Something Greater . *Our Skype connection was giving us a little trouble so please forgive the minor sound issues for the host's line. -- Domestic Solar Panel Sales Rise -- Japan Photovoltaic Energy Association (JPEA) released its statistics for the shipping of solar panels during the first quarter of fiscal 2009, which it collected by surveying 24 Japanese manufacturers. According to the statistics, domestic sales accounts for 29.3 percent of the total sales in that country… and this sector has increased by 82.5 percent over the last year. -- Conscious Holiday Gifts & Celebrations -- - A reusable coffee filter and whole organic, shade-grown coffee beans. Shade-grown coffee is a method of...