Thursday, April 28, 2011

Solar Lease Takes Off in Maryland

While the success of sustainable energy using wind power continues to expand, there is also another resource that is gaining similar momentum – solar energy. We once featured the concept about solar lease, now we are highlighting that with some specifics.

The state of Maryland is privilege on benefits of solar power from solar leasing option, courtesy of SolarCity. This company is offering a solar panel leasing program that would make home owners and businesses attain much quicker solar benefits. Similar to other companies such as SolarCity’s service, they offer a no up-front-cost solar lease that has since been popular in the west coast. The solar lease is structured such that an arranged fixed monthly payment is established while experiencing immediate energy savings.

This comes as another alternative that would generate more customers due to the pricey scare of basic photovoltaic system install purchase. Though the federal government contributed towards PV system purchases with 30% tax credit, the expected conversion did not translate. Hopefully with this much affordable solar lease, we would see the expected spike that reflects on the benefits of clean energy resources.

Maryland solar energy generation is going to broaden as more homeowners become more informed thus embracing this and more clean energy development within the state. So in addition to the tax incentives, this un-strenuous plan to your budget will garner much subscription popularity in the west. Take advantage of this great opportunity, your savings is only a contact away!

Sobuka can connect you with the right contractors to initiate your efforts to energy saving. Request a free quote so we can get you started!

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Sobuka at the Takoma Park Food Co-op


Sobuka visited the Takoma Food Co-op (TPSS Co-op) during their Earth Day event on April 17, 2011. Below is some information about TPSS Co-op. Please visit their site, tpss.coop, for more information:

“Takoma Park Silver Spring Co-op promotes healthful living by offering wholesome foods, high quality products and community resources in a clean, friendly and cooperative grocery store … that you own!” – TPSS.coop

What is TPSS?

TPSS Co-op is a natural foods grocery store operating in the interest of its community. They are a cooperative business owned by friends and neighborhood residents. The first TPSS Co-op started as a vegetarian storefront on Sligo Avenue in Takoma Park in 1981. In February 1998, they moved to the Ethan Allen Avenue store. Their second store opened in October 2001 on Grubb Road in Silver Spring.

TPSS is a member of the National Cooperative Grocers Associations, which includes more than 100 co-ops around the country that work together to optimize resources, strengthen purchasing power, and offer more value to owners.

TPSS makes every effort to carry products from local vendors and products that are wholesome, ecologically friendly, and socially responsible and to offer those products at the lowest prices possible.

TPSS Membership Program. WOW. DISCOUNTS ON GREAT AND HEALTHY FOOD!!!

Super Tuesday: 10% off your total purchase on the first Tuesday of each month

10% discount on all special orders.

In store weekly members-only specials.

Member discounts every day on a growing list of 150+ grocery staples.

Your vote, your voice in the management and direction of our Co-op.

Upon signing up, new members receive a 20% off Coupon to be used any time.

How to become a member

Their process is easy. Go to tpss.coop or pick up and fill out an application at either of their store location.

They have two locations:

The Takoma Park Co-op
201 Ethan Allen Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Tel: 301-891-2667

The Silver Spring Co-op
8309 Grubb Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Tel: 240-247-2667

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Sobuka Speaks About Green Jobs at the VETS Group

Nicholas Orji from Sobuka gave a presentation about Green Jobs in our region at the VETS Group office located in Washington DC on the 21st of April, 2011.

About the VETS Group

"The Veterans Enterprise Training & Services Group, was organized as a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization to: (1) Assist, foster, and promote enterprises that create entrepreneurial, procurement, and employment opportunities; (2) Provide community outreach, business development, technical assistance, training, mentoring, counseling, and other supportive services; (3) Create agency relationships which will alleviate discrimination, remove barriers, and lessen the burdens of government, especially within the federal marketplace; and (4) Advance the provisions of decent, safe, affordable housing, health care, education, and rehabilitation (mental, physical, and incarceration) for persons of limited means; seeking to start, expand, or purchase their own business." - VETS Group

For more information about the VETS Group go to http://www.vetsgroup.org

Information about Green Jobs

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Sobuka Speaks About Green Jobs at the VETS Group


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Nicholas Orji from Sobuka gave a presentation about Green Jobs in our region at the VETS Group office located in Washington DC on the 21st of April, 2011.
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About the VETS Group</strong>

"The Veterans Enterprise Training &amp; Services Group, was organized as a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization to: (1) Assist, foster, and promote enterprises that create entrepreneurial, procurement, and employment opportunities; (2) Provide community outreach, business development, technical assistance, training, mentoring, counseling, and other supportive services; (3) Create agency relationships which will alleviate discrimination, remove barriers, and lessen the burdens of government, especially within the federal marketplace; and (4) Advance the provisions of decent, safe, affordable housing, health care, education, and rehabilitation (mental, physical, and incarceration) for persons of limited means; seeking to start, expand, or purchase their own business." - VETS Group

For more information about the VETS Group go to http://www.vetsgroup.org

<strong>Information about Green Jobs</strong>
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  • Jobs'>http://www.sobuka.com/Home/GreenJobs">Jobs posted by TreeHugger.com within our region on Sobuka.com

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  • Green'>http://www.green.maryland.gov/jobs.html">Green Job information in Maryland

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  • Green'>http://www.dsireusa.org">Green Job information and incentives for entrepreneur and the public

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  • Private'>http://www.GreenBiz.com">Private Sector Site: GreenBiz.com

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  • Private'>http://www.GreenJobs.com">Private Sector Site: GreenJobs.com

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  • Private'>http://www.SustainableBusiness.com">Private Sector Site: SustainableBusiness.com

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    Nicholas Orji

    Managing Partner
    202.320.6832

    SOBUKA LLC | Solar Installs, Wind RECs, Energy Audits, Green Remodeling
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    Wednesday, April 6, 2011

    Sobuka's Green Open House

    Sobuka’s Green Open House

    Posted on April 6th, 2011 by Nick

    Yes folks. We are having another Go Green event with Eco-Green Living. The event will be held at the Eco-Green Living store on 6201 Blair Road, in NW Washington DC. Please RSVP on the form below.

    Here’s a recap of last year’s March 6th event: People stopped by and learned about the vast selections of green products for their home and/or business, such as tankless water heaters, solar skylights and attic fans, solar PV-system installations, eco-friendly counter-tops and flooring products… the list going on. Great insightful conversations took place (over pizza and soda :) ) with solar and green remodeling experts from Eco-Green Living and Kenergy Solar. Check out the video and the picture gallery below!

    We’d like to thank Eco-Green Living and Kenergy Solar for the opportunity we all shared! Here’s a quick word on them:

    Eco-Green Living is a Washington, DC supplier specializing in products for green building, design, and living. They offer a wide variety of green products, ranging from organic mattresses and no VOC paints to tankless hot water heaters and solar skylights, just to list a few.

    RSVP below… can’t make it? but still want to stay informed about various green related news and events? well don’t worry, you can subscribe to our newsletter!

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    Is it possible Renewable-energy standards is an issue?

    I am not sure how this was suppose to work out. But when the Department of energy and several state government proposed that certain percentage of energy resources will stem from clean energy, there was going to be some legislation to support that objective. The Washington Times reported that the mandate from the state of Colorado to produce 30% of clean energy is unconstitutional. American Traditional Institute filed a complaint to clam that the mandate violated Commerce Clause. In essence, this proposed legislation by Colorado government, is a burden to the economics for its residents; in the sense that it forces the purchase of renewables energy services against other energy resources that are “less expensive” and “less polluting”. Really?

    The article claims that emission pollutants increase due to the presence of renewable energy resources; such as wind power demanding backup generation of fossil fuel on the grounds of inconsistency and unreliability. That is to say, the “flickering” power generated by such fuels as backup for wind forms more emission than a steady fossil fuel generator would.

    Isn’t the fossil fuels itself the pollutant to begin with? This a serious assertion that renewable energy resource is a costly service than the traditional energy resources; while also claiming they are pollutant products and job killers. Stating the these residents are victims if they “bend” to subscribing clean energy resource is quite an exaggeration.

    It would be very satisfying to have any data to support these claims. I don’t see how wind-power and other clean energy elements are somehow pollutants, since they don’t generate any emission. I would also assume that renewable energy providers will have to compete with other markets to gain more customers, which should mean that having a higher energy price will be repelling to customers, not to mention unsustainable for their companies. Nevertheless, Obama’s administration and department of energy would not go as far as promoting clean energy and heavily invest for such development if they are pollutants or a luxury alternative for only a select population to purchase. In addition, this is also a new realm of job creation under manufacturing and industrialization for the country.

    This trend in recent technology is about emergence of batteries and equipment that pertain to the engineering of electric cars. That is the same development with wind-power, solar-power and other renewable resources. These are among the options on alternative energy resources that are initiated to increase renewable energy usage that basically offset carbon footprints and serve the environment better.

    The relevance to this issue is that the outcome of this filed complaint will have ripple effects to the other 29 and other prospective states that enable renewable energy standards. Development of wind farms and solar panels are not to enforce mandates to customers but rather encourage people to more affordable clean energy. Clearly, this article confuses the agenda of clean energy. China, Germany and United States are the top 3 in clean energy investment, so they must have more facts and conviction that clean energy is the new direction of energy consumption and technology. On the issue of Commerce Clause, I believe that the free energy regulation on these 30 states permit the approval of renewable energy standards and not to purchase expensive amenities. Renewable energy credits (RECs) have comparable rates as your current energy supplier or most likely, cheaper.

    Understand that eco-living is smart living. Majority of energy efficiency or sustainable living is to save money and ultimately improve your way of living. So it would not be in favor of renewable energy ventures to have these counter-beneficial implications to the environment as a whole.

    Contact us for more information about renewable energy credits!.

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    Sobuka Network Meet-Up

    Sobuka is having a business meet-up at Office Depot in Baltimore, MD. We are joining with Office Depot. Come network with us, each other, businesses, and individuals in the Baltimore area. Please RSVP on the form below.

    Time: Thursday, April 21 · 12:00pm – 2:00pm

    Location:
    Office Depot
    815 E Pratt St
    Baltimore, MD

    Check out a few of our videos, tours, and pictures below on past events. For more green videos of Sobuka visit http://sobuka.com/blog/sobukaTV.

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    Information on Green Jobs by Sobuka

    Sobuka is presenting green jobs and opportunities in the Veterans Enterprise Training & Services Group office. Join us as we speak about green jobs and opportunities in our area.

    Thursday, April 21 · Time: TBA

    Location:
    VETS GROUP
    5505 5th Street, NW #301
    Washington, DC

    Check out a few of our videos, tours, and pictures below on past events. For more green videos of Sobuka visit http://sobuka.com/blog/sobukaTV.

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